Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida

What Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida does

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit umbrella organization headquartered at 8505 San Jose Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. It operates as the regional Jewish federation for Northeast Florida, running the Annual Campaign that raises and allocates philanthropic dollars to local partner agencies and overseas Jewish communities. The federation traces its lineage through a 2018 merger of the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville and the Jewish Foundation of Northeast Florida (founded 1995), and today serves the local Jewish community alongside global beneficiaries in Israel and 70+ countries. Its core partner agencies include the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA), Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS), River Garden Senior Services, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, and Torah Academy, supported by allocations exceeding $16 million over the past decade.

The organization's programmatic portfolio spans local social services, education, senior care, and overseas humanitarian and Jewish-identity programming delivered through partnerships with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), World ORT, and the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). It also operates the Hadera-Eiron Partnership Region and runs rapid-response campaigns such as the Ukraine Extraordinary Campaign and Operation Swords of Iron. Donors are cultivated through segmented programming including Women's Philanthropy, Next Gen, and legacy giving. The organization holds a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating, reflecting accountability and transparency standards.

The technology stack is conventional for the sector: a FEDWEB-powered content management system for the public website, FCSuite for donation processing and CRM, and standard third-party analytics and advertising pixels (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity). The federation's revenue model is the classic community federation model: an annual unified fundraising campaign that aggregates donations from individuals, families, and foundations, then allocates net proceeds across local agencies, overseas partners, and emergency response initiatives. Governance is led by CEO Mariam Shpeen Feist (appointed 2024) and President Jennifer Plotkin, supported by a volunteer board structure typical of the JFNA system.

Name

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida

Legal name

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida

Website

https://jewishjacksonville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit umbrella organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL that runs the Annual Campaign to raise and allocate funds for Jewish community agencies across Northeast Florida, Israel, and 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy and Nonprofit Fundraising Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

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Community Foundations

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

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Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries

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

SECONDARYBPAGAKAJ

Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations

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

SECONDARYBPAGAKAN

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations

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

Keywords

• Community philanthropy fundraising
• Endowment fund management
• Donor advised funds
• Annual campaign giving
• Humanitarian aid coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign Donations: The organization raises funds through an Annual Campaign to support local and overseas agencies. Over the past 10 years, the Federation has allocated over $16 million dollars to partner agencies and schools.
2. Corporate Philanthropy: Corporate sponsors partner with the organization for community exposure and access to the vibrant Jewish community, with programs spanning from caring for those in need to nurturing Jewish identity.
3. Foundation Endowments: The Jewish Foundation manages endowment funds, donor advised funds, and legacy gifts that serve to preserve Jewish life in the community and create permanent financial stability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida operates as a 501(c)(3) umbrella fundraising and grantmaking organization that runs an Annual Campaign and manages the Jewish Foundation's endowment, donor advised funds, and planned giving programs to raise and distribute funds to local Jewish partner agencies, synagogues, day schools, and global humanitarian partners. It also provides community security services, Israel engagement programs, and women's philanthropy initiatives serving the Jewish community of Northeast Florida and supporting Jewish communities worldwide.

