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On the following pages, you’ll get a glimpse of some remarkable people The Foundation partners with to strengthen our community. They represent the many noble virtues and values of the people we engage, advise, and collaborate with during our ongoing work. What virtues and values resonate most with you? We encourage you to learn more about how The Foundation is the ideal place to transform your virtues and values into a meaningful legacy of tzedakah.

One person whose virtues and values deserve special recognition is Lorin Fife, former Chair of The Foundation from 2009­­­–2012. Thanks to his generous spirit, abundant wisdom, and keen foresight, The Foundation was able to accomplish its mission during the most difficult economic period in modern American history.

(L to R) Marvin I. Schotland, President & CEO and Lawrence Rauch, Chair


To Our Community: Thanks to a vital, ongoing partnership with our donors, the Jewish

recognizes us as a place to bring forward-thinking ideas, and we are proud

Community Foundation of Los Angeles completed an extremely gratifying

to have seeded many breakthrough projects. Likewise, our donors often

year in 2012. The Foundation and its family of donors distributed grants

approach us with gift planning challenges, and we welcome the opportunity

totaling $53 million. Donor inflows to funds at The Foundation last year

to provide effective and creative solutions.

approximated $77 million. Reflecting our continued financial strength and stability, The Foundation at year end managed total charitable assets of

To support our donors’ ongoing desire to leave an indelible mark through

$812 million, a historic high.

their philanthropy, our Center for Designed Philanthropy encourages them to take a wide-angle view and to define issues in the ways they believe

These numbers, however impressive, reflect only one of our strengths.

important. For example, a family’s charitable virtues and values often differ

Inarguably, the most compelling aspect of The Foundation is our relationship

across generations, and the Center strives to build consensus, unify their

with our donors expressed through their humanity and good works—virtues

efforts, and magnify the impact of their giving.

and values, which provide a most fitting theme for this year’s annual report. As we report on this past year’s highlights, we also look ahead to These same virtues and values are present throughout our Foundation

next year when we mark The Foundation’s 60th anniversary. It would be

culture, creating something akin to a human tapestry—exemplified by our

difficult to imagine this milestone occasion without the enduring support

donors, who are continually evolving, ever purposeful, and always adding

of our Board of Trustees, our donors, their professional advisors, our

richness and vibrancy to our community. The Foundation provides a pivotal

dedicated staff, and the many grant recipients with whom we collaborate.

connection between our family of 1,000-plus donors and hundreds of grant

The Foundation continues to grow and excel through these vital partnerships.

recipients who “weave” the programs and initiatives that enhance life in our

We invite you to join us.

communities locally, nationally, and in Israel. Year after year, and from generation to generation, The Foundation’s own grantmaking embraces inventive problem solving to meet pressing community needs. In addition to addressing core critical issues, the community

Lawrence Rauch

Chair, Board of Trustees

Marvin I. Schotland President & CEO

Letter to the Community


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Barbi and Larry Weinberg (seated), national leaders in Jewish life, are longtime Foundation donors and pillars of support for the L.A. Jewish community and Israel. Along with their family members, Foundation donors Jan and Phil Zakowski (standing, far left) and Jimmy Weinberg (standing, far right), they have helped strengthen the fabric of our Jewish community and have provided vital assistance to fortify the state of Israel.

Donor


Strengthen Community “Through our funds at the Foundation, we’ve been able to strengthen our community through support for the U.S.-Israel relationship.”

—Barbi & Larry Weinberg, Jan & Phil Zakowski, and Jimmy Weinberg, Foundation Donors


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Lifelong residents of L.A., community leaders Terri Smooke and her husband Michael—who serves as a Foundation trustee—are closely linked with numerous meaningful causes throughout our community and well beyond. They passionately support The Jewish Federation and the arts. The Smookes use their Foundation fund to generously nurture these and many other charitable endeavors that enhance the well-being of our community.

donor


Fulfill Passions

“We use our fund at The Foundation to fulfill two of our passions—building the Jewish community at home and abroad through The Jewish Federation’s programs and supporting arts and culture.” —Terri & Michael Smooke, Foundation Donors and Trustee (Michael)


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Trailblazers in the world of denim manufacturing, Jeff Rudes and his son Sean opened a Donor Advised Fund at The Foundation to conduct their philanthropy more strategically and magnify the impact of their giving. As owners of JBrand Jeans and SevenTwo Denim, two of the country’s most innovative designers of denim, Jeff and Sean are stylish leaders making a real difference in the fashion industry. Now, with their Foundation fund, they’re also making a significant difference in the world of philanthropy.

donor


Make a Difference “Working with such an outstanding organization adds a level of integrity to our philanthropy. Through The Foundation, we’re able to make a real difference with our giving.”

