Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey

What Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey does

The Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey, legally Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (EIN 22-1668993) founded in 1961 and headquartered at 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey. Its stated mission is to invest in Jewish life by building, supporting, and safeguarding Jewish communities locally, in Israel, and around the world. The Federation operates as one of 146 independent Jewish Federations within The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) network and serves as the central philanthropic coordinator for Jewish life across Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties in New Jersey.

Programs span direct community services (Jewish Family Service referrals, Holocaust survivor support, Margit Feldman Holocaust Survivors Support Fund, JFed Security, Dignity Grows hygiene program), identity-building experiences (Birthright Israel support, community mission trips to Israel/Poland/Cuba, mah jongg and whale-watching events), and grantee funding to local synagogues (Chabad of Greater Somerset County, Congregation Kehilat Shalom, Temple Beth-El, Temple Sholom and others), the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, Rutgers Hillel, and Holocaust-studies institutions. The board is led by President Jacki Skole with CEO Robin Freedman-Kramer heading a small administrative team (Gayle Braunstein, Lauren Greenberg, Susan Giardina, Kathy Eastman, Sean Redmond).

Revenue is generated through a diversified donations model: unrestricted Annual Campaign contributions, tribute cards (minimum $18), Life and Legacy planned giving, employer matching gifts, and a six-tier corporate sponsorship program (Platinum $10,000 down to Super Sunday $360). Distribution uses off-the-shelf SaaS — GivingFuel for donations, RegFox for event registration, Amilia for activity management — with no proprietary technology, AI capability, or developer-facing API. Global impact leverage comes through channel partnerships with JAFI, JDC, World ORT, JNF-USA, and Impact Israel rather than direct operations outside New Jersey and Israel.

Name

Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties

Website

https://jfedwcnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1961 that coordinates philanthropy, security services, and community programming for Jewish residents of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties in New Jersey and channels donor dollars to Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide through JFNA-aligned partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewish Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

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

SECONDARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

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

Keywords

• Jewish community services
• Charitable fundraising programs
• Community philanthropy services
• Donor engagement programs
• Community security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign Donations: Unrestricted donations supporting vital programs and services helping the needy, sustaining the community, and investing in Jewish continuity. Supports Jews locally, in Israel, and worldwide.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnership/sponsorship program offering multiple tiers (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000, Network $500, Super Sunday $360) with recognition benefits including event sponsorship, social media presence, and marketing materials.
3. Tribute Gifts: Tribute gifts to honor special occasions or memorialize loved ones, with a minimum donation of $18. Includes tree planting in Israel.
4. Corporate Matching Gifts: Employer matching gift programs where corporations match employee donations, sometimes dollar-for-dollar or even doubling/tripling contributions.
5. Life and Legacy Planned Gifts: Planned giving and legacy donation programs for long-term donor relationships.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises and redistributes charitable funds to support Jewish communities locally in Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties (NJ), in Israel, and worldwide. It does this through its Annual Campaign, tribute/memorial donations, corporate sponsorship program, employer matching gifts, planned giving (Life and Legacy), and event programming (community calendar, mission trips, JFed Security, Birthright support, dignity and identity-building programs).

