Greater Miami Jewish Federation

What Greater Miami Jewish Federation does

Greater Miami Jewish Federation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit federation founded in 1938 and headquartered at the Stanley C. Myers Building on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, with a second office at the Alper JCC Miami campus in South Dade. Its stated mission is to mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity, values, and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel, and around the world. The organization operates with 51–100 employees and an ARCOS-managed donor CRM (by Plus Three), and supports its fundraising and engagement through jewishmiami.org, email newsletters, social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter), a community calendar, Community Post news, and a press room — none of which is described as proprietary technology.

The federation's core operating model is fundraising-and-grantmaking rather than direct service delivery. It runs the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation Campaign, which supports 170+ programs and services through direct grants and coordination with partner agencies, including Jewish Community Services of South Florida (24-hour helpline, Kosher Food Bank), the Hebrew Free Loan Association, 11 Jewish day schools and 9 congregational schools, three Jewish Community Centers, the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, and the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education. Overseas, it partners with The Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), and World ORT to reach 70+ countries, and maintains twin-city partnerships with Yerucham (since January 2007) and Or Akiva. Measurable outputs include roughly 248,939 kosher meals delivered to homebound seniors, $2.5M+ in day-school scholarships impacting 5,654 students, $2.3M+ to three JCCs serving 10,000+ people, case management for 546+ Holocaust survivors, and 4,598 visits to the JCS Kosher Food Bank.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary contributions: the Annual Campaign is the primary stream, supplemented by tribute gifts via the Tzedakah Card program, foundation and legacy giving (via the legacy.jewishmiami.org fundholder portal), and corporate sponsorships through the tiered Proud Business Partners program (Pearl $10,000 through Platinum $50,000). The organization does not charge for services; pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, though the Annual Campaign is described as raising "tens of millions of dollars annually." Customer segments are effectively donor cohorts (individuals, families, corporate partners, foundations) and beneficiary cohorts (vulnerable individuals, Holocaust survivors, students, seniors, youth, LGBTQ+ Jews, Israeli and global Jewish communities).

Name

Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Legal name

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Inc.

Website

https://jewishmiami.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Greater Miami Jewish Federation is a 1938-founded 501(c)(3) federation that mobilizes donor resources through its Annual Campaign to fund 170+ programs serving the Jewish community in Miami, Israel, and over 70 countries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy and Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Global Health Financing Mechanisms & Pooled Funds (HLAJAOAC), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• Community philanthropic federation
• Annual charitable campaign
• Jewish community services
• Overseas humanitarian aid
• Social services grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign Donations: The primary revenue stream comes from the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation Campaign, which raises tens of millions of dollars annually from donors to fund programs and services in Miami, Israel, and worldwide. Additional streams include tribute gifts, foundation and legacy giving, and corporate sponsorships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Greater Miami Jewish Federation mobilizes human and financial resources through its Annual Campaign to fund 170+ programs and partner agencies that care for vulnerable individuals, support Jewish education, and strengthen Jewish life in Miami, Israel, and 70+ countries. Core offerings include direct grant funding to schools, JCCs, and social service agencies, plus direct services such as a 24-hour helpline, kosher food bank, Holocaust survivor case management, Israel engagement programs, and emergency relief funds. The organization distributes tens of millions of dollars annually on a pooled, community-wide giving model.