—Jeff & Sean Rudes, Foundation Donors


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Tony Chanin (standing), Selwyn Gerber (l) and Alan Stern (r) are prominent leaders in their respective business professions as well as tireless volunteers on behalf of the Jewish community. They are also seasoned Foundation trustees who serve as chairs of several Foundation grants committees distributing vital seed funding that influences thousands of lives. Their lay leadership of The Foundation’s grantmaking is helping spur innovation and enhance the quality of life in our community and in Israel.

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Nurture Innovation “As chairs of The Foundation’s grants committees, we’re able to nurture innovation and strengthen the fabric of Los Angeles and Israel.”

—Tony Chanin, Selwyn Gerber, & Alan Stern, Foundation Trustees


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Paul Gordon Hoffman is a partner at Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker, a leading L.A. trusts and estates and tax law firm, and is also a Foundation donor. He has worked with The Foundation extensively for many years to help his firm’s clients achieve their charitable gift planning goals. A member of the planning committee for The Foundation’s Professional Advisor Speakers Series for lawyers, financial planners, accountants, and insurance brokers, Paul enjoys working with The Foundation’s professionals to provide solutions for his clients’ needs.

Professional Advisor


Create Opportunities “Working with The Foundation has helped us create important philanthropic opportunities for our clients.”

—Paul Gordon Hoffman, of Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker, APC


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The Jewish Federation’s PresenTenseLA program is a 2012 Foundation Cutting Edge Grant recipient focused on training and mentoring the next generation of Jewish community leaders. Through The Foundation’s seed funding, the initiative has been able to successfully launch its first year of developing promising young Jewish leaders and innovators in L.A.

Pictured at or near table (L-R): PresenTenseLA Fellows Ashley Waterman, Jason Youdeem, Gabriel Botnick, and Rabbi Sara Brandes. Standing (L-R): PresenTenseLA Mentors Gary Brennglass, Samara Hutman, Shahram Hazany, and Tobi Inlender.

grant recipient


Cultivate Leadership “Thanks to The Jewish Federation’s PresenTenseLA initiative—and The Foundation’s support—I’m acquiring the skills and training to develop my nonprofit idea with confidence and to take on a future leadership role in our community.”

— Ashley Waterman, PresenTenseLA Fellow


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At the close of 2012, total assets at the Jewish Community Foundation grew to a record $812 million, a 10 percent increase from the prior year. A total of $53 million in grants was distributed to more than 1,900 organizations with programs spanning the entire range of philanthropic giving. This assistance provided vital support, especially during another economically challenging period for many individuals and nonprofits.

Year at a glance: 2012

At year-end 2012, total assets grew to a record $812 million, a 10 percent increase from the prior year. Grants totaling $53 million were distributed to more than 1,900 organizations.

Donor Gifts Donors contributed a total of $77 million in 2012 to funds administered by The Foundation through a variety of philanthropic instruments, including Donor Advised Funds, Family Support Organizations, Endowment Funds, and Agency and Synagogue Endowments.

“It was a distinct privilege this past year to work with a magnificent staff and Board of Trustees on behalf of the community.” -Marvin I. Schotland, President & CEO

• Contributions to new and existing Donor Advised Funds amounted to $61 million, a 24 percent increase from the prior year. This helped raise total assets held in Donor Funds to $385 million. • $7 million in gifts funded 34 new Donor Advised Funds and Endowment Funds. • The 37 Family Support Organizations affiliated with The Foundation accounted for total assets of $153 million. Additions to Family Support Organizations totaled $11 million. Family Support Organizations are designed to create a permanent legacy of family philanthropy, carried forth from generation to generation, and require a minimum of $2.5 million.