Product overview

The Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey operates primarily as a community organization rather than a technology product company. Its digital ecosystem consists of a unified website platform (jfedwcnj.org) serving as the central hub for all services, integrated with external platforms including GivingFuel for donations, RegFox for event registration, and Amilia for activity management. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of programs including its core donation portal, community calendar, tribute cards, and tree planting in Israel. Key programmatic offerings span community events (whale watching tours, mah jongg tournaments, galas), mission trips to Israel/Cuba/Poland, Birthright Israel support, security services (JFed Security), and various committees (Business Networking Group, Women's Philanthropy, Dignity Grows). The corporate partnership program provides sponsorship tiers for local businesses. No formal AI capabilities, API, or technical integrations with developer-facing features were identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Campaign Unrestricted fundraising drive that supports vital programs and services helping vulnerable Jews, sustaining the local community, and investing in Jewish continuity in Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties, in Israel, and worldwide.
• Tributes and Memorial Cards Digital tribute card service that lets donors honor special occasions (bar/bat mitzvahs, births, weddings, recoveries, job promotions, new homes, get well wishes) or memorialize loved ones, with a minimum $18 donation per card.
• Plant a Tree in Israel Tree planting program that honors occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, births or commemorates loved ones through JNF-USA-affiliated tree planting in Israel, with a certificate delivered to recipients.
• Corporate Matching Gifts Program Program that enables donors to leverage employer matching gift programs, with many employers matching dollar-for-dollar or doubling/tripling contributions, and some matching retiree and spouse gifts.
• Life and Legacy Program Endowment and planned giving program allowing donors to make long-term legacy gifts supporting the Federation's work beyond their lifetime.
• Corporate Partnership Program Sponsorship program offering multiple corporate tiers (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000, Network $500, Super Sunday $360) that grant event sponsorship rights, social media cover photos, presence on the Federation website, weekly eblast inclusion at varying durations, and annual report recognition.
• JFed Security Community security service providing situational awareness training, active threat training, Stop the Bleed training, threat and vulnerability assessments, and deployment of retired law-enforcement security guards at Jewish organizations (synagogues, JCCs, agencies), funded in part through the JFNA LiveSecure grant.
• Birthright Israel Support Program supporting first-time peer-group educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18-32, helping fund applicants on waiting lists (50,000 waitlisted annually) due to national funding gaps; Birthright has 350,000+ alumni worldwide.
• Community Mission Trips Organized educational mission trips to Israel, Poland (Living Legacy Experience with Holocaust survivors), and Cuba that connect community members with Jewish heritage and global Jewish communities.
• Whale Watching Tour Community adventure event co-hosted with SSBJCC offering a 3-4 hour boat tour along the Jersey Shore run by Jersey Shore Whale Watching, with transportation and food; JCC Member Rate $125, Community Member Rate $150 (event July 20, 2026).
• Mah Jongg Tournament Annual SSBJCC Mah Jongg tournament featuring seven rounds of play with breakfast, lunch and prizes; JCC Member Fee $65, Community Member Fee $70 (doors 8:45 AM, tournament 9:30 AM).
• Dignity Grows Garden Party Community initiative event addressing period poverty through flower bouquet making and hygiene tote packing; Couvert $36 (June 10, 2026 | 7 PM, Bridgewater, NJ).
• Business Networking Group Professional networking group for business leaders in the three-county Jewish community, offering connection, lead generation, and community engagement.
• Women's Philanthropy Women's giving and engagement program within the Federation, including signature events such as Women of Impact and Women's Philanthropy Brunch.
• Jewish Community Relations Council Council coordinating community relations, advocacy and interfaith/coalition activities on behalf of the Jewish community.
• Maimonides Society Healthcare professional society within the Federation, engaging Jewish physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Margit Feldman Holocaust Survivors Support Fund Restricted fund supporting services for Holocaust survivors in the Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren County community.
• Federation Website and Donation Portal Unified website (jfedwcnj.org) with integrated GivingFuel donation platform serving as the digital hub for Annual Campaign giving, tribute/memorial cards, planned giving, corporate sponsorship, and event registration across the three-county service area.
• Community Calendar Comprehensive event listing system displaying Jewish and community events including holidays, tours, galas, and educational programs with registration capabilities through RegFox.
• Community Directory Online directory of Jewish community resources and organizations in the three-county service area.
• Jewish News News and content publication providing Jewish community news and information to constituents.
• Incident Reporting Reporting portal for Jewish community members and institutions to report antisemitic and other incidents, feeding JFed Security awareness and protection efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports Jewish communities in 70+ countries worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFNA represents 146 independent Jewish Federations and 300 smaller network communities. The Federation movement is among the top 10 charities on the continent and protects and enhances the well-being of Jews worldwide through tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (charity and social justice) and torah (Jewish learning).
• The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive in more than 70 countries, JDC and its partners work to rescue Jewish lives at risk, bring relief to Jews in need, renew lost bonds to Jewish identity and Jewish culture, and help Israel overcome social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor over 90 years JAFI has been providing the global framework for Aliyah (immigration to Israel), ensuring global Jewish safety, strengthening Jewish identity and connecting Jews to Israel and one another.
• World ORTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld ORT is the world's largest Jewish education and vocational training non-governmental organization. Through their network of schools, colleges, training centers, and programs in Israel, Russia, Argentina and many other countries, World ORT benefits more than 200,000 people annually.
• Impact IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact Israel supports programs and activities of Yemin Orde Youth Village in Israel and Village Way Educational Initiatives. The Village is a home, school and safe haven for at-risk immigrant youth from around the world.
• Jewish National Fund (JNF-USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization and UN NGO that gives all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people. Started in 1901 with JNF Blue Boxes to purchase land and plant trees.
• Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren CountiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal agency offering programs and services funded by the Annual Campaign. Provides social services to community members in need.
• Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (SSBJCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner offering community programs and services funded by the Annual Campaign. Hosts events including Mah Jongg Tournaments and Whale Watching Tours.
• Jewish Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner offering programs and services funded by the Annual Campaign.
• Chabad of Greater Somerset CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Chabad of Hunterdon CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Congregation Kehilat ShalomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Flemington Jewish Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Jewish Center of Northwest JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Or ChadashminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Temple Beth-ElminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Temple Har ShalomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Temple SholomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynagogue partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Rutgers HillelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner offering Jewish programming and receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• The Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.
• Warren County Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner receiving funding from Annual Campaign.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Birthright Israel Foundation: Direct beneficiary of Federation Annual Campaign allocations and a key programmatic partner—overlapping relationship through shared Birthright funding and Jewish young adult engagement priorities.

Direct peers

• The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore: Mid-sized Jewish Federation running Annual Campaign, agency funding, and community programming for the Baltimore region—comparable federated model and revenue structure.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Regional Jewish Federation serving the Greater Washington area with Annual Campaign, community security, Birthright support, and global partner funding—comparable mission and revenue model.
• UJA-Federation of New York: The largest Jewish Federation in North America, operating the same Annual Campaign, partner agency funding, and global grantmaking through JAFI/JDC partnerships—a comparable federated giving model at much greater scale.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Mid-sized Jewish Federation with Annual Campaign, planned giving, agency funding, and community programming—directly comparable federated giving structure in a similar-sized regional market.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Mid-Atlantic regional Jewish Federation operating Annual Campaign, corporate partnerships, and community security services across the Greater Philadelphia area—comparable model and program mix.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: Major regional Jewish Federation with the same federated giving structure, Annual Campaign, agency funding, and Birthright/Holocaust survivor programs—comparable mission and revenue model at larger scale.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Regional Jewish Federation with Annual Campaign, planned giving, agency funding, and community security programming—directly analogous federated giving organization in a non-coastal metro.
• Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ: Neighboring New Jersey Jewish Federation covering Essex, Morris, Sussex, and Union counties with the same federated giving model, Annual Campaign, agency funding, and community programming structure—directly comparable in scope, revenue model, and mission.
• Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey: Regional New Jersey Jewish Federation covering Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties with parallel Annual Campaign, corporate sponsorship tiers, and community security programming—directly comparable in geography and operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

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