The mission of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) is to strengthen the Jewish community and community at large by facilitating, increasing, and ensuring effective philanthropy in Los Angeles, nationally, and internationally. To accomplish this mission, The Foundation works with philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, and professional advisors to build meaningful collaborations and support worthy causes. The Foundation and its 1,400-plus donors support a wide range of charitable organizations locally and around the world, Jewish and secular, including synagogues and Jewish day schools, colleges, and universities, health, environmental, social service agencies, and arts and culture organizations.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 15 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO (start 1/2023) Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in California | $610k $674k |
Executive Vice President Above 90th percentile | $447k $494k |
Vice President, Advancement Vice President Above 90th percentile | $350k $386k |
Cfo/senior VP of Finance (start 1/2023) Vice President Above 90th percentile | $336k $371k |
VP of Finance Vice President Above 90th percentile | $299k $331k |
Vice President/general Counsel 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in California | $259k $286k |
VP Marketing & Communications Vice President Above 90th percentile | $256k $283k |
Vp,ctr Designed Philanthropy Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $239k $264k |
Controller 75th to 90th percentile | $207k $228k |
Assistant Controller Controller 75th to 90th percentile | $198k $219k |
Vp, Charitable Gift Planning Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $198k $218k |
President & CEO Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in California | $174k $192k |
General Ledger Accountant Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in California | $161k $178k |
Marketing & Communications Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in California | $138k $153k |
Events Manager and Database Specialist Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in California | $127k $140k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 33 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES received $609,904 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES reported $149.8M in total revenue and $145.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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