“A 2012 highlight was attending a family support organization’s annual meeting where several grandkids pitched the Board (including their parents and grandparents) on their grant proposal. There were many justifiably proud people there!”

Donors contributed a total of $77 million in 2012 to funds administered by The Foundation.

2 0 0 3 ­— 2 012 r a t e s o f r e t u r n 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Common Investment Pool (Total Return)(%)

Cash & Cash Equivalents Pool (Current Yield)(%)

11.5 (0.7) 11.8 18.8 (29.6) 7.8 11.8 8.5 9.6 15.5

0.3 0.6 1.1 2.2 3.8 4.7 3.8 2.6 2.3 2.5

Investment Strategy The Foundation maintains a balanced portfolio—the Common Investment Pool—consisting primarily of Foundation and agency endowment funds, and concentrates on a long-term strategy of growth and preservation of capital. In 2012, the Common Investment Pool increased 11.5 percent, with assets reaching $259 million at year end. The Common Investment Pool’s 2012 performance exceeded its benchmark by more than 1 percent. The Foundation’s Cash & Cash Equivalents Pool is primarily used for liquidity for grantmaking by Donor Advised Funds and Family Support Organizations. This pool returned 0.3 percent in 2012.

The Common Investment Pool concentrates on a long-term strategy of growth and preservation of capital.

-Michael J. Januzik, CFO/Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration

TOTAL ASSETS

900

812M

797M

800

743M

690M 706M

700

731M

737M

10

11

603M

600

551M

500 476M 400 300 200 100 0

Donor Funds

03

04

05

Endowment Funds

06

07

08

09

Family Support Organizations

12

Institutional Endowments


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common investment pool Allocation Fixed Income 29%

International Equity 24%

Domestic Equity 21%

Partnership Investments 21%

Exchange Traded Commodity 5%

“Working together to strengthen our Jewish community and make L.A. a better place for everyone helped to make 2012 a very special year.” -Dan Rothblatt, Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Services

Our Investment Committee, composed of professionals who manage portfolios totaling billions of dollars, pursues a diversified investment strategy designed to balance return on assets within acceptable risk parameters. To strengthen performance when the market is up and limit losses when it is down, the Investment Committee relies on investment management firms with proven expertise in specific asset classes. The Investment Committee—supported by an independent institutional investment consulting firm—routinely analyzes fluctuations in financial sectors and market conditions and meets quarterly to evaluate manager performance and to monitor portfolio risk.

In 2012, The Foundation awarded a total of $5 million to seed new programs and support initiatives that enhance the health and well-being of our community and Israel.

FOUNDATION LEGACY GRANTS In 2012, The Foundation awarded a total of $5 million to seed new programs and support initiatives that enhance the health and wellbeing of our community and Israel. Together with Foundation staff, the Grants Committee strives to maximize the impact of these awards. This year, funding was provided for Community Grants—including Cutting Edge Grants and Israel Grants—and Endowment Grants. Community Grants Providing support to address important issue areas in both the Jewish community and community-at-large, Community Grants are awarded annually through a competitive process. In 2012, nearly $2 million was distributed in this category. Cutting Edge Grants To inspire social entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and innovative organizations to develop significant, transformative programs for the L.A. Jewish community, The Foundation provides seed funding


“What was most enjoyable last year were the many opportunities to meet with Foundation donors and hear their uplifting stories of family and philanthropy.”

to launch new, high-impact programs. Through its Cutting Edge Grants Initiative, awards of up to $250,000 are distributed over a maximum three-year period. In addition to the funding itself, The Foundation’s grants professionals also provide special assistance and guidance to the grant recipients throughout the duration of the grant award to help strengthen the program and its outcomes. In 2012, The Foundation provided $1.1 million for five Cutting Edge Grants, including a $175,000, three-year grant to The Jewish Federation for PresenTenseLA: The Federation’s Social Entrepreneurs Fellowship, to recruit, train, and mentor 36 Jewish entrepreneurial fellows to help them launch start-up ventures leading to new pathways for Jewish engagement and community building. The goal is to provide these young social entrepreneurs with the leadership skills, business tools, and connections—through a Jewish lens—that turn ideas into ventures that will engage, inspire, and transform the Los Angeles Jewish community and beyond. Additionally, a $225,000 three-year Cutting Edge Grant was awarded to Remember Us for The Righteous Conversations Project to bring together 400 teenage students with Holocaust survivors to engage in meaningful dialogue focused on personal stories of social injustice. The program, piloted at Harvard-Westlake School in 2011, relates personal stories from the Holocaust to modern day injustices and enables students to improve their skills as social activists. Students will also create public service announcements to bring greater awareness to pressing social issues.

