Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

What Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia does

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable federation (EIN 23-1500085) founded in 1901 as the Federation of Jewish Charities and headquartered at Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia. It operates as the central regional Jewish communal organization for Greater Philadelphia, with a subsidiary Jewish Community Foundation managing $444M in assets under management as of FY2025 (up from $354.5M in 2023). The Federation invests across three pillars: caring for vulnerable populations locally (food insecurity, senior care, Holocaust survivor support, disability services, mental health), supporting Israel and global Jewry (including 25+ year Partnership2Gether relationships with Sdot Negev and Netivot), and securing Jewish continuity through education, camping, teen programs, and security services.

The Federation's revenue model is donation-driven, anchored by an Annual Campaign / Jewish Community Fund, donor-advised funds ($14.2M in FY2025 grants), planned giving and endowments via the Jewish Community Foundation, special emergency campaigns (notably the Philly Stands With Israel Fund which raised $16.5M+ in pledges), and a niche real-estate professional network (JFRE) that gathers 600+ industry participants annually. Total community investment reached $66M in FY2025 and over $59.5M in FY2026 (early fiscal-year), distributed through grants to 51+ partner agencies including JFCS, JEVS, KleinLife, Penn Hillel, the Greater Philly Hillel Network, Latet, Leket Israel, Sheba Medical Center, United Hatzalah, and AWIS.

The organization reaches donors and community members through a hybrid direct-to-consumer and community-led GTM: 181 events annually engage 7,000+ participants across affinity groups (Women of Vision, NextGen, JFRE, Women's Philanthropy, JPRO, LIFE & LEGACY) and neighborhood Kehillot; digital channels include the jewishphilly.org website, email newsletters, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, X). Underlying technology is standard nonprofit infrastructure (donation portal, CRM, email platform); no proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or APIs are disclosed. The Federation holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating with overhead of approximately 12 cents per dollar raised.

Name

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Website

https://jewishphilly.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1901 that serves as the central regional Jewish philanthropic organization, raising and distributing approximately $66M annually across local vulnerable populations, Israel/global Jewry, and Jewish continuity programs through grants to 51+ partner agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAG

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAGAKAH

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAGAKAE

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Community philanthropy
• Charitable giving
• Donor advised funds
• Humanitarian aid
• Jewish community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

