Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven

What Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven does

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization headquartered at 360 Amity Road in Woodbridge, Connecticut, founded in 1949 to serve the Jewish community of Greater New Haven. It operates as one of 147 federations within the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) network, which collectively raises more than $3 billion annually for Jewish communal needs. The Federation's core activities center on fundraising through an Annual Campaign and targeted emergency appeals, with the proceeds redistributed to local beneficiary agencies, community programs, and international humanitarian relief efforts.

Its programmatic surface spans the Annual Campaign, Israel Emergency Support, a Young Leadership Division (YLD), the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Jewish Community Aging in Place Resources (JCARR), and PJ Library family-engagement programming. The Federation runs event-driven fundraising vehicles such as the COVID-19 Response Fund (raising $277K+), the Masks for Heroes initiative (distributing more than 1 million masks), the 2021 Virtual Mission to Washington advocacy event, and the post-October 7, 2023 Israel Emergency Campaign. It maintains a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and operates with 11–50 employees under a leadership team including CEO Judy Alperin, President Jeffrey Hoos, and Chief Development Officer David Heilbron. The business model is donation-driven: contributed revenue is generated from individuals, families, and corporate partners in the Greater New Haven Jewish community, then allocated to grantees and emergency response — there is no earned-income or commercial product revenue stream.

Name

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven

Website

https://jewishnewhaven.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is a Woodbridge, Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1949 that raises and redistributes charitable funds for the Greater New Haven Jewish community, operating as one of 147 federations in the JFNA network.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Community fundraising programs
• Jewish community services
• Social work outreach
• Refugee resettlement assistance
• Israel advocacy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodbridge

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is a nonprofit charitable federation that raises and distributes funds to sustain the Jewish community in Greater New Haven, Israel, and worldwide. It delivers community programs in philanthropy, advocacy, social services, education, refugee resettlement, Israel and overseas engagement, and security, and coordinates a network of local Jewish partner agencies and synagogues through grantmaking and convening.

Product overview

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is a community-driven nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services organized around four pillars: Philanthropy & Giving (Annual Campaign, Israel Emergency Support, Legacy giving), Community Engagement (Young Leadership Division, Women's Philanthropy, JEWEL Society), Israel & Overseas Programs (March of the Living, Partnership2Gether), and Community Support & Advocacy (JCRC, Refugee Resettlement, Social Work Outreach Services). The Federation also operates educational programs including PJ Library, Shalom Baby, and the New Haven Beit Midrash, along with security initiatives through Secure Jewish CT. The organization connects local Jewish community members to resources, support, and each other through fundraising, advocacy, and direct service delivery.

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Brands

• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC): The public affairs arm of the Jewish Federation that represents Jewish community interests to public officials, media, and the community at large, promoting tikkun olam through advocacy and action.
• Young Leadership Division
• Ben-Gurion Society (BGS)
• Shalom New Haven

Products and services

• Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs The Federation's primary annual fundraising initiative supporting vital programs and services that sustain the Greater New Haven Jewish community as well as partners in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
• Israel Emergency Support Campaign Emergency fundraising campaign supporting Israel during times of crisis, providing resources for shelter, trauma response, hospital emergency departments, and essential support services.
• Young Leadership Division (YLD) Engagement program for Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s offering educational, social, leadership development, and fundraising events, including Ben-Gurion Society, Chai Bridge Builders, and Tzedakah Trailblazers membership tiers.
• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Public affairs arm of the Federation representing Jewish community interests to public officials, media, and the public, promoting tikkun olam through advocacy on Israel, antisemitism, and social justice.
• Women's Engagement & Philanthropy Programming and giving circle for women in the Greater New Haven Jewish community, including the Dignity Grows initiative providing menstrual products to those in need.
• PJ Library Free Jewish children's books and music program for families with young children, delivered monthly to subscribers.
• Shalom Baby Welcome program for families with newborns and young children, connecting them to the Jewish community with resources and programming including Tot Shabbat events.
• JEWEL Society Young adult engagement program supporting Jewish community involvement and connection.
• Refugee Resettlement (JCARR) Jewish Community Alliance for Refugee Resettlement program providing comprehensive support and welcome services for refugee families resettled in the United States.
• Israel & Overseas Programs International engagement programming including March of the Living, Partnership2Gether with the Afula-Gilboa region, and support for global Jewish communities.
• Social Work Outreach Services (SOS) Community social work outreach program connecting individuals and families with resources, counseling, and assistance.
• Scholarships & Grants Financial support programs including programmatic grants for partner agencies, scholarships for Jewish education, and various grant opportunities.
• Security Initiatives (Secure Jewish CT) Community security programs including Secure Jewish CT providing security resources, incident reporting, an alerts system, and the Regional CT Security Initiative.
• New Haven Beit Midrash Jewish adult learning initiative created in partnership with Pardes North America and area synagogues, featuring sessions led by world-renowned Jewish educators.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

