Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Name

Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Legal name

Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Website

https://jfssd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services / Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Community Food Services (62421), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Human social services
• Community support programs
• Nonprofit assistance services
• Nutrition assistance programs
• Older adult services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Jewish Family Service relies heavily on individual donations from supporters. The organization offers one-time gifts and monthly recurring donations through its Momentum Monthly Giving program. Donation amounts range from $10 to $1,200 or more, with specific suggested amounts of $10, $18, $36, $50, $100, $118, $360, $500, and $1,200.
2. Signature Events: The organization hosts signature fundraising events including the Joan Jacobs Signature Brunch and the Heart & Soul Gala. The 2019 Heart & Soul Gala raised $1.5 million, and the 2026 Heart & Soul Gala raised $2 million.
3. Vehicle and Property Donations: Through partnership with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services), JFS accepts vehicle donations and other non-cash assets including real estate, stocks, and artwork.
4. Grants and Institutional Funding: Jewish Family Service receives grant funding from organizations including Claims Conference for Holocaust Survivor services, Jewish Federation of San Diego County, and Jewish Federation of Orange County.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a nonprofit social services agency that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of programs to individuals and families across San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Core offerings include nutrition assistance, older adult services, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, economic mobility programs, housing services including safe parking and permanent supportive housing, and culturally-competent Jewish community services including Holocaust Survivor care. All services are provided free of charge to clients regardless of religion, race, or background.

Product overview

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs rather than a single product. The core offerings span: Nutrition Assistance (CalFresh, food pantries, Corner Market, Foodmobile meals, food distributions), Adults & Families Services (case management, therapy, IPV support, Safe Parking, parenting programs), Older Adults Services (dementia care, transportation via On the Go, home modifications, social wellness centers), Immigration & Refugee Services (legal services, refugee resettlement), Economic Mobility Programs (guaranteed income pilots, emergency funds), Permanent Supportive Housing (Desert Vista & Desert Rose), and the Center for Jewish Care (culturally-competent services for Holocaust Survivors and the Jewish community). Key programs include the Aviva Saad & Ronnie Diamond Older Adult Center, On the Go transportation (providing 40,000+ rides annually), Safe Parking Program, and Lieber's Corner Market. These programs serve over 90,000 people annually across San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Jewish Care: A division within JFS that serves the Jewish community, providing Holocaust Survivor services, Jewish Community Integrated Services, Jewish Community Engagement, and serves as a home for Tikkun Olam.
• Safe Parking Program
• On the Go Transportation
• Lieber's Corner Market at JFS
• Hand Up Food Pantry
• Home-Delivered Meals Foodmobile