Product overview

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation operates as a Jewish communal organization offering a unified portfolio of programs and services rather than a technology product. Core offerings include a Community Calendar for event management, Community Post for Jewish news sharing, Jewish Volunteer Center for volunteer coordination, a 24-Hour Helpline for social services referrals, and online donation processing. The Federation provides substantial grant funding to partner agencies including Jewish Community Services, day schools, JCCs, and international programs. Key initiatives include the Women's Amutot Initiative (women's empowerment grants in Israel), Ethiopian-Israeli Initiative, Miami-Yerucham Partnership, and Birthright Israel programs. Social services include the Kosher Food Bank, Hebrew Free Loan Association, Holocaust Survivors Program, and mental health support through BeWell Miami.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation Campaign Annual pooled fundraising campaign that mobilizes tens of millions of dollars from donors to fund 170+ programs and partner agencies serving the Miami Jewish community, Israel, and 70+ countries worldwide.
• 24-Hour Access and Information Helpline Confidential 24-hour hotline (305.576.6550) administered with Jewish Community Services of South Florida providing referrals, counseling, and emergency aid across financial assistance, food, employment, domestic abuse, and bereavement.
• JCS Kosher Food Bank Kosher food bank serving Miami-Dade families with kosher meals, grocery gift cards, and congregate meal sites for homebound seniors; provided 248,939 kosher meals and served 4,598 visits to 566 families.
• Holocaust Survivor Case Management Program Comprehensive case management services for Holocaust survivors in Miami-Dade County, including care coordination, benefits assistance, and independent living support; served 546+ survivors annually.
• Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida Federation-funded interest-free loan program providing housing assistance, emergency needs, education support, auto expenses, medical bills, and Bar Mitzvah cost assistance; provided over $468,600 to community members in need.
• Jewish Day School and Congregational School Grants Grants and scholarships totaling $2.5+ million to 11 Jewish day schools and 9 congregational schools, impacting nearly 5,654 students in the Miami area.
• Jewish Community Center (JCC) Grants $2.3 million+ in direct grants to 3 Jewish Community Centers (Alper JCC Miami, Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC, Michael-Ann Russell JCC) serving 10,000+ people through early childhood education, after-school, summer camp, cultural arts, and sports.
• Miami-Yerucham Partnership People-to-people partnership connecting Miami's Jewish community with Yerucham, Israel (11,000+ residents in the Negev) including Youth Futures mentoring, school twinning, robotics programs, and Diller Teen Fellows.
• Miami-Or Akiva Partnership Long-standing partnership with Or Akiva, Israel, supporting social and educational services for residents including youth mentorship, robotics education, and inter-generational initiatives.
• Birthright Israel and Onward Israel Programs Federation-supported Taglit-Birthright Israel trips and Onward Israel internships connecting Miami Jewish youth with Israeli peers through immersive Israel experiences.
• Jewish Incubator Grants Grant program supporting innovative Jewish nonprofit initiatives, including LGBTQ+ inclusion (Eshel, Keshet), adoption services (JAFCO), hospice (L'Chaim), and other community programs.
• Women's Amutot Initiative Grant program established in 2003 allocating funds to Israeli organizations empowering women through economic, social, religious, and political equality initiatives.
• Ethiopian-Israeli Initiative Programs supporting Ethiopian-Israeli community integration including educational assistance, legal aid through Tebeka, technology training, and support for organizations like Yemin Orde Youth Village.
• Campers2Gether Program Initiative launched in 2024 giving Israeli teens impacted by October 7 the opportunity to connect with Jewish peers at summer camps in North America and Europe; 800+ teens receive respite annually.
• Bnei Menashe Aliyah Initiative Five-year Federation initiative launched in 2026 to bring the entire Bnei Menashe community from northeast India to Israel by 2030.
• Proud Business Partners Corporate Sponsorship Tiered corporate sponsorship program connecting local businesses to Miami's Jewish community through event recognition, ranging from Pearl ($10,000) to Platinum ($50,000) levels.
• Tzedakah Card Tribute Gifts Tribute gift program allowing donors to honor or memorialize loved ones through charitable donations to the Federation's Annual Campaign.
• Foundation and Legacy Giving Planned giving and endowment program enabling donors to create charitable funds, bequests, and legacy gifts supporting the Federation in perpetuity.
• Community Calendar Miami-Dade County's central online resource for Jewish community events, allowing users to search, post, and RSVP for events from Jewish nonprofits.
• Community Post Online news-sharing platform for reading and sharing Jewish news about people, places, and programs in the Miami Jewish community.
• Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) Federation program connecting community members with volunteer opportunities to provide hands-on help across Federation programs and partner agencies.
• Community Directory Online directory of Jewish religious, social, and educational institutions in Miami-Dade County.
• Find a Rabbi Online directory enabling users to locate rabbis by region and denomination across Miami-Dade County.
• Mishkan Miami: Jewish Spiritual Support and Chaplaincy Spiritual support and chaplaincy program including Mishkan Miami, which partners with Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute for the Sabbath of Wholeness spiritual healing program.
• Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Federation committee that operates the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, honoring Holocaust survivors and providing Holocaust education to the community.
• Community Security Resources Federation resources supporting community safety and security for Miami-area Jewish institutions and individuals, including a security incident reporting link.
• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Federation subsidiary advocating year-round on behalf of the Jewish community and building bridges with other groups, addressing antisemitism and anti-Israel activities.
• Diller Teen Fellows and Robotics Festival Federation youth leadership program operated through the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), including the Diller Teen Fellows program and the annual Robotics Festival.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 11,168 requests for assistance handled through 24-hour hotline with over $194,000 in emergency grants provided
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and secondary.