Product overview

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as the umbrella organization for the Jewish community in Northeast Florida. The organization operates through its core programs: the Annual Campaign (primary fundraising), the Jewish Foundation (endowment and legacy giving), Partner Agencies Program, Community Security Initiative, Israel Programs, and Women's Philanthropy. These programs work together to support local and global Jewish communities through charitable giving, educational programming, security services, and cultural initiatives. The organization is a Charity Navigator Four-Star rated organization that has allocated over $16 million to partner agencies over the past decade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Campaign The Federation's primary annual fundraising initiative that raises funds from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and philanthropists to support local Jewish partner agencies and overseas humanitarian programs. Over the past 10 years, the Federation has allocated over $16 million to partner agencies and schools through this campaign.
• Jewish Foundation (Endowment and Legacy Giving) Established in 1995 and merged with the Federation in 2018, this endowment and legacy giving program creates permanent financial stability for the Northeast Florida Jewish community through donor advised funds, endowment funds, charitable gift planning, and partner agency endowments.
• Partner Agencies Program Umbrella funding program that channels Annual Campaign and foundation dollars to local Jewish organizations including Jewish Community Alliance, Jewish Family & Community Services, River Garden Senior Services, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, and Torah Academy of Jacksonville.
• Community Security Initiative Security program providing incident reporting, safety resources, and protective services for the Jewish community in Northeast Florida, led by a dedicated Director of Community Security.
• Israel Programs Programs connecting the local community with Israel through trips to Israel, the Joan Levin Gift of Israel Program for youth, and emergency response campaigns such as Operation Swords of Iron.
• Women's Philanthropy A collective of Jewish women engaged in tzedakah (charitable giving) that inspires the next generation of leaders and includes initiatives like Lion of Judah and LEAD programs.
• Donor Advised Funds Philanthropic funds allowing donors to organize their charitable giving with professional management through the Jewish Foundation.
• Endowment Funds Permanent funds established to provide ongoing support for Jewish education, community services, and organizational sustainability.
• Corporate Philanthropy Program Corporate sponsorship program offering businesses exposure and access to the Jewish community through partnership with the Federation.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Community Alliance (JCA)coreOthersPartner agency receiving annual funding support from the Federation. JCA strengthens Jewish life and serves as a common meeting ground while enhancing quality of life for the community.
• Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS)coreOthersPartner agency providing non-sectarian social services to those in need throughout the Greater Jacksonville and North Florida region.
• River Garden Senior ServicescoreOthersPartner agency providing a wide range of quality, cost-effective elder care services in residential, outpatient, and community-based settings.
• Martin J. Gottlieb Day SchoolcoreOthersPartner Jewish day school receiving funding support from the Federation.
• Torah Academy of JacksonvillecoreOthersPartner Jewish school receiving funding support from the Federation.
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partner organization receiving campaign funds for humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Jewish populations worldwide, including Ukraine emergency response.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partner organization supporting Israel-related programs and humanitarian needs, including aliyah-related assistance.
• World ORTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal education partner receiving campaign funds to provide educational support and assistance to Jewish communities.
• The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization connecting local federations for collective action and global impact, coordinating emergency response campaigns.
• Hadera-Eiron Partnership RegionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsraeli partnership region for youth dialogue programs, connecting Israeli and American teens for cultural exchange and dialogue.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: Another large regional Jewish federation running an Annual Campaign to support local partner agencies and overseas Jewish communities through the JFNA network. Directly comparable in operating model, although with materially larger scale.
• Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego: Jewish-focused community foundation managing endowments, donor-advised funds, and legacy gifts — directly comparable to the Jewish Foundation arm of JFFNF that was established in 1995 and merged in 2018.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas: Direct peer — a regional Jewish Federation in a comparable US Sun Belt metro, similarly structured around an Annual Campaign distributing to partner agencies and schools. JFFNF's CEO Mariam Shpeen Feist was previously president and CEO here, indicating direct operational comparability.
• Jewish Federation of Chicago: Mid-sized-to-large Jewish federation running an Annual Campaign and partner agency funding model. Directly comparable mission and structure; provides a benchmark for what scaled federation operations look like.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Mid-size regional Jewish federation with similar Annual Campaign and partner agency model. Comparable in scale, organizational structure, and reliance on the JFNA network for collective action.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Regional Jewish federation in another Sun Belt/Southeast US metro with similar size and demographic profile to Jacksonville. Comparable in Annual Campaign scale, partner agency ecosystem, and donor development approaches.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: Large regional Jewish federation with the same federation/partner agency model. Comparable operating structure and donor development programs, but operates in a much larger metro with a significantly bigger campaign.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Regional Jewish federation with the same Annual Campaign, partner agency network, and overseas allocation structure. Comparable in governance, fundraising mechanics, and beneficiary profile.

Broad incumbents

• UJA-Federation of New York: The largest Jewish federation globally, operating the same Annual Campaign / partner-agency / overseas allocation model as JFFNF but at massive scale. Comparable in mission and structure; demonstrates the upper bound of the regional federation model.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): Umbrella network of which JFFNF is a member. Comparable because it is the parent platform that coordinates, advocates, and allocates collective funds across local federations for national and global Jewish priorities. Not a direct competitor but the structural counterpart that JFFNF feeds into.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JaxJewish
• Instagraminstagram.com/jaxjewish
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewish-federation-of-north-florida

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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