Jewish Federation Council of Greater la
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About Jewish Federation Council of Greater la
JFEDLA acts on shared values to create safe, joyful, and connected Jewish life in Los Angeles, Israel, and around the world.
Focus Areas
Antisemitism prevention and responseSocial services and poverty alleviationJewish identity and education (youth, campus, Birthright follow-up)Leadership development and fellowshipsCommunity engagement and partnershipsIsrael programs and Israel-related grantsEmergency relief and recovery
Who They Fund
members of the Jewish communitystudents (recipients of financial aid/scholarships)youth campers / summer camp participants
Funding Style
About Jewish Federation Council of Greater la
A defining feature of Jewish Federation Council of Greater La’s grantmaking is its scale and the way it concentrates large awards around Jewish communal infrastructure, education, and support services. In 2025, it gave $15,333,970 to The Jewish Federations of North America Ujc in New York, and in 2024 it awarded $20,422,301 to the same organization. Those transfers sit alongside substantial support for Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, which received $3,727,000 in 2025 and $3,505,000 in 2024. The pattern points to a funder that uses major grants to sustain partner organizations while also backing local service providers and education-linked institutions. The foundation’s recent grants also show repeated support for camps, scholarships, and community programs. Camp Ramah in California Inc received $704,556 in 2025, while Shalom Institute Camp and Conference Center received $578,596 the same year. Builders of Jewish Education, Etta Israel Center, Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Jewish Vocational Service, and Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters all appear in the recent grants list, often with purposes tied to grant expense, student aid, or community enhancement. The result is a grantmaker centered on Jewish community life in Los Angeles, with direct support for education, youth participation, and social services.
What Jewish Federation Council of Greater la Funds
Jewish identity and education is a clear thread in the foundation’s recent grantmaking. The Jewish Federations of North America Ujc received $6,245,932 in 2023 for scholarships and stipends, and Builders of Jewish Education received $619,725 in 2024 for student financial aid. American Jewish University also received $351,568 in 2025 for camperships, scholarships, stipends, and grant expense. Youth participation appears through camp and fellowship-style support. Camp Ramah in California Inc received $704,556 in 2025 for camperships, scholarships, stipends, and grant expense, while Shalom Institute Camp and Conference Center received $578,596 in 2025 for the same purpose mix. Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters received $357,245 in 2024 for program supplies/books, camperships, scholarships/stipends, and grant expense. Social services and legal support are another part of the portfolio. Bet Tzedek Legal Services received $370,000 in 2023 for program supplies/books, and Jewish Vocational Service received $417,046 in 2023 for grant expense.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$33.1M
Total Assets
$197.8M
Total Revenue
$56.9M
Total Expenses
$66.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $15K and $79K, with a median of $36K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$36K
75th Percentile
$79K
Geographic Reach
Local15 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
NOAH FARKAS
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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