Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

What Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County does

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization founded in 1979 and headquartered on a 100-acre campus at 9901 Donna Klein Blvd in Boca Raton, Florida, serving the Jewish communities of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach. It functions as the central convener and funding hub for Jewish communal life in the region, coordinating an ecosystem of 80+ local and international partner agencies including JAFCO, JARC, Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, the Cooperman Center, and PJ Library. Service delivery spans the full lifecycle: PJ Library for young families, March of the Living (Southern Region) for Holocaust education, women's philanthropy divisions, disability inclusion services, safety-net programs funded via the Sarah and Max Pechter Fund, and intergenerational programs linking 360 Holocaust survivors with local students.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels with no product sales. The Annual Campaign offers suggested donations ($72, $1,000+ or custom) with allocation across Safety Net Services, Jewish Life and Learning, Special Needs, and Israel/Global Family funds. Corporate sponsorships run on a tiered ladder from $2,500 to $50,000+ with regional brand partners. Major-gift programs start at $10,000 minimum household contribution and ladder through King David Society ($25,000+), Prime Minister's Council ($100,000+), Newman Society ($500,000+ endowed), and Ketubah Society ($1M+ lifetime). Women's giving circles run from Pearl Society ($360-$1,799) through Pomegranate Society ($1,800-$4,999) to Lion of Judah ($5,000+), with gem-graded tiers up to $250,000+. Planned giving, endowments, and Donor Advised Funds are administered through the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation. Event revenue (tickets, galas, missions) and global programs (Partnership2Gether with Zichron Yaakov, Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, MASA) round out the model. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, using division-based personal outreach across 12+ named residential communities and demographic segments (3049ish, Business & Professional, Country Clubs, Major Donors, Women's Philanthropy). Financial figures are not publicly disclosed. Leadership transitioned to President and CEO Igor Alterman in February 2025.

Name

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Legal name

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Website

https://jewishboca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 that serves as the central fundraising and coordination hub for the Jewish community across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach, operating from a 100-acre campus and stewarding an ecosystem of 80+ partner agencies through annual campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving.

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Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF), Jewish Theological Seminaries & Rabbinical Colleges (EDAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Jewish community services
• Nonprofit philanthropy
• Community engagement programs
• Planned giving foundations
• Holocaust education

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton, FL

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: Core revenue from annual fundraising campaign with suggested donation amounts ($72, $118, $250, $365, $500, $1,000) and customizable giving options. Donors can allocate gifts to specific funds (Safety Net Services, Jewish Life and Learning, Special Needs, Israel and Global Family).
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual corporate sponsorship program with tiered levels from $2,500 to $50,000+, providing visibility and community access to corporate partners.
3. Major Gifts: Minimum $10,000 annual household contribution for Major Gifts donors, with exclusive events, VIP briefings, private missions, and naming opportunities. Higher tiers include King David Society ($25,000+), Prime Minister's Council ($100,000+), and Newman Society (endowed $500,000+).
4. Event Revenue: Ticket sales and registration fees for community events including summer happy hours ($50-$55), Jewish Community Day with Marlins ($36/person), and professional networking events.
5. Planned Giving and Endowments: Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation manages planned gifts, endowments, and Donor Advised Funds. Includes Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) for perpetual giving.
6. Women's Philanthropy Membership: Tiered women's giving circles: Pearl Society ($360-$1,799), Pomegranate Society ($1,800-$4,999), Lion of Judah ($5,000+), with annual gifts to the Annual Campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County operates as the central philanthropic and community engagement hub for Jewish residents of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach. It runs an annual fundraising campaign with tiered giving levels and channels funds to 80+ partner agencies that deliver Jewish education, social services, Israel engagement, and Holocaust survivor support. It also operates standalone programs including PJ Library family literacy, March of the Living Holocaust education, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation for planned giving, and women's and men's philanthropy societies.

Product overview

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is a nonprofit community organization (not a technology product company) that operates a comprehensive portfolio of Jewish community programs and philanthropy initiatives. The core offering consists of community engagement services including educational programs (PJ Library, PJ Our Way, March of the Living), philanthropy divisions (Major Donors, Women's Philanthropy with Lion of Judah/Pomegranate Society/Pearl Society, Solomon Society for Men, 3049ish, Business & Professional Division), foundation services (Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation with planned giving/endowments, Jewish Women's Foundation), and Israel engagement programs (Partnership2Gether, Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, MASA Israel). Additional services include Safety Net Services, Disability Inclusion Services, and the Center for Jewish Engagement. The Federation does not offer a technology product but rather provides community programs funded through annual campaigns and endowments.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• 3049ish: Division connecting adults in their 30s, 40s, and early 50s to the Jewish community
• Business & Professional Division
• Lion of Judah
• Pomegranate Society
• Pearl Society
• Solomon Society for Men
• Major Gifts Program
• Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation
• Jewish Women's Foundation (JWF)
• PJ Library
• March of the Living
• Center for Jewish Engagement