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, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign / Jewish Community Fund: The core annual fundraising campaign that raises millions of dollars each year to provide vital services and programs to the Jewish community. The Jewish Community Fund is the main source of unrestricted dollars allocated to areas of greatest need locally, in Israel and around the world.
2. Donor Advised Funds: Charitable investment accounts where donors contribute cash or stock and receive an immediate charitable tax deduction while maintaining advisory privileges over fund distributions. Donor Advised Fund Grants totaled $14.2M in FY2025.
3. Jewish Community Foundation / Planned Giving: The Jewish Community Foundation serves as a philanthropic partner for individuals and families seeking to create lasting impact through planned giving and endowment campaigns. Funds under management grew from $354.5M in 2023 to $444M in 2025.
4. Special Campaigns and Emergency Funds: Emergency response campaigns such as the Philly Stands With Israel Fund for humanitarian needs. Raised $16.5+ million in pledges for urgent humanitarian needs and recovery efforts following October 7 attacks.
5. Real Estate and Other Programs: Jewish Federation Real Estate group that gathers 600+ real estate professionals annually. Corporate sponsorship opportunities also available.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that mobilizes and redistributes philanthropic dollars to support the Jewish community locally, in Israel, and globally. It raises funds through annual campaigns, donor advised funds, planned giving, and emergency appeals, and distributes them via grants to partner agencies, direct service programs (such as the Mitzvah Food Program), scholarships, security resources, and humanitarian relief initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jewish Community Fund (Annual Campaign) The Federation's signature annual fundraising campaign that raises millions of dollars each year to provide vital services and programs for the Jewish community. Available to individual donors and philanthropists.
• Donor Advised Funds Charitable investment accounts where donors contribute cash or stock and receive an immediate charitable tax deduction while retaining advisory privileges over fund distributions. Donor Advised Fund Grants totaled $14.2M in FY2025.
• Jewish Community Foundation (Planned Giving) Philanthropic partner service for individuals and families seeking to create lasting impact through planned giving, endowments, and legacy campaigns. Manages $444M in funds under management as of FY2025.
• Mitzvah Food Program Food distribution program serving food insecure individuals and families in the Jewish community since 1996. Provides free kosher monthly food boxes and includes senior delivery services tailored to medical dietary needs.
• Security Resources for Jewish Institutions Federation-administered security grant program and training for Jewish institutions and places of worship, delivered in partnership with the Secure Community Network. Funded 51 organizations for security in summer 2025.
• Teen Programs and Scholarships Federation-run programs supporting Jewish teen identity, including the Diller Teen Fellows leadership program, camp scholarships, Israel engagement, and resilience initiatives for teens and families.
• Partnership2Gether (Israel Engagement) Sustained partnership program linking Greater Philadelphia with the Sdot Negev and Netivot regions of southern Israel for over 25 years, supporting community development, education, and emergency humanitarian response.
• Foundation for Jewish Day Schools Federation-administered fund channeling Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) contributions to support Jewish day schools in Greater Philadelphia. Allocated $17.4M in FY2025.
• LIFE & LEGACY Program Federation-administered planned giving and legacy society program that helps individuals create endowment gifts to support Jewish community causes after their lifetime.
• Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) Professional network and annual event series gathering 600+ commercial real estate professionals for networking, education, and Federation fundraising support.
• Philly Stands With Israel Emergency Fund Federation-administered emergency humanitarian fundraising campaign directing resources to immediate relief, basic needs, food, first responder equipment, bomb shelters, and trauma services for affected Israeli communities.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Sponsorship program through which businesses underwrite Federation signature events and programs in exchange for visibility and community engagement benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• In FY2025, invested $66 million into Greater Philadelphia, Israel and worldwide through Foundation for Jewish Day Schools ($17.4M), Direct Support ($21.1M), DAF Grants ($14.2M), Rent Abatements ($6.8M), and Israel Emergency Fund ($6.45M)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization connecting 146+ Jewish Federations. JFNA pools funds for Israel emergency response, coordinates policy advocacy, and provides collective support for humanitarian relief and economic recovery efforts in Israel.
• Sdot Negev Regional CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership2Gether region bordering Gaza, where Federation has worked for nearly 25 years. Emergency funding supports basic needs, education, security, and rebuilding efforts following Oct. 7 attacks. Sdot Negev home to 11,000 residents being rebuilt.
• Netivot (Partnership2Gether)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership2Gether city region for over 25 years. Emergency funding provided food for 750 families, equipment for first responders, bomb shelters, generators, and support for trauma services at Netivot Resilience Center.
• American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading global Jewish humanitarian organization working in 70 countries. JDC puts Jewish values of mutual responsibility into action, providing rescue, relief and renewal for vulnerable populations worldwide.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1924, JAFI provides global framework for aliyah, ensures Jewish safety worldwide, and connects Jews to Israel. Funding supports Victims of Terror Fund and economic recovery programs.
• Birthright Israel FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaises vital funds to ensure eligible young Jewish adults can receive life-changing educational trips to Israel, nurturing strong Jewish identities and securing the Jewish future.
• Latet Israeli Humanitarian AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest NGO addressing poverty and food insecurity in Israel. Mobilizes Israeli civil society to provide monthly assistance to 95,000 families and 1,450 Holocaust survivors through a network of 210 local associations.
