Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties

Name

Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties

Website

https://jewishfederationlcc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewish Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Community nonprofit services
• Jewish philanthropy fundraising
• Social services counseling
• Community newspaper publishing
• Cultural community programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign Donations: The primary revenue stream is the Annual Campaign, which raises funds to support local Jewish community programs, Israeli causes, and worldwide Jewish needs. Donors contribute at various levels to fund philanthropic, educational, and social service programs.
2. Israel Emergency Fund: Specialized fund for humanitarian aid to Israel during emergencies, accepting donations for emerging needs due to conflict situations.
3. L'CHAYIM Publication Support: The monthly newspaper L'CHAYIM is underwritten by the Federation as a community service. Voluntary contributions are requested from subscribers at various donation levels ($18-$180+) to offset postage and production costs.
4. L'CHAYIM Advertising: The monthly newspaper accepts advertising from local businesses targeting the affluent Jewish demographic in Lee & Charlotte Counties, with nine different ad sizes and multiple insertion discounts.
5. Event Registration Fees: Some programs charge nominal registration fees, such as PJ Library Rosh Hashanah at the Farm ($10 per family) to cover event costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties is a 501c3 non-profit organization that serves the Jewish community in Southwest Florida through a portfolio of philanthropy, education, and social-service programs. It raises funds via the Annual Campaign (also including the Israel Emergency Fund) to support local Jewish needs, Israeli and overseas Jewish communities, and programs such as Jewish Family Services, Lunch Bunch, PJ Library, Mahjong classes, and P2G Bagels & Schmooze. It also publishes the L'CHAYIM monthly newspaper mailed to 5,000 Jewish residents in Lee and Charlotte Counties.

Product overview

Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties operates as a nonprofit umbrella organization offering a portfolio of community programs and services. The core offerings include Jewish Family Services (providing counseling and social support), the L'CHAYIM monthly newspaper (mailed to 5,000 Jewish residents), and the Annual Campaign (community fundraising). Additional programs span children's services (PJ Library), community gatherings (Lunch Bunch, Bagels & Schmooze), recreational activities (Mahjong Classes), emergency philanthropy (Israel Emergency Fund), security services, scholarships, and a weekly email newsletter. The organization functions as a hub connecting Jewish community members through philanthropy, education, and social services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'CHAYIM: Monthly newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties, keeping readers informed about local, national and international Jewish news. Distributed to 5,000 Jewish residents in Lee & Charlotte Counties.

Products and services

• Jewish Family Services (JFS) Provides information, referral, and counseling services to the Jewish community, including programs for special needs, the elderly, and indigent community members.
• Annual Campaign Annual community fundraising campaign providing resources to fund local and overseas programs supporting Jewish community initiatives.
• Israel Emergency Fund Fund receiving donations to help meet emerging humanitarian needs in Israel due to conflict and emergencies.
• L'CHAYIM Monthly Newspaper Monthly newspaper keeping readers informed about local, national, and international Jewish news; mailed to 5,000 Jewish residents in Lee & Charlotte Counties, with advertising opportunities for local businesses.
• Lunch Bunch Free community lunch gathering program held at partner synagogues, bringing Jewish community members together for socialization, particularly seniors.
• PJ Library Programming Jewish children's book and family programming initiative including pajama pop-ups, ninja play events, and Rosh Hashanah celebrations.
• Community Calendar Federation calendar platform listing community events including Jewish holidays, programs, and activities across Lee & Charlotte Counties.
• Women's Philanthropy Women's giving circle within the Federation focused on philanthropic giving and community engagement.
• TOP Jewish Foundation Donor-advised fund and planned giving platform for Jewish charitable giving.
• Scholarships Scholarship programs available to community members for educational advancement.
• Community Security Community security initiative providing incident reporting and safety resources for the Jewish community.
• P2G Bagels & Schmooze Partnership2Gether (P2G) program creating people-to-people connections between the local Southwest Florida Jewish community and Israeli communities.
• Beginner Mahjong Classes Weekly mahjong instruction classes for beginners at the Jewish Federation, providing social activity and skill-building.
• Weekly E-Newsletter Weekly email newsletter sent every Thursday keeping subscribers informed on community events, cultural activities, breaking news, and Israel updates.
• Tribute/Memorials Funds directed in honor or memory of individuals, supporting Federation programs and the Jewish community.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Agency for Israel - Partnership2Gether (P2G)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership2Gether (P2G) is a Jewish Agency for Israel platform that creates 'people-to-people' connections between over 550 communities globally. The Federation participates in this partnership to foster connections between the local Southwest Florida Jewish community and Israeli communities.
• Temple Beth ElcoreOthersReform synagogue partner hosting Federation programs including Lunch Bunch events. Located at 16225 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
• Temple Beth ShalomcoreOthersSynagogue partner hosting Federation programs including Lunch Bunch. Located at 702 S.E. 24th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33990.
• Temple JudeacoreOthersConservative synagogue partner affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Hosts Federation Lunch Bunch events. Located at 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
• Temple ShalomminorOthersSynagogue partner in Port Charlotte area. Part of the community directory and network of Jewish organizations.
• Bat Yam Temple of the IslandsminorOthersReform synagogue on Sanibel Island. Part of the Jewish organizational community network.
• Community Free SynagogueminorOthersLocal synagogue offering Friday evening Sabbath eve dinner and worship services. Part of the Jewish organizational community.
• PJ LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Jewish family literacy program providing free Jewish books to children. Federation coordinates local PJ Library events including PJ Library Rosh Hashanah at the Farm, PJ Library Pajama Pop-Up, and PJ Library Ultimate Ninja Play.
• TOP Jewish FoundationminorOthersJewish Foundation partner included in Ways to Give section, offering planned giving and endowment opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: Another Florida-based Jewish Federation with an Annual Campaign, Jewish Family Services, and synagogue partnership network serving an older, affluent Jewish community on Florida's east coast — directly comparable model and demographic.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: Large regional Jewish Federation running Annual Campaign, Jewish Family & Children's Service, and PJ Library programming. Comparable federation model with same Annual Campaign + JFS + PJ Library combination, though at materially larger scale.
• UJA-Federation of New York: The largest U.S. Jewish Federation, operating an Annual Campaign, Jewish Community Services, and global giving to Israel and 70+ countries. Same Annual Campaign + global collective-giving model, but at far greater scale and complexity.
• Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund: San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Federation combining Annual Campaign with a major endowment fund. Comparable model; the planned-giving/endowment offering parallels the Federation's TOP Jewish Foundation partnership.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Regional Jewish Federation running Annual Campaign, Jewish Family and Children's Service, and Women of Vision giving circle. Comparable federation structure with Women's Philanthropy division.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Mid-sized regional Jewish Federation operating an Annual Campaign, MTJ Foundation (planned giving), and Jewish Family Services. Closely comparable mid-market federation operating model.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Mid-sized regional Jewish Federation with Annual Campaign, PJ Library coordination, and Jewish Family Services. Comparable mid-sized federation model serving a single regional Jewish community.
• Boca Raton Jewish Federation: Florida-based Jewish Federation serving an affluent South Florida Jewish community with comparable programming (campaign, education, seniors). Similar demographic profile and federation model.
• Miami Jewish Federation: Large Florida Jewish Federation running an Annual Campaign, PJ Library partnerships, and global giving to Israel/70+ countries. Comparable federation structure and Florida geographic exposure, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): National umbrella organization for the North American Jewish Federation system, of which the subject Federation is a constituent member. Provides national advocacy, collective Israel/overseas allocations, and the framework that channels the Federation's overseas giving.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishfederationlcc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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