Products and services

• Nutrition Assistance Programs Comprehensive nutrition assistance services including CalFresh application help, community and drive-thru food distributions, congregate dining, Hand Up Food Pantry, home-delivered meals via the Foodmobile, and Lieber's Corner Market. Designed for low-income individuals, families, military families, and older adults facing food insecurity.
• Adults and Families Services Programs supporting adults and families facing housing instability, domestic violence, family crises, child welfare involvement, and parenting challenges. Includes Adolescent Family Life Program, Breaking Down Barriers mental wellness outreach, Brief Family Therapy, Community Case Management, Family Support Liaison Program, Project Sarah IPV Support, Patient Advocacy, Positive Parenting Program, and Safe Parking Program.
• Older Adults Services Services for adults aged 60+ including Aging Care Services, Aviva Saad & Ronnie Diamond Older Adult Center (dementia day program), Jewish Friendly Match companionship, Fix-It home safety modifications, La Mesa Rental Assistance, On the Go transportation, and Social & Wellness Centers.
• Immigration and Refugee Services Immigration legal services delivered by immigration attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives. Includes Affirmative Immigration Services Program, Higher Education Legal Services (HELS), Immigration Legal Services Department, and Refugee Resettlement programs.
• Economic Mobility and Opportunity Programs Economic empowerment programs including Family Income for Empowerment Program (FIEP), Recovery Action Fund for Tomorrow (RAFT), and San Diego for Every Child Guaranteed Income Project providing 150 families with monthly $500 cash payments over 24 months. Launched in 2021 as part of the Mayors for Guaranteed Income network.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Program Desert Vista and Desert Rose permanent supportive housing programs providing stable housing for homeless individuals living with disabilities.
• Safe Parking Program Provides a safe and welcoming environment for unsheltered families and individuals living in their vehicles, with housing navigation and supportive services. Operates at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus, Aero Drive in Kearny Mesa, and additional City of San Diego sites.
• On the Go Transportation Flexible individual and group transportation services for adults 60+, including volunteer driver rides, Lyft-based Navigator on-demand service, and group transportation. Provides over 40,000 rides annually to older adults.
• Center for Jewish Care Culturally-competent services for the Jewish community including care for approximately 400 Holocaust Survivors, Jewish Community Integrated Services, Jewish Community Engagement, and Tikkun Olam volunteer opportunities. Delivered in multiple languages including Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, and Ukrainian by 25 full-time staff members.
• Lieber's Corner Market at JFS A nutrition assistance resource for individuals and families providing dignified food access through a market-style setup with fresh produce from food rescue partnerships and the Pauline Foster Seeds of Change Garden.
• Hand Up Food Pantry Volunteer-supported food pantry operating an onsite market and community food distributions serving 900+ households monthly, with online ordering for non-perishables.
• JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Financial assistance program for students from the San Diego Jewish community planning to attend college or vocational school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90,000+ people supported annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• San Diego for Every ChildcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021JFS launched the first guaranteed income pilot in San Diego in 2021 in partnership with San Diego for Every Child. The program provides 150 families with monthly $500 cash payments over 24 months to reduce child poverty and create income stability.
• Dreams for ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2017Partnership formed in October 2016 when Dreams for Change approached JFS about using their parking lot for a Safe Parking Program. JFS provided food from Corner Market, access to kitchen and shower facilities, and employment-focused services. The partnership has helped individuals like Angie Porras transition from homelessness to stable housing and employment.
• City of San DiegomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2017In October 2017, Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced new City funding to support Safe Parking Program expansion, doubling capacity with 80 additional parking spots at Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus and Aero Drive location. The positions are made possible with support from MG Properties Group and the City of San Diego.
• LyftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017In 2017, through The San Diego Foundation's generosity and in partnership with Lyft, JFS launched On the Go Navigator to bridge the technology gap for seniors. The program uses Lyft-based GPS technology with JFS reservationists coordinating door-to-door transportation on behalf of older riders.
• Starbucks FoodSharecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2016JFS became one of the first organizations in the United States to join the Starbucks FoodShare program in October 2016, launched in partnership with Feeding America. Every night, JFS drivers collect surplus food from 30 area Starbucks locations, redirecting 7,000 pounds of quality food to families monthly.
• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARS began at Jewish Family Service as an innovative vehicle donation program that expanded beyond JFS's parking lot and split off in 2003 to become its own entity. Today CARS is recognized as the national leader in transforming non-cash assets into charitable donations, accepting vehicles, real estate, stocks, artwork, and other assets. The partnership continues to generate critical funding for JFS programs and services.
• Target, Whole Foods, Vons, Village Mills BreadmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail food rescue partnerships where retailers donate surplus food items to JFS food distribution programs. These partnerships have significantly increased the variety of fresh and healthy food available through the Hand Up Food Pantry and Corner Market, with 59% of all food distributed coming from rescue partnerships.
• Claims Conference (Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services for Nazi victims have been supported by grants from Claims Conference for the benefit of needy Jewish Nazi Victims. JFS provides comprehensive support services to approximately 400 Holocaust Survivors in San Diego and Orange County.
• Jewish Federation of San Diego CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFS partners with Jewish Federation of San Diego County to fund and support Holocaust Survivor services and broader Jewish community programming through the Center for Jewish Care.
• Jewish Federation of Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFS partners with Jewish Federation of Orange County to serve approximately 400 Holocaust Survivors across both San Diego and Orange County through coordinated services.
• Hillel San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide nutrition assistance to college students. Twice weekly, JFS provides reclaimed Starbucks meals to SDSU students through Hillel, offering nutritional support without the stigma of visiting a traditional food pantry.
• Mayors for Guaranteed IncomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFS's Guaranteed Income pilot is part of the Mayors for Guaranteed Income network, with support from Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego and Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis of National City as elected champions.
• ACLUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFS Immigration team partnered with ACLU to host free workshops for DACA recipients looking to renew their applications, helping individuals like Alan receive quality free legal assistance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Family Services of Metropolitan Detroit: Regional Jewish human services agency offering counseling, senior services, disability support, and refugee resettlement. Comparable in faith-based community foundation model and integrated service delivery to JFSSD.
• Jewish Family Service of Greater Philadelphia: Major regional Jewish family service agency providing counseling, senior services, housing support, food assistance, and refugee resettlement. Closest peer in terms of multi-county regional model and integrated human services portfolio.
• Jewish Family Service LA: One of the largest Jewish family service agencies in the U.S., offering social services, older adult care, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and food assistance across LA County. Most direct comparable to JFSSD given shared faith-based affiliation, multi-county Southern California footprint, and similar wraparound program mix.
• Jewish Family and Children's Services (San Francisco Bay Area): Bay Area counterpart offering mental health, older adult services, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and Holocaust Survivor support. Comparable in scale, program breadth, and faith-based service model to JFSSD.

Regional players

• Mama's Kitchen: San Diego-based nonprofit providing home-delivered meals and nutrition services to individuals with critical illnesses, seniors, and children. Direct comparable for JFSSD's Foodmobile home-delivered meals program in the same geography.
• Meals on Wheels San Diego County: San Diego-based nonprofit focused on home-delivered meals and congregate dining for seniors. Comparable to JFSSD's Foodmobile and congregate dining programs serving older adults in the same geography.
• Serving Seniors: San Diego nonprofit providing meals, housing, and supportive services to low-income older adults. Competes directly with JFSSD for senior-focused philanthropic dollars and Older Americans Act funding in the same service area.
• Father Joe's Villages: San Diego-based nonprofit providing shelter, permanent supportive housing, and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Direct regional peer for JFSSD's Safe Parking Program and Permanent Supportive Housing (Desert Vista/Desert Rose) operations.
• Catholic Charities of San Diego: Faith-based San Diego nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, housing, and food assistance across the same service region. Competes for similar grants, government contracts, and donor dollars as JFSSD.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee (San Diego): Large international humanitarian organization providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, and economic empowerment across the U.S., including San Diego. Overlaps with JFSSD's Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Legal Services programs at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JFSSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishfamilyservicesd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Jewish Family Service of San Diego