jewish federation of southern arizona

What jewish federation of southern arizona does

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit umbrella organization, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, that coordinates fundraising, philanthropy, planning, and communal services for the Southern Arizona Jewish community. Formed in 2022 by bringing the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona and the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona under a single governance structure (unified Board of Trustees created in 2021), JPSA consolidates a 75+ year operational history into one coordinating body. It serves a local Jewish population of approximately 30,000, positioned as the central planning and funding hub for synagogues, beneficiary agencies, nonprofits, donors, and professional advisors across the region.

JPSA's service portfolio spans (1) philanthropy infrastructure — Donor Advised Funds ($5,000 minimum), Endowment Funds ($10,000 minimum), Custodial Funds for nonprofit organizations ($5,000 minimum), and legacy planned giving vehicles; (2) annual fundraising through the Federation Annual Campaign plus affinity-channel giving via Women's Philanthropy (Lion of Judah at $5,000+, Pomegranate at $1,800–$4,999), REAP, and Young Families programs; (3) direct community programs including the Community Security Initiative, senior transportation, food security (40,732 meals donated in 2024), and Jewish engagement travel (Birthright, Momentum, Honeymoon Israel); and (4) ecosystem coordination across five beneficiary agencies — Tucson Hebrew Academy, Tucson Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children's Services, University of Arizona Hillel, and Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center. JPSA does not operate a proprietary technology platform; it uses standard donor management systems, online fundholder portals, and event registration tools.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based with no product pricing. Inflows derive from individual/family contributions, fund establishment fees, corporate sponsorships (Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers), planned gifts, and foundation fund income managed in partnership with SEI Investments. In 2024, JPSA received $22.5 million in new contributions and distributed $17.8 million in grants to 500+ nonprofits; in 2025, grant distributions rose to $21.4 million across 1,458 grants. The organization is a GuideStar Platinum and Charity Navigator Four-Star rated entity.

Name

jewish federation of southern arizona

Legal name

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona

Website

https://jfsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA) is the central fundraising, philanthropy, and planning hub for the Southern Arizona Jewish community, operating an annual campaign, donor-advised and endowment funds, and community programs serving ~30,000 local Jews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAE

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries

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

SECONDARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

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

SECONDARYBPAGAKAF

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors

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

Keywords

• Community philanthropy services
• Donor advised funds
• Endowment fund management
• Annual fundraising campaigns
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federation Annual Campaign: The primary annual fundraising campaign that funds JPSA's five beneficiary agencies and dynamic initiatives including the Jewish Community Security Program, Jewish Community Relations Public Affairs Committee (JCR PAC), and Weintraub Israel Center. The campaign also responds to critical emergent needs locally and worldwide.
2. Jewish Community Foundation - Donor Advised Funds: Donor Advised Funds (DAF) allow donors to establish charitable accounts with a minimum of $5,000. Donors receive immediate tax benefits when contributing cash, securities, or other assets and determine when distributions should be made to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. The DAF program underscores partnership between the Jewish community and Southern Arizona communities.
3. Jewish Community Foundation - Endowment Funds: Endowment Funds allow donors to create funds in their name or to honor special causes, ensuring organizations and causes are supported for the future. Distributions are made annually based on donor instructions. Minimum of $10,000 to establish during or after lifetime.
4. Jewish Community Foundation - Custodial Funds: Funds for nonprofit organizations (both Jewish and non-Jewish) to establish and grow funds to support operations, respond to new endeavors, and augment annual fundraising. Principal and/or accumulated net earnings are available for distribution weekly. Minimum $5,000 to establish.
5. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors receive broad exposure to a large and valued customer base of Jewish philanthropists, business people, and community leaders through various communications and settings throughout the year. Sponsorship packages available at Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels.
6. Women's Philanthropy Campaign: Women's philanthropy brings women together to raise funds for essential services for elderly, disabled, families in crisis, and children in need. Giving levels include Pomegranate ($1,800-$4,999) and Lion of Judah ($5,000+). Campaign endowments allow women to perpetuate their support beyond their lifetime.
7. Planned Giving: Legacy giving vehicles including life insurance donations, gifts of appreciated securities, retirement plan assets, and IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) for those age 72 and older.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona coordinates Jewish philanthropy through the Federation Annual Campaign and the Jewish Community Foundation, which manages Donor Advised Funds, Endowment Funds, and Custodial Funds for individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. JPSA also delivers community programs including Community Security, Care for Others social services, Senior Transportation, Leadership Development, Travel Programs, and affinity-based giving groups. The organization is the central planning, programming, and funding hub for the Southern Arizona Jewish community.

