Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County

What Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County does

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in West Nyack, New York, that serves as the leading central convening body for the Jewish community of Rockland County — the highest Jewish-density community in the United States (31%+). The Federation operates a community-led model through synagogue partnerships, volunteer committees, annual campaigns, and allied with 140+ Federations under the Jewish Federations of North America. Its core functions include raising and distributing charitable funds, providing security services to Jewish institutions, supporting vulnerable community members, funding Israel-related programs, and delivering adult and youth Jewish education.

The organization's product portfolio is programmatic rather than software-based: the Rockland Community Security Initiative (vulnerability assessments, training, alert networks for 150+ Jewish institutions, launched July 2022); Midreshet adult Jewish education (120-130 learners); PJ Library (Jewish-themed books to 400+ children via partnership with Harold Grinspoon Foundation); the Community Relations Council (advocacy); the Am HaSefer book campaign; the Annual Campaign; and direct/re-granted funding to beneficiary agencies (Rockland Jewish Family Service, JCC Rockland, Hillel Rockland, Rockland Holocaust Museum). Technology infrastructure is limited to a website (jewishrockland.org), email, social media, and a security alert network.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, fundraising campaigns, grants, and investment income. In FY2023 (year ending June 30, 2023), net projected revenue was $997,038 with the annual campaign contributing $770,929. FY2024 gross fundraising exceeded $1.892 million, including the Israel Emergency Appeal (close to $800,000 raised toward $1,000,000), Ukraine Emergency Relief (over $100,000 from 400 donors), and security grants. Annual campaign donors roughly doubled from under 600 to nearly 1,200. The Federation operates with a small core staff of 1-10 employees led by CEO Ari Rosenblum and a volunteer board.

Name

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County

Legal name

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County

Website

https://jewishrockland.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that convenes collective action and fundraising for Rockland County's Jewish community — the highest Jewish-density community in the US (31%+). It delivers security services to 150+ Jewish institutions, adult education, and Israel and vulnerable-population programming through donor-funded campaigns and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

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

SECONDARYBPAGAKAH

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations

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

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Jewish community services
• Religious nonprofit services
• Community security programs
• Adult jewish education

Headquarters

HQ city

West Nyack

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: Annual fundraising campaign targeting Rockland's Jewish community. For FY2023 ending June 30, annual campaign raised $770,929. The organization expanded its donor base from under 600 to nearly 1200 donors.
2. Donor Directed Gifts: Directed donations for specific purposes such as security needs, Leket Israel, and other designated causes. In FY2023, donor directed gifts totaled $21,154.
3. Security Grants and LiveSecure: Multi-year security funding from UJA Federation of New York and national LiveSecure initiative. In FY2023, security grant and LiveSecure funding was $170,411.
4. Adult Education Programs: Revenue from adult Jewish education classes and programs including Midreshet. In FY2023, adult education revenue was $26,212.
5. PJ Library Partnership: Funding received through partnership with Grinspoon Foundation for PJ Library program. In FY2023, PJ Library funding was $8,050.
6. Endowment Income: Investment returns from endowment funds. In FY2023, endowment income was $168,094 with $9,767 in disbursements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that convenes collective action for Rockland County's Jewish community — the highest Jewish-density community in the United States. It delivers security services to Jewish institutions through the Rockland Community Security Initiative, runs adult Jewish education programs (Midreshet), distributes Jewish children's books via PJ Library, allocates grants to partner agencies serving vulnerable populations, and coordinates emergency relief campaigns for Israel and other overseas Jewish communities.

