Nonprofit · EIN 95-4308644
TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Tax-exempt · N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,531,413 | $14,797,582 | $733,831 | $11,516,829 | $5,690,167 | $5,826,662 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,665,023 | $13,234,750 | -$569,727 | $10,324,232 | $5,318,353 | $5,005,879 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,497,515 | $11,450,823 | $1,046,692 | $10,237,273 | $4,743,363 | $5,493,910 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,161,413
- Program service revenue
- $12,205,392
- Investment income
- $164,608
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $22,933
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $83,333
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $700,848
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,666,847
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,381,576
- Professional fundraising fees
- $32,800
- Accounting fees
- $170,466
- Occupancy
- $445,733
- Travel
- $446,371
- Depreciation
- $88,058
- Program services (functional)
- $12,321,209
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,844,835
- Fundraising (functional)
- $631,538
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,324,232
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,516,829
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,690,167
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,826,662
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,195,873
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,544,645
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,802,120
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,024,542
- Gross receipts
- $20,597,767
- Employees
- 288
- Volunteers
- 408
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HELD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $337,040 | $20,088 |
| SCOTT SALIMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $305,134 | $700 |
| ALLEN REMER | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,716 | $8,656 |
| LEAH SCHACHTER | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS & VOLUNTEERS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,888 | $2,400 |
| ELIZABETH DRAKE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,698 | $1,921 |
| HILLARY KESSLER | DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,296 | $3,827 |
| MEIRA FEINMAN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,563 | $0 |
| SAM YEBRI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME SOHACHESKI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAVID BAYANFAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BRESKAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC DIAMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE GARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI ELIEZER GROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AVI HEYMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOISES HENDELES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT KRIEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN MENLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HELD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $329,040 | $3,335 |
| SCOTT C SALIMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $303,166 | $24,101 |
| ALLEN REMER | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $146,865 | $9,567 |
| LEAH SCHACHTER | DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEERS AND Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,000 | $2,470 |
| HILLARY KESSLER | DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,350 | $4,606 |
| JOSHUA TAFF | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND INTAKE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,000 | $8,365 |
| JAIME SOHACHESKI | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAUL BRESKAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC DIAMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOISE HENDELES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE GARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM YEBRI | PRESIDENT (1/3 OF THE YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KRIEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI ELIEZER GROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAVID BAYANFAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN MENLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL HELD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $311,635 | $4,053 |
| SCOTT C SALIMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $140,386 | $2,369 |
| ALLEN REMER | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $119,236 | $1,499 |
| LEAH SCHACHTER | DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Officer | 40 | $115,731 | $1,457 |
| HILLARY KESSLER | DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES Officer | 40 | $105,100 | $4,299 |
| JAMIE SOHACHESKI | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTY RYZMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMBIZ BABAOFF | PRESIDENT (2/3 OF THE YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOISE HENDELES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE GARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM YEBRI | PRESIDENT (1/3 OF THE YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KRIEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI ELIEZER GROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAVID BAYANFAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN MENLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13034 SATICOY ST, N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605-3510
- In care of
- % DR MICHAEL HELD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT SALIMAN, 13034 SATICOY ST, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT SALIMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (818) 985-3882
- Website
