Milwaukee Jewish Federation

What Milwaukee Jewish Federation does

Milwaukee Jewish Federation is a non-profit federation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1902, that serves the Jewish community of Milwaukee and the broader region through coordinated philanthropy, Israel and global Jewry engagement, community security, Jewish education, and cultural programming. The organization operates as the central coordinating body for Jewish communal life, raising funds through an annual campaign and managing planned giving and endowment vehicles through its Jewish Community Foundation department, which oversees more than $220 million in assets across 900+ philanthropic funds. Programs are segmented by audience including children and teens, young adults and professionals, and Israel-focused participants, with the Federation connecting donors, families, and institutions through events, volunteer opportunities, and educational initiatives.

The Federation's revenue model is built on charitable donations (including the 2025 Annual Campaign which raised $7M+), planned giving vehicles such as Donor Advised Funds (minimum $2,500), the Lion of Judah Endowment ($108,000 minimum), and the Jewish Women's Endowment Fund ($1,800 membership), and a scholarship program that distributes over $700,000 annually. The Jewish Community Foundation, established in 1973, provides perpetual endowment and planned giving infrastructure including donor advised funds, charitable trusts, and bequests. Distribution occurs through direct in-person engagement at the headquarters at 1360 N. Prospect Avenue, a website-based donation and event registration platform, email newsletters, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr), and a corporate partnership program. The organization is rated four stars by Charity Navigator (EIN 39-0806312) and employs 101-250 staff.

Name

Milwaukee Jewish Federation

Legal name

Milwaukee Jewish Federation

Website

https://milwaukeejewish.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Milwaukee Jewish Federation is a non-profit organization founded in 1902 that serves Milwaukee's Jewish community through coordinated philanthropy, Israel engagement, security, education, and cultural programs, managing $220M+ in planned giving assets via its Jewish Community Foundation department.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign Donations: Annual fundraising campaign supporting immediate community needs and programs. Raised $7M+ as part of the 2025 Annual Campaign.
2. Jewish Community Foundation - Planned Giving: Manages $220 million in assets through donor advised funds, endowments, charitable trusts, and bequests. Provides perpetual support for Jewish community through permanent funds.
3. Donor Advised Funds: Streamlined charitable giving vehicles established with minimum $2,500, helping donors maximize tax deductions while supporting charitable organizations.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Milwaukee Jewish Federation is a non-profit federation that coordinates annual giving campaigns, planned giving, and community programs for the Milwaukee Jewish community. It operates the Jewish Community Foundation, which manages over $220 million in assets through donor advised funds, endowments, charitable trusts, and bequests. The federation also delivers community security, Jewish education, cultural programming, and scholarships totaling more than $700,000 annually.

Product overview

Milwaukee Jewish Federation is a non-profit organization operating as a single unified entity rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization's primary offerings are community programs including philanthropy, Israel & Global Jewry initiatives, security, Jewish education, and cultural programs. Its Jewish Community Foundation division manages over $220 million in assets through planned giving vehicles including Donor Advised Funds, endowments, charitable trusts, and bequests. The organization also provides over $700,000 annually in scholarships and operates a community job board (Jewish Jobs MKE). Programs are categorized by audience: Children & Teens, Professionals & Young Adults, and Israel & International.

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Brands

• Jewish Community Foundation: A department of Milwaukee Jewish Federation that helps donors make a long-term impact on the vibrancy and financial stability of the community through planned giving and endowments. Has more than $220 million in assets.

Products and services

• Jewish Community Foundation Planned giving and endowment program with over $220 million in assets, offering donor advised funds, endowments, charitable trusts, and bequests to help donors make long-term charitable impact in the Jewish community.
• Philanthropy Programs Annual giving campaigns and philanthropy initiatives that support the Jewish community, including the Annual Campaign which raised over $7M in 2025.
• Israel & Global Jewry Programs Programs connecting Milwaukee's Jewish community to Israel and Jewish communities worldwide through immersive, educational, and purpose-driven experiences.
• Security Programs Safety and security initiatives for the Jewish community including incident reporting and community protection measures.
• Jewish Education Educational programs and resources for Jewish learning and community development.
• Culture & History Programs Cultural programming and historical preservation initiatives celebrating Jewish heritage and traditions.
• Scholarship Program Provides over $700,000 annually in scholarships supporting college education, study in Israel, and Jewish day school for Milwaukee families.
• Donor Advised Funds Charitable giving accounts established with as little as $2,500 (cash, stock, mutual funds, or other property) that streamline philanthropy and may help maximize tax deductions.
• Lion of Judah Endowment Permanent endowment ensuring annual gifts of $5,000 or more continue to the Annual Campaign in perpetuity, requiring a minimum gift of $108,000 through cash, securities, property, life insurance, or estate plan.
• Create a Jewish Legacy Program Endowment program helping individuals and families establish permanent legacy gifts reflecting commitment to Jewish life continuity for generations.
• Jewish Jobs MKE Job board connecting individuals with employment opportunities across Milwaukee's Jewish community.

Quantifiable outcome

• $7M+ raised in 2025 Annual Campaign
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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• UJA-Federation of New York: New York's UJA-Federation — runs the largest annual UJA campaign in the US, a planned giving foundation, community security coordination, and Israel/global programs. Direct federation-system peer with the same umbrella affiliation.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) — Boston-area federation operating the same model of unified annual campaign, donor advised funds, security coordination, and Israel engagement. Direct structural peer with comparable scale.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia — operates the same federation model: Annual Campaign, Foundation services, security programs, Israel & overseas engagement. Direct structural peer.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: Los Angeles Jewish Federation — operates the same federation model: centralized annual campaign, planned giving foundation, community security, Israel engagement, and Jewish education for the LA Jewish community. Most directly comparable by structure and mission; significantly larger scale.
• Jewish United Fund (Jewish Federation of Chicago): JUF / Jewish Federation of Chicago — Midwest peer with Annual Campaign, foundation services, and comprehensive community programming. Strong structural similarity to MJF as a major Midwest city federation.
• Jewish Federation of Atlanta: Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta — peer federation with annual campaign, foundation, security, and Israel programs. Operates a similar comprehensive community model to MJF.
• Jewish Federation of San Diego County: Jewish Federation of San Diego County — direct peer federation running Annual Campaign, planned giving, community security, and Israel programs. Closely aligned mission and operating model.
• Jewish Federation of St. Louis: Jewish Federation of St. Louis — Midwest peer federation with annual campaign, planned giving foundation, and community security programs. Closely comparable by region and demographic profile to MJF.
• Jewish Federation of Detroit: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit — Midwest peer federation with annual campaign, foundation, security, and Israel programs. Closely comparable regional peer to MJF.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Jewish Federation of Cleveland — direct Midwest peer with similar scale, Annual Campaign, Jewish Community Foundation, and security programming. Among the closest comparables to MJF in size and regional context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/jewishmilwaukee
• Facebookfacebook.com/JewishMilwaukee
• Instagraminstagram.com/jewishmilwaukee
• Xx.com/jewishmilwaukee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/milwaukee-jewish-federation

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Subsidiaries1 record

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