Product overview

The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the county's leading Jewish communal organization. Rather than offering a unified software product, it delivers a portfolio of community programs and services including: the Rockland Community Security Initiative providing security assessments and training for Jewish institutions; PJ Library delivering Jewish-themed books to children; Midreshet adult Jewish education; Am HaSefer book campaign; the Community Relations Council for advocacy; Rockland Jewish Family Service with counseling and food assistance; Hillel Rockland for college students; JCC Rockland for community programming; and partnerships with Israeli organizations including Leket Israel and Kfar Silver. The Federation operates through an annual campaign, Women’s Philanthropy division, and Legacy & Endowment Giving programs, all connected through its central website platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rockland Community Security Initiative A comprehensive security program that provides vulnerability assessments, training, alerts, and coordination with law enforcement for Jewish institutions in Rockland County, serving 150+ local Jewish organizations.
• PJ Library Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Raised nearly $800,000 for Israel Emergency Appeal towards $1,000,000 goal with over 1200 donors
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• UJA Federation of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Major funding partner for the Rockland Community Security Initiative. Provides multi-year security funding in partnership with local donors and national LiveSecure initiative. Critical regional partner for security and community programming.
• LiveSecure Initiative (Jewish Federations of North America)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022National security initiative providing funding and resources for local Federation security programs. Secured three-year funding commitment through June 2025 totaling $600,000 for Rockland Community Security Initiative.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is one of 140+ Federations of the Jewish Federations of North America. This affiliation provides connection to continental emergency response capabilities, shared resources, and collective advocacy on national Jewish community priorities including Israel support and antisemitism response.
• Secure Communities NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partner providing security expertise, training resources, and best practices for community security initiatives. Works with local Federation to enhance security posture of Jewish institutions.
• New York Community Security InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional security partner working in partnership with Federation's Director of Security. Provides intelligence, threat assessments, and coordination with law enforcement for the Jewish community.
• Harold Grinspoon Foundation (PJ Library)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver PJ Library program providing Jewish-themed books to children ages 2-8 monthly. Federation underwrites the program in Rockland County, with over 400 children enrolled.
• Community Security ServicesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Jewish security organization providing volunteer security training and support. Partnered with Federation on security programming and training initiatives.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Jewish civil rights organization combating antisemitism. Federation collaborates with ADL on advocacy, monitoring antisemitic incidents, and community education.
• Regional Jewish Security AlliancesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordination body for Jewish security initiatives in the greater New York area. Federation participates in information sharing and coordinated security efforts.
• JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Council)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Jewish community relations council working on advocacy and community relations. Federation collaborates on antisemitism response and community programming.
• Agudath IsraelsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Jewish organization representing Orthodox Jewish community. Federation works with Agudath Israel on security initiatives and community advocacy.
• Rockland Holocaust Museum and Center for Tolerance and EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation is among the Museum's most significant funders. Supports educational programming, Holocaust survivor participation, and community tolerance education initiatives.
• Magen David AdomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsraeli emergency medical service. Federation partnered with Congregation Sons of Israel-Nyack to fund two ambulances ($230,000 initiative, over 80% raised) to replace ones lost on October 7th.
• Leket IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest food bank and food rescue organization in Israel. Federation provides ongoing support to address food insecurity, with particular focus post-October 7th. Supports 200,000+ Israelis weekly with nutritious food.
• Kfar Silver Youth Village (ORT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural/residential school near Gaza. Federation supports educational programs for 750 students including FSU immigrants, Ethiopian arrivals, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Students were evacuated during October 7th conflict.
• Israel Trauma CoalitionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports thousands of Israeli civilians coping with trauma from October 7th conflict and ongoing security situation. Federation supports through emergency appeal funding.
• Rockland County School DistrictssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation works with multiple local school districts to address antisemitic incidents, develop board-wide strategies countering hate, and advance Holocaust education mandates.
• Rockland County Local GovernmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with town, village, and county government including County Executive, County Legislature, Sheriff, District Attorney, and five Town Supervisors for security coordination and advocacy.
• Rockland County Law EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation has built relationships with local law enforcement senior leadership at village, town, county, state, and federal levels (30+ contacts). Police chiefs were brought to Israel for advanced consultations. Ongoing cooperation on threat response and security training.
• Hatzolah and ChaverimsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal emergency response organizations. Federation has developed working relationships with these organizations as part of comprehensive emergency response coordination.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UJA Federation of New York: The largest Jewish Federation in North America serving the greater New York area, including direct funding partnership with the Rockland Federation. Operates the same annual campaign / community security / beneficiary agency model but at vastly larger scale.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: A mid-large Jewish Federation operating the same annual campaign, community security, beneficiary agency, and Israel emergency response model. Comparable operating structure and program portfolio to Rockland but at significantly larger scale.
• Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles: A Jewish community foundation operating grantmaking, endowment, and philanthropic distribution programs for the Los Angeles Jewish community. Closely comparable to the Foundation component of Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County's mission.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: A mid-size Jewish Federation delivering the same trifecta of annual fundraising, beneficiary agency support, and community security programming. Operates in a similarly defined geographic catchment area with comparable revenue scale.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: A major Jewish Federation operating an annual campaign and centralized community planning, security, education, and Israel engagement model. Comparable structure and programmatic portfolio with greater scale.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: A regional Jewish Federation offering community security, annual campaign, allocations to beneficiary agencies, and Israel engagement. Similar operating model to Rockland, including partnership with Secure Community Network for security infrastructure.

Others

• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): A national Jewish civil rights organization combating antisemitism. Collaborates with Rockland Federation on advocacy, monitoring antisemitic incidents, and community education but operates at national scale rather than as a regional Federation.
• Secure Community Network (SCN): The official safety and security organization of the Jewish Federations of North America, providing training, intelligence, and consulting to Federation security initiatives including Rockland's. Operational partner rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): The continental umbrella organization for 140+ Jewish Federations, of which Rockland Federation is a member. Provides shared services, continental Israel emergency response coordination, and advocacy platforms that individual Federations participate in.

Regional players

• Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey: A neighboring Jewish Federation serving northern New Jersey with a similar community-wide model of fundraising, allocations, security, and Israel engagement. Geographic adjacency and overlapping donor base make it a close functional comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/jewishrockland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RocklandFederation
• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishrockland
• Instagraminstagram.com/jewishrockland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewish-federation-of-rockland-county

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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