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Contributor Report: Gordon Blumenfeld

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Gordon Blumenfeld is a California-based political donor and philanthropist primarily active in Sonoma County and the San Francisco Bay Area. Documentation identifies him as a consistent contributor to Jewish communal and Zionist-affiliated institutions, specifically those integrated into the network of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma Counties (JCF).

1. Support for Zionist-Affiliated Institutions

Blumenfeld’s philanthropic profile is characterized by long-term support for agencies that are central to the Northern California Zionist ecosystem.

• San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL): Gordon Blumenfeld and his wife, Ann Blumenfeld, are documented as perennial donors to the SFCJL (formerly the Jewish Home for the Aged). The SFCJL is a primary beneficiary agency of the Jewish Community Federation (JCF), an organization that allocates significant funding to Zionist projects, including the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Jewish National Fund.
  • Source: San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living - Donor Honor Roll (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
  • Source: Jewish Home & Senior Living Foundation - Annual Report (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
• Jewish Community Federation (JCF): Blumenfeld is listed within the “Honor Roll” and “Hope Circle” of donors for organizations whose governance and financial security are managed by the JCF’s endowment and leadership. The JCF is a prominent Zionist body that facilitates advocacy and financial support for the State of Israel.
  • Source: Jewish Senior Living - Spring 2006 Contributor List (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)

2. Community Zionist Advocacy

Blumenfeld is involved in local groups that focus on Israeli national interests and cultural promotion within Northern California.

• Oakmont Jewish Interest Group: As a resident of the Oakmont Village community in Santa Rosa, Blumenfeld is an active member of the Jewish Interest Group. Documentation shows this group facilitates events specifically focused on Israeli society and national identity, such as the screening of Israeli-produced films and discussions on Israeli current events.
  • Source: Oakmont News - May 10, 2025 (Event Listings) (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
• National Jewish Health: Blumenfeld is documented as a recurring donor to National Jewish Health, a medical research institution with deep ties to the American Jewish community and collaborative research projects involving Israeli institutions.
  • Source: National Jewish Health - 2021 Annual Report (Donor List) (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)

3. Regional Philanthropic Context

While his Zionist-affiliated giving is a core component of his public profile, Blumenfeld also serves on the boards of or provides significant funding to several California civic organizations, which often feature overlaps with other pro-Israel donors.

• Santa Rosa Symphony: He has served as a member of the Board of Directors and is a “First Symphony Project” patron.
  • Source: Santa Rosa Symphony - Board of Directors & Patrons (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
• Sonoma County Library Foundation: He is a member of the Host Committee and a documented donor to regional library construction projects.
  • Source: Sonoma County Library Foundation - Roseland Regional Library Campaign (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)

Supported Candidates

Candidate	Years	Direct Contributions	Behested Payments
Mike McGuire	2021-2024	$53,500	$0