Jewish Federation of Delaware

What Jewish Federation of Delaware does

Jewish Federation of Delaware (JFD), founded in 1935 and headquartered at 101 Garden of Eden Road in Wilmington, Delaware, is a nonprofit charitable federation that coordinates philanthropic fundraising, programmatic delivery, and partnership management to preserve and strengthen Jewish life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley. The federation operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees and functions as the central convener linking five local beneficiary agencies (Jewish Family Services of Delaware, Albert Einstein Academy, Kutz Senior Living Campus, Siegel JCC, and UD Hillel) with national and international partners including the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), Jewish Agency for Israel, JDC, World ORT, Birthright Israel, and the Ethiopian National Project.

The organization's product portfolio spans the full lifecycle of Jewish community engagement. Core fundraising vehicles include the 2026 Annual Campaign, the Community Security Campaign (JFed Security), planned giving through the Jewish Fund for the Future, corporate and individual sponsorships, and publication advertising. Programmatic offerings include PJ Library and PJ Our Way for children, Shalom Baby for new families, Jewish Education Hub resources, Birthright Israel trips, Scholarships and Grants, Holocaust Education and Jewish Community Relations Committees, the Young Adult Division, Women's Philanthropy (including Dignity Grows), and Combat Antisemitism initiatives. The federation also publishes Jewish Living Delaware, the only monthly Jewish lifestyle magazine in the region, and operates the Shalom Delaware newsletter.

The revenue model is donation-based, with annual campaigns and planned giving functioning as recurring philanthropic subscription equivalents, supplemented by one-time sponsorships and advertising. There is no technology platform underpinning operations, and go-to-market is community-led: relationship-driven donor acquisition through board leadership, volunteer networks, community events, and multi-channel digital engagement. The federation does not pursue equity funding rounds and is governed independently as part of the JFNA network, with accountability validated through GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating, and Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Award.

Name

Jewish Federation of Delaware

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Delaware

Website

https://shalomdelaware.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jewish Federation of Delaware is a nonprofit founded in 1935 that coordinates philanthropic fundraising, educational programming, and community security services to support Jewish life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, serving as the central convener linking local beneficiary agencies with national and international Jewish partners.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewish Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy services
• Jewish nonprofit federation
• Annual fundraising campaigns
• Jewish education programs
• Community security initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

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 fundraising mechanism through which community members make annual donations to support local and global Jewish community programs and services.
2. Planned Giving and Legacies: Bequests, endowments, and legacy giving through the Jewish Fund for the Future to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships for events and programs.
4. Community Security Campaign: Designated giving to support community security needs and initiatives.
5. Publication Advertising: Revenue from advertising in Jewish Living Delaware magazine and other publications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jewish Federation of Delaware coordinates philanthropic fundraising through annual campaigns, planned giving and legacies, sponsorships, and publication advertising to support Jewish life, education, security, and social services in Delaware and globally. It delivers programs spanning youth education (PJ Library, PJ Our Way, Shalom Baby), young adult engagement (YAD, Birthright Israel), women's philanthropy (Dignity Grows), Holocaust education, antisemitism response, scholarships and grants, and Israel & Overseas partnerships, while publishing Jewish Living Delaware magazine and operating the JFed Security community security program.

Product overview

Jewish Federation of Delaware operates as a community organization offering a unified portfolio of programs and publications rather than a technology product. The core offerings include the Annual Campaign and Community Security Campaign as primary fundraising initiatives, the Jewish Living Delaware Magazine as the only monthly Jewish lifestyle publication in the region, and diverse programmatic services spanning Israel & Overseas programs, Jewish Education resources, PJ Library/PJ Our Way for youth, Birthright Israel travel, Holocaust Education, Young Adult Division, Women's Philanthropy including Dignity Grows, Scholarships & Grants, Combat Antisemitism initiatives, Shalom Baby family welcoming, and a comprehensive community events calendar. These offerings work together to preserve and strengthen the local and global Jewish community through philanthropic, volunteer, and professional leadership.