- WWW.ETTA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- QUIGLEY & MIRON
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4308644 or by the name TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ETTA ISRAEL CENTER IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ENABLE PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO LIVE FULLY ENRICHED AND ACTIVE LIVES AS MEMBERS OF THE LOS ANGELES JEWISH COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ETTA PROVIDES SUPPORTED AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (SLS AND ILS). BOTH SLS AND ILS OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME OR APARTMENT, WHILE RECEIVING SUPPORT TO ATTAIN LIFE GOALS AND DREAMS, EXERCISE PERSONAL CHOICE, ACHIEVE COMPETENCE IN DAY-TO-DAY AREAS OF LIFE, AND PURSUE DIGNIFIED RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY. THESE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS, FROM A FEW HOURS A WEEK TO EXTENSIVE CARE, AND, IF NEEDED, CAN BE MAINTAINED FOR A CLIENT'S ENTIRE LIFETIME. BOTH SLS AND ILS ARE VENDORED BY CALIFORNIA'S REGIONAL CENTERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM OPERATES FOUR FULL-TIME ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (GROUP HOMES) FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MILD-TO-MODERATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE HOMES ARE THE ONLY ONES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CUSTOMIZED FOR THE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH DISABLED. AS PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, NUMEROUS SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS OPPORTUNITIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE RESIDENTS.ETTA OPERATES COMMUNITY BASED ADULT DAY PROGRAMS (DAY PROGRAMS) IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND IN THE PICO ROBERTSON AREA OF LOS ANGELES, PROVIDING SAFE AND MEANINGFUL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THESE INCLUDE ARTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ALSO EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE SITES IS AVAILABLE, AS ARE EXTENDED HOURS. THE DAY PROGRAMS ARE VENDORED BY CALIFORNIA'S REGIONAL CENTERS.ETTA OFFERS AN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN PAID EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE THE DIGNITY, FRIENDSHIPS, INCOME, AND PURPOSE THAT JOBS CAN PROVIDE.PROGRAM SERVICES (BOTH THOSE LEADING TO EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS SUPPORTING ONGOING EMPLOYMENT) ARE VENDORED BY CALIFORNIA'S REGIONAL CENTERS.ETTA PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SPECIALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES ON A CONCIERGE BASIS. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE STRONG OUTCOMES FOR THE ADULT WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND EASE PARENTS' ROLE AS CASE MANAGER. THIS IS A PRIVATE PAY SERVICE.ETTA OFFERS YEAR ROUND SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. LED BY EXPERIENCED STAFF, INSTRUCTORS, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND RABBIS, CONNECTIONS PRIORITIZES HOLISTIC GROWTH AND SUPPORTS THE NATURAL EVOLUTION OF ADULT LIFE. AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS FORMATS TO ACCOMMODATE ALL ETTA CLIENTS, CONNECTIONS EXTENDS ITS OFFERINGS TO GROUP HOME RESIDENTS AND DAY PROGRAM AND SLS/ILS PARTICIPANTS. FROM CHALLAH BAKING TO YOGA SESSIONS, FROM LEARNING ABOUT PRAYER TO FRUIT PICKING FOR JEWISH HOLIDAYS, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.ETTA OFFERS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FOR CLIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING MEDIATED SOCIAL GROUPS AND PARENTING SUPPORT WORKSHOPS.ETTA USES ITS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE PROVIDING SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES(IDD) TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO CORNERSTONE HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, WHICH IS DEVELOPING THE BHATIA FAMILY VILLAGE, A 64-UNIT INCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH IDD. ONCE DEVELOPMENT IS COMPLETED, ETTA WILL PROVIDE ALL GENERAL SERVICES, EXCEPT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TO THE RESIDENTS.ETTA OFFERS COUNTLESS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO LIVE THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION OF AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS, SUCCEEDING AND GROWING TOGETHER. ETTA HAS AN AUXILIARY SUPPORT GROUP, "FRIENDS OF ETTA ISRAEL" AS PART OF ITS IRANIAN?AMERICAN SERVICES BOARD. THE ORGANIZATION BENEFITS FROM MANY HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME PER YEAR.Expenses $12,321,209 · grants $83,333 · revenue $12,205,392
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4308644
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,516,829
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,597,767
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,531,413 | $14,797,582 | $11,516,829 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,665,023 | $13,234,750 | $10,324,232 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,497,515 | $11,450,823 | $10,237,273 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,706,939 | $10,144,765 | $8,902,205 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-4308644).
Questions about TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
- What is the EIN of TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED is 95-4308644.
- Is TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT SALIMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $337,040 (MICHAEL HELD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does TIKVAH-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,531,413, expenses of $14,797,582 and total assets of $11,516,829 at year end.
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