More than 40 lay leaders volunteer their time and effort on an ongoing basis to the Jewish Community Foundation Orange County. We have a number of Committees to ensure the Foundation effectively functions to achieve its goal of efficient and meaningful philanthropy.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Gideon Bernstein, Chairman of the Board
Ron S. Brand
Steven Fainbarg
Jon C. Feder
David B. Fishman
Hal Hurwitz
Ed Levin
Adrienne Matros
Michael Stoll
Dalia Taft
John Wolfson
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee monitors the Foundation’s annual operating budget, reports financial statements to the Board and recommends fund growth and objectives for the Foundation. This committee further evaluates gifts of real estate.
John Wolfson, Chair
Steven Fainbarg
Michael Klarin
Ed Levin
Ron Morrison
Debbie Pailet
GRANTS COMMITTEE & TASK FORCE
The Grants Committee & Task Force oversee grant distributions of investment earnings from endowment funds received by the Foundation. They monitor and track grants to ensure funds are utilized as intended by the Donors, and ensure the Donor’s wishes are followed.
Dalia Taft, Chair
Alisa Abecassis
Gideon Bernstein
Jeanne Pepper Bernstein
Nancy Chase
Roberta Feuerstein
Susan Glass
Richard Gollis
Cheri Kessner
Mindy Lauerlevin
Adrienne Matros
Ron Morrison
Talya Nevo-Hacohen
Debbie Pailet
Amy Stoll
David Weinberg
Susanna Wolfe
WEISSMAN ARTS GRANTS COMMITTEE & TASK FORCE
Gideon Bernstein
Susan Glass
Arie Katz
Ron Morrison
Talya Nevo-Hacohen
Dalia Taft
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
The Investment Committee oversees and reports the investment of all funds. The committee additionally recommends investment policies for Foundation assets and recommends investment advisors.
Ed Levin, Chair
Alisa Abecassis
Harley Bassman
Gideon Bernstein
Robert De Leon
David B. Fishman
Marc Goldin
Carl Groner
Lauren S. Klein
Michael Marzouk
Jerome Schneider
Len Simon
LEGACY COMMITTEE
The Legacy Committee provides guidance on the implementation of our community LIFE & LEGACY® initiative.
Adrienne Matros, Chair
Gideon Bernstein
Jonathan Brenner
Katerina Hencova
Daniel Matloubian
Susan Mattisinko
PR/MARKETING COMMITTEE
The PR/Marketing Committee reviews and recommends marketing strategies for the benefit of the Foundation and ensures our vision is expressed in publications and on our website.
Linda Schulein
Ralph Stern
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Personnel Committee recommends human resources policies and procedures as well as appropriate competitive benefits for health care insurance and retirement for Foundation staff in addition to conducting employee reviews.
Ron S. Brand, Chair
Gideon Bernstein
Jon C. Feder
Peggy Feder
Ed Levin
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The audit committee’s role includes the oversight of financial reporting, the monitoring of accounting policies, the oversight of any external auditors, regulatory compliance, and the discussion of risk management policies with management.
Hal Hurwitz, Chair
Daniel Matloubian
Pat Szekel
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The nominating committee’s role is to nominate qualified candidates for the board and board officer positions.
Michael Stoll, Chair
Gideon Bernstein
Steven Fainbarg
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The Community Relations Chair promotes the Foundation as a leader in the community and develops strategies for implementing community outreach to increase the visibility of the Foundation.
Steven Fainbarg, Chair
DEFERRED GIFTS
The Deferred Gifts Chair advises the Foundation on agreements and decision-making relating to the creation and establishment of planned gifts.
Jon Feder, Chair
PLANNING
The Planning Chair leads the discussion on strategic planning and special projects for the Foundation.
David B. Fishman, Chair
