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EIN 83-4612468

Nefesh La

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
X30: Jewish
Description
Nefesh La promotes the Jewish religion in accordance with the precepts of the Torah, organized under the nonprofit religious corporation law for public and charitable purposes. The organization upholds Jewish rituals and observes all traditional Jewish holidays including erev Shabbat and Shabbat morning services, annual high holy day services, and additional holiday rituals and celebrations throughout the Jewish year.
Total revenues
$940,534
2023
Total expenses
$861,751
2023
Total assets
$453,627
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Nefesh La

Nefesh upholds jewish rituals and observes all traditional jewish holidays including, among others, the following: erev shabbat and shabbat morning services; annual high holy day services; additional holiday rituals and celebrations throughout the jewish year. In the reporting 2021-21 year, Nefesh allocated 60% of its time to activities associated with erev shabbat and shabbat services, 25% of its time to other holiday observances annually, and 15% of its time to torah/jewish studies and other educational opportunities and programming. All of these endeavors are directed by the rabbi in and around los angeles.

Who funds Nefesh La

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater LaGeneral Support$100,100
The Philip and Muriel Berman FoundationGeneral Operating Support$55,000
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LAGrant Expense$42,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Nefesh La

NameTitleCompensation
Jordana FraiderExecutive Director$0
Ellen KennedyProgram Director
Sally DworskyMusic Director
Rebecca HowardPast Executive Director$129,428
Alexander M KargherSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Nefesh La

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$940,534
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$940,534

Form 990s for Nefesh La

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-10-06990View PDF
2022-062022-11-14990View PDF
2021-062022-02-22990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-02-12990EOView PDF
Data update history
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $219,800 from Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
CharitiesChurches
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousJewishMembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 50445
Los Angeles, CA 90050
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
nefeshla.org/ 
Phone
(323) 459-4535
IRS details
EIN
83-4612468
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X30: Jewish
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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