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

• Camp LaurelwoodcoreOthersPartner agency offering Jewish summer camp programs. The Federation supports Camp Laurelwood through grants and programmatic partnerships, including emissary programs with Israeli counselors.
• JCC of Greater New HavencoreOthersPartner agency providing fitness, cultural arts, and community programming. Co-located at the Amity Road campus and partners on COVID-19 response initiatives.
• Jewish Family Service of Greater New HavencoreOthersPartner agency providing social services. Federation supports through grants including COVID-19 Response/Maimonides Fund allocations.
• Jewish Foundation of Greater New HavencoreOthersAffiliated foundation managing endowments and legacies. Partner for planned giving and endowment programs. Co-created COVID-19 Response Fund.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization representing 147 Jewish Federations. Federation participates in national campaigns, advocacy missions, and receives guidance and resources.
• Israel Action Network (IAN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHelps educate and mobilize communities to counter BDS and anti-Israel efforts. Works with JCRC on advocacy and community relations strategy.
• Secure Community Network (SCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational security organization providing threat monitoring, security training, and incident response coordination for Jewish communities.
• Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational hub for Jewish community relations. Federation participates through JCRC as part of the national-local community relations network.
• Jewish Agency for IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides emissaries and youth programs. Partnership2Gether/SNEC connects with Afula-Gilboa region in Israel through emissary exchanges.
• Pardes North AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in New Haven Beit Midrash, an adult Jewish learning initiative with sessions led by world-renowned Jewish educators.
• United Way of Greater New HavenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered on COVID-19 mask distribution events at Science Park in New Haven.
• Yale UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered on COVID-19 mask distribution events. Yale Hillel also operates in the community.
• Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community organizing coalition. Federation participates through JCRC for social justice advocacy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven:
• JCC Association of North America: National network of Jewish Community Centers, including the JCC of Greater New Haven that is a partner agency of the subject federation. Adjacent rather than competing; provides programmatic infrastructure the Federation partially underwrites.
• The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): The national umbrella for 147 Jewish federations including the subject company. Not a direct peer, but the parent network defining the operating model, shared advocacy, and collective $3B+ annual fundraising referenced in the company data.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Mid-Atlantic Jewish federation with annual campaign, partner agencies, Israel/overseas allocations, and community relations programming. Same federated model; serves a larger metro area.
• UJA-Federation of New York: The largest Jewish federation in North America, operating the same federated fundraising and grantmaking model to a much larger Jewish population in the New York metro area. Directly comparable business model and programmatic mix.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: A large New England Jewish federation operating annual campaigns, partner-agency grants, and overseas programs. Highly comparable operating model; larger scale gives broader programmatic reach.

Direct peers

• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: A mid-sized Jewish federation with a comparable mix of annual campaign, foundation/legacy giving, partner agencies, and Israel programming. Highly aligned operating model and scale range.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Regional Jewish federation running annual campaigns, security initiatives, refugee resettlement, and Israel/overseas programming. Comparable programmatic breadth and donor-development structure.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford: A regional Connecticut Jewish federation with very similar programmatic scope (campaigns, Israel/overseas, social services, security) and overlapping service geography. The closest peer in scale and structure to the subject federation.

Regional players

• Community Foundation for Greater New Haven: A general-purpose community foundation in the same geography that co-invested in COVID-19 mask distribution with the subject federation. Comparable community-foundation model but with broader (non-Jewish) mission and donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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