• Leket IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food rescue network redistributing surplus nutritious food. Provides produce gleaned from fields, cooked meals from hotels and army bases to nonprofit partners serving food insecure families.
• Dror IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducates and empowers young people and those on the social and geographic periphery. Through schools, Jewish-Arab programs, youth movement, and social justice initiatives, Dror Israel betters lives of 150,000 people annually.
• Secure Community Network (SCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America. Serves as regional security hub providing resources, training and guidance to ensure Jewish institutions can operate safely.
• ADL PhiladelphiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnti-Defamation League regional office. Federation's JCRC joined ADL and AJC in Harrisburg to meet with elected officials about issues impacting the Jewish community.
• AJC GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Jewish Committee. Collaborates with Federation on advocacy efforts including Harrisburg advocacy day to address antisemitism and Jewish community concerns.
• Sheba Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading medical center in Middle East. Emergency funding went toward new rehabilitation center for soldiers and civilians affected by Oct. 7 conflict.
• AtidimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdentifies young people from underserved periphery and invests in their education from high school through college. Offers comprehensive support for careers in high-tech, defense and public services.
• Olim BeyahadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports high-achieving Ethiopian-Israeli students and graduates with mentorship, leadership development, and career placement to properly integrate them into Israeli society.
• United HatzalahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 6,500+ volunteer medics providing medical treatment in average response time of 3 minutes. Emergency funding supported critical IDF assistance and emergency response vehicles.
• Magen David Adom (MDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael's official representative to International Red Cross, responsible for disaster relief, ambulance and blood services. American Friends of Greater Philadelphia supported emergency response.
• Israel Trauma CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trauma treatment response provider operating 12 resilience centers. Funding supports resilience center in Netivot to address growing mental health needs.
• Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to make progressive and pluralistic Judaism accessible to all Israelis through education, social action, religious pluralism advocacy, and connections between Israeli and Diaspora Jews.
• Masorti Foundation for Conservative JudaismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports work of Israelis building Judaism that preserves tradition while adapting to modern life. Helps Conservative Jews in US participate in this historic enterprise.
• BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvances democracy, pluralism and justice through study, action and community. Helps secular and religious Jews take ownership of Jewish identities with programs for 20+ years.
• OfanimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides STEM programs for elementary students in Netivot. After Oct. 7, pivoted to serve displaced children with educational programming at evacuation centers.
• Lone Soldier Center in Memory of Michael LevinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides warm meals and community for IDF soldiers with no family in Israel. Emergency funding supported housing, food and mental health for reservists.
• Friends of Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-political organization providing for wellbeing of IDF soldiers, veterans and family members. IDF requests donations be channeled through FIDF and Association for Israel's Soldiers.
• Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers (AWIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSole avenue for direct donations to IDF soldiers and units. Emergency funding went toward simulator to train civilian doctors for army reserves.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF): Major regional Jewish Federation operating a comparable annual campaign, foundation, and Partnership2Gether relationship.
• UJA-Federation of New York: The largest Jewish Federation in North America. Most direct peer by mission, structure, and federated giving model serving a major U.S. Jewish community.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies (Greater Boston): Federated Jewish philanthropy serving the Greater Boston area with similar annual campaign, Israel/global giving, and community programming structure.
• The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Regional Jewish Federation serving the Greater Washington D.C. area with comparable federated fundraising, security programs, and Partnership2Gether-style Israel engagement.
• Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles: One of the largest U.S. Jewish Federations, structurally similar with multi-pillar grantmaking to local, national, and Israeli partner agencies.
• The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore: Mid-Atlantic Jewish Federation serving the Baltimore region with the same federated giving, agency grantmaking, and community programming structure.
• Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County: Regional Jewish Federation in a fast-growing Jewish community, with analogous donor-advised fund, planned giving, and Partnership2Gether programs.
• United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: The classic non-Jewish federated giving organization operating under the same model - pooling workplace donations and distributing via grants to multiple partner agencies. Closely comparable business model and donor experience.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): National umbrella for 146+ Jewish Federations. Not a direct competitor but the central convening body that the Philadelphia Federation both funds and coordinates with on collective action.

Emerging players

• Hillel International: Federation-supported campus Jewish engagement network serving ~85% of Penn's Jewish undergrads through Penn Hillel. Related ecosystem player that channels Federation dollars to student programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JFedinPhilly
• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishphilly
• Instagraminstagram.com/jewishphilly
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewishphilly

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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