Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

What Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas does

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1911 and headquartered at 7800 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX. Its mission is to ensure the continuity of a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Dallas, Israel, and worldwide. The Federation operates as a central philanthropic hub that coordinates collective giving, programs, and advocacy for the estimated 80,000-person Jewish community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, distributing resources to 80+ local partner agencies and major overseas partners including the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), and WorldORT.

Its service portfolio spans digital tools (Community Directory, unified Events Calendar aggregating 1,000+ annual events, Online Donation Portal, Newsletter) and programmatic offerings targeting four life-stage segments: Kids & Families (PJ Library, One Happy Camper), Teens (Dallas Israel Teen Tour, Student to Student, Teen Israel Scholarships), Adults (Lions of Judah, Pacesetter Society, Leadership Development Group, Professional Philanthropy, Taglit Birthright/Onward Israel/Masa), and Seniors (coordinated care services). A dedicated Community Security department delivers antisemitism monitoring, Run-Hide-Fight training, and interfaith advocacy. Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions across four streams: the Annual Community Campaign (individual/family donations), Planned Giving (bequests, PACE, LOJE), Corporate Sponsorships (tiered program including Susser Bank, Marsh McLennan Agency, Truist), and Crisis Donations (Israel, Venezuela earthquake relief). Technology integrations are limited to calendar distribution (Google, Outlook, iCalendar), payment rails (Donor Advised Funds, Israel Bonds, Double the Donation matching), and a Virtuous donor CRM.

The Federation is led by CEO Robert French with COO Jonathan Herskovitz and Chief Impact Officer Rabbi Mordechai Harris, governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Sherry Goldberg. It holds a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating and Candid verification, and operates within the broader Jewish Federations of North America network.

Name

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

Website

https://jewishdallas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1911 that coordinates philanthropy, programming, and advocacy for the Dallas-Fort Worth Jewish community and partners with 80+ agencies and overseas Jewish organizations including JFNA, JAFI, and JDC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy services
• Annual charitable campaigns
• Planned giving programs
• Community security training
• Jewish education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

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 Community Campaign: The Federation's primary revenue stream comes from its Annual Community Campaign, which collects donations from individuals, families, and organizations to support Jewish community programs in Dallas, Israel, and worldwide. Donors can give one-time, monthly, or annual gifts, with recognition through giving societies like the Pacesetter Society and Lions of Judah.
2. Planned Giving: The Federation accepts planned gifts including charitable bequests, Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) funds, and Lion of Judah Endowments (LOJE). These legacy gifts provide long-term sustainability for the organization's mission.
3. Corporate Giving & Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Presenting, Program, Advocate, Partner, Friend) provide revenue while building relationships with businesses. Matching gift programs allow employees to multiply their personal donations through employer matches.
4. Crisis Donations: During emergencies (Israel conflicts, natural disasters), the Federation solicits targeted crisis donations that are distributed to trusted partners on the ground for immediate relief efforts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is a 501(c)(3) charitable federation that raises donations through an Annual Community Campaign, planned/legacy giving, corporate sponsorships, and crisis appeals, then redistributes those funds as strategic grants and direct programs. It delivers community programs for kids, teens, adults, and seniors, including PJ Library, One Happy Camper, the Dallas Israel Teen Tour, Student to Student, Lions of Judah, Pacesetter Society, Leadership Development Group, Professional Philanthropy, and community security training, while channeling allocations to 80+ local partner agencies and overseas partners (JFNA, JAFI, JDC, WorldORT).