-Amelia Xann, Vice President, Center for Designed Philanthropy

foundation legacy grants Community Grants • Israel Grants • Endowment Grants by Field of Interest - $5 million

Social Services 49%

Religious Life 30%

Education 16%

To inspire social entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and innovative organizations to develop significant, transformative programs for the L.A. Jewish community, The Foundation provides seed funding to launch new, high-impact programs.

Health, Science & Environment 3%

Arts, Culture & Civic Life 2%


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Donor & Foundation Legacy Grants

Donor Advised Funds • Family Support Organizations Community Grants • Israel Grants • Endowment Grants by Field of Interest - $53 million

Social Services 33%

Education 27%

Arts, Culture & Civic Life 16%

Religious Life 15%

Health, Science & Environment 9%

“The Foundation felt like one big family last year. In every meeting throughout 2012, it was more like a ‘cousins’ club’ than a business meeting, with lots of great results.” -Baruch Littman, Vice President, Development

Israel Grants The Foundation’s Israel Grants support organizations addressing issues related to Jewish identity and those working to promote economic development and self-sufficiency. These grants provide up to $250,000 over three years to organizations in Israel. A total of $700,000 was awarded in Israel Grants in 2012. For example, a $100,000 Israel Grant was awarded to Gvahim for its Career Development Program to provide job training, language classes, mentorship, networking tools, and job placement to 75 highly qualified new immigrants to Israel. Training includes topics such as searching for employment, salary negotiations, and labor laws. Participants regularly meet with an HR consultant and an experienced mentor and can opt to take classes in business Hebrew. Another recipient, Ein Prat, received a $100,000 Israel Grant for its Elul program to provide pluralistic Jewish educational enrichment to 880 Israeli young adults from across the religious spectrum through a five-week summer intensive program aimed at enriching participants’ Jewish identity and deepening their connection to the Jewish people. Participants take courses in Bible, Talmud, and Jewish history—as well as yoga, drama, and art—and celebrate Shabbat together.

The Foundation’s Israel Grants support organizations addressing issues related to Jewish identity and those working to promote economic development and self-sufficiency. Endowment Grants To fulfill donors’ philanthropic goals of supporting specific issue areas or organizations and programs they are passionate about, The Foundation works with funders and their families to create Endowment Funds. In 2012, these funds distributed $3 million in


“The positive reception to The Foundation’s educational programming in 2012 stands out as a real highlight for me. We hosted some terrific speakers on relevant philanthropic topics that attracted enthusiastic attendance at each event.”

grants to meet a broad range of needs locally, nationally, and in Israel. Funds were directed to support Jewish education, Jewish identity, social service needs, medical assistance, and other areas through such local organizations as Builders of Jewish Education, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Free Loan Association, Jewish Vocational Service, and Vista Del Mar, as well as Magen David Adom and Jewish National Fund in Israel. For example, the Max & Anna Baran, Ben & Sarah Baran and Milton Baran Endowment Fund awarded more than $370,000 to 32 nonprofits in Los Angeles, across the United States, in Europe, and in Israel to serve the needs of the poor, elderly, and food insecure and to support Jewish education, Israel, and medical research.

Social services accounted for more than $15 million or 32 percent of donors’ total giving.

DONOR GRANTS In 2012, The Foundation distributed $48 million to more than 1,900 nonprofits via donor-recommended grants from Donor Advised Funds and Family Support Organizations. Grants by Fields of Interest • Social services accounted for more than $15 million, or 32 percent of donors’ total giving.