• City of Yerucham, IsraelflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Miami Jewish community partnered with Yerucham in January 2007. Located in the Negev Desert with 11,000+ residents, the partnership focuses on people-to-people relationships, youth futures, school twinning, robotics programs, and economic development.
• The Jewish Agency for IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary overseas partner established in 1929 that helps Jews immigrate to Israel and provides services to help newcomers settle and acclimate. Also offers assistance to Israeli victims of terror and works to connect Israel and Jews worldwide through renewal programs and shaliach (emissary) efforts.
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1914, JDC is a non-political humanitarian aid organization working in more than 70 countries. Rescues Jews in danger, provides relief to those in distress, supports renewal of self-sustaining Jewish community life, and helps Israel's most vulnerable overcome social challenges.
• World ORTsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest Jewish education and vocational training NGO, specializing in technology. Operates in Israel and 37 other countries and helps approximately 300,000 students worldwide.
• Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation's primary social services partner operating the 24-hour Access and Information hotline, Kosher Food Bank, and meal programs serving Holocaust survivors and homebound seniors in Miami-Dade County.
• Hebrew Free Loan Association of South FloridasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides interest-free loans for housing assistance, emergency needs, education, auto expenses, medical bills, and Bar Mitzvah costs to community members in need.
• Baptist Health Miami Cancer InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Mishkan Miami (Federation's chaplaincy program) to present the Sabbath of Wholeness, a monthly spiritual healing program.
• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks year-round to advocate on behalf of the Jewish community and build bridges with others, addressing antisemitism and anti-Israel activities.
• City of Or Akiva, IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiami has partnered with Or Akiva for nearly 30 years to support programs offering social and educational services to residents.
• EshelsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Incubator Grant recipient working to raise awareness around LGBTQ+ Orthodox communities, offering South Florida LGBTQ+ Shabbaton programs.
• KeshetsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Incubator Grant recipient providing shivyon (equality) training helping organizations create welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
• Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation agency operating Diller Teen Fellows program, the annual Robotics Festival, and other Jewish education initiatives.
• Jewish Museum of Florida-FIUsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives Federation funding to preserve and share Jewish heritage and history in Florida.
• Holocaust Memorial Miami BeachsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Committee of Federation that honors Holocaust survivors and provides Holocaust education to the community.
• Beit Issie ShapirosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael's leading developer of innovative therapies and state-of-the-art services for children and adults with disabilities, serving over half a million people annually.
• ShalvasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael Association for Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, providing one-on-one early intervention therapy program for infants with disabilities ages 0-18 months and their parents.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: A peer East Coast federation with comparable structure, fundraising mechanism, and portfolio of social service, education, and overseas grantmaking.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: A directly comparable Jewish federation running an annual campaign, funding day schools and JCCs, and operating international programs through the same partner agencies (JAFI, JDC).
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: A peer Southeast regional federation with a similar annual campaign model, day school/JCC funding, and overseas programs through the Jewish Agency and JDC.
• Jewish Federation of San Diego County: A peer regional federation running an annual campaign, supporting day schools, JCCs, and overseas programs through the same global partner network.
• UJA-Federation of New York: The largest Jewish federation in North America with a comparable annual campaign model, broad portfolio of funded agencies, and similar international grantmaking through JAFI and JDC partnerships.
• Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (San Francisco): A peer West Coast federation with the same combined annual campaign and endowment fund structure, funding Bay Area Jewish agencies and international programs.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: The largest Jewish federation in the western U.S., directly comparable as a community-wide annual campaign, grantmaking, and social services federation serving a major metropolitan Jewish population.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Another directly comparable community-wide Jewish federation mobilizing resources through an annual campaign and supporting partner agencies across social services, education, and Israel/overseas programs.
• Jewish Federation of Chicago: A peer metropolitan Jewish federation with the same annual campaign structure, day school and JCC grantmaking, and overseas programs in Israel and the former Soviet Union.

Regional players

• Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: A nearby Florida Jewish federation operating in the same state with comparable mission, fundraising structure, and beneficiary agency model, though serving a separate geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JewishMiami
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPqzKce_H8OOqLp5qrMKL3A
• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishmiamifan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-miami-jewish-federation

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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