Product overview

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas operates as a community hub offering a platform of programs and services spanning community connection, philanthropy, education, security, and international Jewish support. Core digital products include the Community Directory (searchable organization finder), Events Calendar (aggregating 1000+ annual events), Online Donation Portal (supporting one-time, crisis, and planned giving), and Newsletter. Programming encompasses youth and family initiatives (PJ Library, One Happy Camper, Dallas Israel Teen Tour, Student to Student), adult engagement (Lions of Judah, Pacesetter Society, Leadership Development Group, Professional Philanthropy), community security training, and overseas partnerships supporting Jews worldwide through JFNA, JAFI, and JDC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Community Campaign The Federation's core annual fundraising program collecting donations from individuals, families, and organizations to support Jewish community programs in Dallas, Israel, and worldwide, with donor recognition through giving societies such as Pacesetter Society and Lions of Judah.
• Planned Giving Program Legacy and endowment giving program accepting charitable bequests, Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) funds, Lion of Judah Endowments (LOJE), and Jewish Future Pledge commitments for long-term sustainability of the Federation's mission.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate partnership program offering tiered sponsorships (Presenting, Program, Advocate, Partner, Friend) with benefits including security training, education, networking, and philanthropy engagement for sponsoring businesses.
• Crisis Donation Program Emergency relief donation platform for supporting Jewish communities during crises, with funds distributed to trusted partners on the ground for immediate relief efforts.
• PJ Library Program that sends free Jewish children's books to families with children from birth through age 12, supplemented by in-person and virtual holiday events and family meetups to build Jewish identity from a young age.
• One Happy Camper Incentive grant program in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp that provides first-time overnight camper grants for Jewish children attending summer camp.
• Dallas Israel Teen Tour (DITT) Three-week immersive Israel experience for Dallas-area high school juniors and seniors, including pre-trip education, cultural exploration, and post-trip reunions.
• Student to Student Classroom-based program in which Jewish high school students share personal Jewish stories with non-Jewish classmates at local schools with few Jewish students.
• Teen Israel Scholarships Financial assistance program helping eligible teens and families afford immersive Israel travel experiences for education and identity-building.
• Taglit Birthright Israel 10-day free trip to Israel for Jewish young adults, offering travel alongside Jewish and Israeli peers to experience Jerusalem, the Negev Desert, and Tel Aviv.
• Onward Israel Resume-building program offering internships, academic study, and fellowships in Israel with cross-cultural experience and direct contact with Israeli peers.
• Masa Israel Journey Teen and young adult journey program focused on Jewish identity development, addressing global Jewish issues, and preparing participants to handle challenges in their home communities.
• Lions of Judah Giving society for women donating at least $5,000 annually to the Federation's campaign, with opportunity to endow gifts for generational impact on Jewish life.
• Pacesetter Society Donor recognition society for the Federation's most significant Annual Community Campaign contributors, offering an exclusive speaker series and Pacesetter Event access.
• Leadership Development Group Curated curriculum for personal and professional growth that equips community members with skills, network, and knowledge to make tangible differences in Jewish Dallas.
• Professional Philanthropy Network Network of Jewish professionals offering industry-specific events, speaker series, and joint philanthropy opportunities in a business-friendly Dallas environment.
• Community Security Program Security department providing tools, training, resources, and education to Jewish individuals and organizations, including situational awareness and Run-Hide-Fight training programs, with close monitoring of antisemitism reports.
• Community Relations and Advocacy Department engaging in interfaith outreach, legislative relations, and Israel-centered initiatives to educate and advocate for consensus Jewish views, leveraging antisemitism case data.
• Overseas Agency Partnership Funding International support through annual allocations to JFNA, Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), and WorldORT, providing crisis response, leadership development, and community infrastructure globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connected donors to 80+ organizations worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

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

• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Federation works through JFNA to allocate funds to global Jewish causes and participates in national initiatives including the General Assembly. JFNA provides coordination for crisis response and advocacy efforts.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAFI facilitates aliyah, provides emergency aid during crises, and deploys shlichim (emissaries) to strengthen connections between Israel and diaspora communities. The Federation supports these initiatives through annual allocations.
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJDC provides humanitarian assistance, community development, and crisis response for Jewish communities worldwide. The Federation channels funding to JDC for overseas programming and disaster relief.
• WorldORTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldORT provides Jewish education and training programs globally. The Federation includes WorldORT among its overseas funding priorities.
• 80+ Local Partner AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Federation collaborates with over 80 local Jewish organizations including synagogues, day schools, community centers, and social service agencies through strategic grants, consultation, and professional development.
• Aaron Family Jewish Community Center (JCC Dallas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCC Dallas receives Federation support and is designated as 'Fueled by Federation.' The JCC provides state-of-the-art facilities and programs serving the broader Jewish community.
• Susser BankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor of 'One Night' corporate event, demonstrating significant corporate partnership with the Federation.
• Marsh McLennan AgencycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram Sponsor supporting Federation events and programs through corporate sponsorship.
• TruistcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram Sponsor supporting Federation events and programs through corporate sponsorship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Communities Foundation of Texas: Large Texas-based community foundation managing charitable funds, donor-advised funds, and grantmaking for the DFW region. Comparable as a DFW-area philanthropic platform that competes for donor-advised fund dollars and community foundation giving.

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (San Francisco): San Francisco Bay Area Jewish federation combining annual campaign, major endowments, and planning and allocations. Operates an essentially identical federation model to the Dallas Federation with comparable giving society structures.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Regional Jewish federation coordinating philanthropy, community programs, security, and Israel/overseas grants for a comparable mid-large Jewish community. Operates the same Annual Campaign / agency allocation / giving society model as the Dallas Federation.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Regional Jewish federation serving the Atlanta Jewish community with annual campaign, planned giving, agency grants, and Israel/overseas allocations. Highly comparable to Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas in mission, structure, and Southern US Sun Belt growth dynamics.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: Greater Boston's central Jewish federation running an annual campaign, planning and allocations, and community programs. Operates an almost identical federation model to the Dallas organization, including Lions of Judah and Pacesetter-style donor recognition.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: Large LA-based Jewish federation providing annual campaign, agency grants, and overseas support. Directly comparable as a regional Jewish federation with a similar program portfolio, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Regional Jewish federation serving the DC metro area with annual campaign, agency partnerships, and overseas allocations. Comparable mid-large federation structure with similar programming mix and donor society architecture.
• Jewish Federation of Chicago: Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Chicago serves a large Midwest Jewish population with annual campaign, JUF Right Start and planned giving programs. Direct structural parallel to the Dallas Federation in scope of services and federation model.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): Umbrella organization for 146+ Jewish federations across North America, of which JFGD is a member. Coordinates national advocacy, Israel emergency campaigns, and General Assembly, providing the network infrastructure the Dallas Federation leverages for overseas allocations.

Emerging players

• Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Los Angeles: Education-focused Jewish communal organization providing supplemental programming, teacher training, and Israel engagement. Partial overlap with JFGD's PJ Library, Student to Student, and teen Israel programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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