-Elliot Kristal, Vice President, Charitable Gift Planning

Donor Grants

Donor Advised Funds • Family Support Organizations by Field of Interest - $48 million

Social Services 32%

Education 27%

Arts, Culture & Civic Life 18%

• Education represented more than $13 million, or 27 percent. • Arts, culture, and civic life amounted to nearly $9 million, or 18 percent. • Religious life exceeded $6 million, or 13 percent. • Health, science, and the environment constituted nearly $5 million, or 10 percent.

Religious Life 13%

Health, Science & Environment 10%


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Donor Grants

Donor Advised Funds • Family Support Organizations by Sector - $48 million

Grants by Sector • 48 percent, or nearly $23 million, supported causes in the local and national Jewish communities. • 34 percent, or more than $16 million, funded organizations in the nonsectarian community-at-large.

Jewish - Local & National 48%

• 18 percent of all donor grants, or nearly $9 million, aided worthy programs in Israel.

Community-at-large 34%

Israel 18%

“Being able to showcase some of the wonderful stories of our donors’ philanthropy in action this past year was a real privilege and pleasure.” -Lewis Groner, Director, Marketing & Communications

48 percent of donor grants supported the local and national Jewish communities; 34 percent funded the nonsectarian community-at-large; and 18 percent aided programs in Israel.

Ensuring Continuity and Stability The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles was built to last for generations to come. Since it was established in 1954, The Foundation has never wavered from its commitment to serve the needs of the community and those seeking to strengthen it. Safeguarding the philanthropic legacy of our donors, and the security and impact of their charitable assets, is our primary institutional priority.

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles was built to last for generations to come.

The Foundation’s Board of Trustees has fiduciary responsibility for the integrity and fairness of the financial information provided herein and for engaging the independent auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,


“In 2012, I enjoyed assisting donors with complex donations and transactions, helping to maximize their philanthropy.”

The Foundation’s Board of Trustees engaged the independent auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, to ensure that management fulfills its responsibilities in providing accurate and reliable financial information.

-Susan Mattisinko, General Counsel

to ensure that management fulfills its responsibilities in providing accurate and reliable financial information. The Board has assigned oversight responsibility for this function to its Audit Committee. The Foundation’s 2012 audited financial statements can be found at www.jewishfoundationla.org/2012auditedfinancials. The Foundation has operated at or under budget every year for more than a decade. In 2012, our operating expenses were $5.5 million, or 68 basis points of total assets.

2012 Year At A Glance Highlights Total Assets: $812 million Asset Growth 2011 to 2012: 10% Common Investment Pool Rate of Return: 11.5% Contributions to The Foundation: $77 million Grants: $53 million ($48 million Donor Grants, $5 million Foundation Legacy Grants)

for the year ending december 31,2012


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L e a d e r s h i p a n d St a ff o f t h e J e w i s h C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n Kate Martin

Executive & Board Liaison

Daniel M. Rothblatt

Executive

Bonnie Samotin Zev

Elliot B. Kristal

Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Services

Manager, Marketing & Communications

Vice President, Charitable Gift Planning

Marketing & Communications

Baruch S. Littman Vice President, Development

Development

Marvin I. Schotland President & CEO

Lewis Groner

Susan Mattisinko

Director, Marketing & Communications

General Counsel

Georgina Baquet

Elana Wien

Development & Database Coordinator

Senior Program Officer

Heather Glynn

Center for Designed Philanthropy

Naomi Strongin

Development Assistant

Program Officer

Michael J. Januzik

CFO/Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration

Director, Accounting

Ripsima Talverdian

Executive Assistant

DeWayne Nash

Controller

Amelia Xann

Renee Ing-Akana

Jessica Vroman

Assistant Controller

Vice President, Center for Designed Philanthropy

Kim Newstadt

Finance & Administration

Program Officer

Heather Baroff

Manager, Donor Relations

Fay Althausen Support Foundation Account Executive

Preston Canter

Coordinator, Center for Designed Philanthropy

Iris M. Rodgers

Janices Brown

Foundation Secretary

Database Manager/ IT Specialist

Cynthia A. Jones

Donor Relations

Investment Accountant

June del Rosario Accountant/ Payroll Specialist


Officers Lawrence Rauch

Elliot B. Kristal

Marvin I. Schotland

Baruch S. Littman

Leah M. Bishop

Amelia Xann

Chair

President & CEO

Vice President Professional Advisors Outreach Committee Co-Chair

Karen Sandler Evan Schlessinger Annette Shapiro * Brian Shirken Michael G. Smooke