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Brands

• Jewish Living Delaware: Monthly Jewish lifestyle magazine serving Delaware and the Brandywine Valley
• Shalom Delaware
• JFed Security
• Women's Philanthropy
• Young Adult Division (YAD)

Products and services

• 2026 Annual Campaign Annual philanthropic campaign to build a vibrant Jewish future, supporting community programs and initiatives throughout Delaware. It is the federation's primary fundraising mechanism through which community members make annual donations to support local and global Jewish community programs and services.
• Community Security Campaign (JFed Security) Campaign dedicated to increasing and ensuring ongoing community security needs for the Jewish community in Delaware, providing designated giving to support community security initiatives.
• Jewish Living Delaware Magazine The only monthly Jewish lifestyle magazine in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, providing informative and inspirational content about Jewish living, traditions, and community.
• PJ Library / PJ Our Way Free Jewish children's books and resources delivered monthly, with PJ Library for younger children and PJ Our Way for older kids to choose their own books.
• Israel & Overseas Programs Programs connecting Delaware's Jewish community to Israel and Jewish communities overseas, including partnerships with international Jewish organizations such as Jewish Agency for Israel, JDC, World ORT, and Birthright Israel.
• Jewish Education Hub Central hub providing Jewish educational opportunities and resources for all ages, connecting community members with learning opportunities and institutions.
• Young Adult Division (YAD) Programs and events designed specifically for young Jewish adults, including social activities, volunteer opportunities, and Jewish engagement.
• Women's Philanthropy Women's philanthropic arm of the federation, engaging women in charitable giving and community leadership.
• Holocaust Education Committee Committee dedicated to Holocaust education and remembrance, providing educational resources and programming to the community.
• Birthright Israel Free trip to Israel for young Jewish adults ages 18-26, supported by the federation to encourage connection with Israeli heritage and community.
• Scholarships & Grants Financial support programs providing scholarships and grants for Jewish education, travel, and community participation.
• Combat Antisemitism Initiative Programs and resources dedicated to fighting antisemitism and supporting affected community members.
• Legacies (Jewish Fund for the Future) Legacy giving and planned giving programs ensuring a Jewish future for Delaware through endowment and planned contributions to the Jewish Fund for the Future.
• Shalom Baby Program welcoming new Jewish babies and families into the community with resources and support.
• Community Events Calendar Comprehensive calendar of Jewish community events including holiday celebrations, educational programs, social gatherings, and organizational meetings across Delaware.
• Dignity Grows Women's philanthropy initiative focused on addressing community needs and supporting vulnerable populations.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Family Services of DelawarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal beneficiary agency partner providing social services to the Jewish community in Delaware.
• Albert Einstein AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal day school partner providing Jewish and general education from early childhood through grade 8.
• Kutz Senior Living CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living community partner providing residential and care services for elderly Jewish community members.
• Siegel JCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Community Center partner providing recreation, education, and cultural programming.
• UD HillelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Jewish student organization at University of Delaware.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation network connecting local federations to national Jewish organizations and initiatives.
• Jewish Agency for IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization connecting Jews worldwide with Israel through programs including Partnership2gether.
• JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Jewish humanitarian organization providing assistance to Jews in need worldwide.
• World ORTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Jewish education organization providing vocational and technical training.
• Birthright IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram providing free trips to Israel for young Jewish adults ages 18-26.
• Ethiopian National ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting Ethiopian Jewish community development and aliyah.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ: Jewish community foundation in New Jersey operating a similar federation-style grantmaking and donor-advised fund model for a regional Jewish population. Directly comparable in scale and structure.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Mid-size Jewish Federation with the identical community-wide fundraising and beneficiary agency structure in Cleveland. Directly comparable operating model and program breadth.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies (Boston): Large Jewish Federation serving Greater Boston with the same annual campaign, planned giving, and beneficiary agency structure. Scaled-up version of the same federation model.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Direct peer operating the same community-wide Jewish Federation fundraising and beneficiary-agency model in the adjacent Philadelphia metro. Highly comparable in mission, structure, JFNA affiliation, and program portfolio.
• Atlanta Jewish Federation: Regional Jewish Federation in Atlanta running the same community-wide annual campaign, beneficiary agency partnerships, and Israel/overseas programs — closely comparable operating model.
• Jewish Federation of Baltimore (THE ASSOCIATED): Regional Jewish Federation running the same annual campaign, beneficiary agency, and Israel/overseas programming model in Baltimore. Closely comparable in lifecycle programming and JFNA integration.

Others

• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): National umbrella network of which Jewish Federation of Delaware is a member. Not a direct competitor but the central coordinating body providing shared infrastructure, advocacy, and Israel/overseas program funding.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (San Francisco): Major Jewish Federation and foundation serving the Bay Area with the same fundraising, grantmaking, and community programming structure — comparable mission at significantly larger scale.
• UJA-Federation of New York: Largest Jewish Federation in North America, operating the same federation model at massive scale. Useful reference for the upper end of the federation business model.
• Jewish Federation of Chicago: Large incumbent Jewish Federation serving Chicago and Illinois with the same annual campaign, planned giving, and beneficiary agency framework — a broader-scale reference point for the federation 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

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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