Products and services

• Annual Campaign
• Major Donors Program
• Lion of Judah
• Pomegranate Society
• Pearl Society
• The Solomon Society for Men
• Jewish Women's Foundation (JWF)
• Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF)
• PJ Library®
• PJ Our Way™
• March of the Living
• Center for Jewish Engagement
• Business & Professional (B&P) Division
• 3049ish Division
• Partnership2Gether (P2G)
• Birthright Israel
• Onward Israel
• MASA Israel Journey
• Safety Net Services
• Disability Inclusion Services
• One Happy Camper
• Corporate Sponsorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 664 households received food assistance through Ruth and Norman Rales Jacobson Food Pantry
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership providing global Jewish humanitarian aid. JDC offers critical assistance to Israelis recovering from war, including evacuating communities from Sderot and reinstituting daily life for displaced populations. Also supports 64,992 seniors in former Soviet Union.
• Jewish Agency for IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Israeli communities and refugees. Distributed 10,182 grants from Fund for Victims of Terror to 8,572 households since October 7th.
• Latet (Israeli Food Security Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided monthly food boxes to 100,000 nutrition-insecure families throughout Israel.
• Zichron Yaakov, Israel (Partnership2Gether)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister-city partnership creating living bridge between South Palm Beach County Jewish community and Zichron Yaakov through educational and cultural exchanges, joint steering committee, and collaborative projects.
• Harold Grinspoon FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in PJ Library program providing free Jewish children's books to families in South Palm Beach County. Supports award-winning PJ Library and PJ Our Way programs.
• JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports JAFCO's Group Home program helping young adults achieve independence, including supporting Chana who earned her AA degree at 18 and is attending University of Florida.
• JARC (Jewish Association for Residential Care)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports residential programs, vocational training (Community Works program), and the Ability Garden for people with special needs. 69 JARC clients employed at 13 job sites.
• March of the Living Southern RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation hosts March of the Living Southern Region serving students from Alabama, Arkansas, Charlotte NC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee & Texas. Over 2,500 participants since 1996.
• Jewish Women InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative funding partner in South Florida Jewish Women collaborative grants.
• Birthright IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation is a proud supporter of Birthright Israel, providing free 7 or 10 day trips to Israel for young Jewish adults ages 18-26.
• MASA Israel JourneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation supports MASA Israel providing immersive experiences for people ages 16-35 including study abroad, internships, and Jewish studies programs.
• Onward IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner8-week summer program for young adults aged 19-30 with permanent address in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or Highland Beach to live, learn and work as interns in Tel Aviv.
• Foundation for Jewish CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with One Happy Camper program providing grants up to $1,000 for first-time Jewish overnight camp attendance.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Significantly larger Jewish federation operating the same multi-program, multi-division model with major annual campaign, foundation services, and partner agency network. Useful comparable for understanding scale and operational maturity benchmarks.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: Large, established Jewish federation with comprehensive grantmaking, foundation services, and community programming. Operates a similar all-in-one model but at meaningfully larger scale, providing a benchmark for upside.

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix: Mid-size Jewish community foundation with similar donor-advised fund, planned giving, and endowment infrastructure. Provides comparable model for the JJCF subsidiary's foundation operations and growth trajectory.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas: Mid-size Jewish federation with comparable Annual Campaign structure, women's philanthropy divisions, and major donor recognition societies. The incoming CEO Igor Alterman previously led this federation, making it the most directly comparable peer in size, programming, and fundraising model.
• Jewish Federation of San Diego County: Regional Jewish federation with similar annual campaign structure, women's philanthropy tiers, and foundation services. Comparable scale and donor base demographics.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Houston: Large Jewish federation with parallel annual campaign, women's philanthropy, and Israel engagement programs. Comparable catch-all community model with significant partner agency ecosystem.
• Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: Direct geographic neighbor operating in the same South Florida market with similar donor demographics and programming. Competes for overlapping Boca Raton/Palm Beach Jewish philanthropy and offers a comparable federation service model.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Mid-to-large Jewish federation with comparable annual campaign scale, Lion of Judah program, and partner agency network. Similar demographic profile with strong young adult and family engagement programs.
• Jewish Federation of Broward County: South Florida Jewish federation serving adjacent county with similar annual campaign, women's philanthropy, and Israel engagement programs. Direct competitor for South Florida Jewish donor dollars.

Regional players

• Jewish National Fund (JNF): National/international Jewish land and infrastructure development organization. While not a regional federation, JNF is a competing channel for Israel-focused Jewish philanthropy from the same South Palm Beach donor pool, and offers overlapping tree/environmental and Israel programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishboca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewish-federation-of-south-palm-beach-county

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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