Vice President, Charitable Gift Planning Vice President, Development

Capital Grants Committee Chair

Vice President, Center for Designed Philanthropy

Selwyn Gerber

Anthony Chanin

Secretary Israel Grants Committee Chair

William R. Feiler

Treasurer Finance Committee Chair

Vice President General Community Grants Chair Vice President Investment Committee Co-Chair

Abby L.T. Feinman

Vice President Center for Designed Philanthropy Commitee Co-Chair

Harold J. Masor

Vice President Audit Committee Chair

Eugene Stein Vice President

Alan Stern

Vice President Cutting Edge Grants Committee Chair

Adlai W. Wertman

Vice President Center for Designed Philanthropy Commitee Co-Chair

Daniel M. Rothblatt Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Services 

Michael J. Januzik

CFO/Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration



 Scott H. Richland

Eugene Stein Alan Stern Peter Weil Cathy Siegel Weiss * Adlai W. Wertman Keenan L. Wolens Raymond J. Zolekhian * PAST CHAIR

Board of Trustees Martin S. Appel * Melanie Bialis Lynn Bider Leah M. Bishop Lorne M. Buchman Anthony Chanin Allan B. Cutrow * William R. Feiler Abby L.T. Feinman Lorin M. Fife * Beth C. Friedman Selwyn Gerber Jonathan M. Glaser Lisa Greer Linda Volpert Gross Lisa Korbatov Mark Lainer * Harold J. Masor Lawrence Rauch Scott H. Richland

Jewish Federation Ex Officio Trustees Richard Sandler Chair

Jay Sanderson President & CEO

Advisory Board Kenneth A. August Lionel Bell Elaine Berke Howard M. Bernstein Robin Broidy George T. Caplan Philip W. Colburn Jonathan Cookler Fred Cowan Sonia S. Cummings Irwin Daniels Hugo D. de Castro Cliff Einstein

Irwin S. Field Bertrand I. Ginsberg Herb Glaser Bram Goldsmith Glenn Golenberg Steven C. Good Daniel V. Goodstein Dorothy S. Goren Osias G. Goren Lee Hausner Nathan J. Hochman Ronald M. Kabrins Mitchell T. Kaplan Mark S. Karlan Martin L. Kozberg Ronald L. Leibow Jeffrey L. Levine Jordan L. Lurie Francis S. Maas Todd M. Morgan Jack M. Nagel James A. Nathan

Investment Committee Co-Chair

Joyce R. Powell Herbert A. Reznikoff Stanford K. Rubin Nathan Sandler Richard A. Schulman Mark N. Schwartz Richard S. Volpert Barbi Weinberg Bruce F. Whizin Douglas C. Williams Marilyn Ziering

Marketing Chair

Leadership and Staff


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The Foundation’s Senior Management Team (L to R, standing:) Marvin Schotland President & CEO Baruch Littman Vice President, Development Susan Mattisinko General Counsel Amelia Xann Vice President, Center for Designed Philanthropy Daniel Rothblatt Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Services Elliot Kristal Vice President, Charitable Gift Planning (L to R, kneeling:) Lewis Groner Director, Marketing & Communications Michael Januzik CFO/Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration


We invite you to join our family. The Jewish Community Foundation offers variety and flexibility in designing charitable gift plans. By offering personalized service and extensive professional expertise, we help to fulfill your philanthropic objectives while effectively addressing your financial, tax, and estate planning needs. To learn how The Foundation’s team of experienced professionals can help you design a strategy that fulfills your philanthropic vision, please contact The Foundation: Phone: 323.761.8704 Email: donate@jewishfoundationla.org Web: www.jewishfoundationla.org We welcome the opportunity to help design a philanthropic plan that will encompass your virtues and values.

Options & Opportunities


Writing/Editing: Lewis Groner Photography: Max Gerber Photography (pages 1-22 & 25)

Howard Pasamanick Photography (page 23)

Design: Kenji Studios

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