Product overview

Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona (JPSA) is a nonprofit umbrella organization comprising the Federation and Jewish Community Foundation (JCF), serving as the 75+ year planning, programming, and funding hub for the Southern Arizona Jewish community. JPSA operates as a unified organization offering philanthropic services through the Federation Annual Campaign and Foundation Funds (Donor Advised Funds, Endowments), supplemented by community programs including Community Security, Care for Others social services, Leadership Development, and Jewish engagement initiatives. The organization connects community members through affinity groups (Women's Philanthropy, REAP, Young Families, Travel Programs) and provides resources including a Community Directory, Event Spaces, and the Arizona Jewish Post publication.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jewish Community Foundation Fund Services Professional fund management services through the Jewish Community Foundation, offering Donor Advised Funds (minimum $5,000), Endowment Funds (minimum $10,000), and Custodial Funds (minimum $5,000) for individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. Includes personalized legacy professional guidance, online fundholder portal access, and partnership with SEI Investments for investment management. In 2024, the Foundation distributed $17.8 million in grants and received $22.5 million in new contributions; in 2025, 1,458 grants totaling $21.4 million were distributed.
• Federation Annual Campaign The primary annual fundraising campaign that funds JPSA's five beneficiary agencies and dynamic initiatives including the Jewish Community Security Program, Jewish Community Relations Public Affairs Committee (JCR PAC), and Weintraub Israel Center. The campaign also responds to critical emergent needs locally and worldwide.
• Jewish Community Security Program Security program for synagogues and Jewish organizations providing facility assessments, protection enhancements, law enforcement coordination, and training including Active Shooter, Suspicious Activity, and Stop the Bleed. Secured nearly $1.5 million in federal non-profit security grants between 2021-2023.
• Senior Transportation Service
• Jewish Travel Experiences
• Women's Wealthy Campaign
• Business & Professional Societies (REAP)
• Young Families Programs
• Grants & Scholarship Opportunities
• Event Spaces at JPSA
• Leadership Development Programs
• Care for Others Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,732 meals donated to Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tucson Hebrew AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of JPSA's five beneficiary agencies. THA provides exemplary secular and pluralistic Jewish education for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. JPSA provides ongoing funding and support.
• Tucson Jewish Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of JPSA's five beneficiary agencies. The Tucson J welcomes all ages, abilities, faiths, and identities for growth, play, exercise, learning, and relaxation. JPSA provides ongoing funding and support.
• Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of JPSA's five beneficiary agencies. JFCS provides counseling and essential community services to serve the needs of vulnerable individuals and families across Southern Arizona. JPSA provides ongoing funding and support.
• University of Arizona Hillel FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of JPSA's five beneficiary agencies. UA Hillel is a place where undergraduate and graduate students explore their Jewish identities, build leadership skills, socialize, and engage in Jewish life. JPSA provides ongoing funding and support.
• Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of JPSA's five beneficiary agencies. The museum features the first synagogue built in the Arizona Territory (1910) and an award-winning Holocaust History Center. JPSA provides ongoing funding and support.
• Weintraub Israel CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to bringing Israeli experience to Tucson, the Weintraub Israel Center offers programs and events ranging from community-wide Israel celebrations to community conversations and learning experiences. JPSA funds and supports this partner organization.
• Jewish Community Relations Public Affairs Committee (JCR PAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPSA supports the Jewish Community Relations Public Affairs Committee which addresses community-wide priorities through advocacy and public affairs initiatives.
• Jewish Agency for IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner that connects Southern Arizona's Jewish community with the global Jewish community through overseas grants and emergency relief funding.
• American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner that connects Southern Arizona's Jewish community with global Jewish relief efforts through overseas grants and emergency funding.
• Community Food Bank of Southern ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPSA partners with the Community Food Bank for meal donations and food security programs. In 2024, 40,732 meals were donated through this partnership.
• Handmaker Jewish Services for the AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPSA partners with Handmaker for AgeWell Day programming and other senior-focused initiatives that bring together Jewish seniors for exercise, art, education, and connection.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves3 records

Regional players

• UJA-Federation of New York: UJA-Federation of New York is a large Jewish federation and foundation platform with annual campaigns, donor funds, grants, and extensive community services. It is a strong analogue for JPSA's central coordinating role and the breadth of its federation/foundation model.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Chicago: Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Chicago is a major Jewish federation and foundation platform that pools annual giving, manages philanthropic assets, and allocates funds to community organizations. Its recurring campaign and fund-administration model is directly comparable to JPSA's.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta coordinates annual giving, institutional support, Jewish education, security, and engagement programs across its region. It is a close operating-model peer to JPSA's community-wide planning and fundraising role.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is a large regional federation and philanthropic platform that supports agencies, administers donor funds, and funds community programs. Its integrated campaign, grant, and community-service model is a strong operating analogue, although it operates at a substantially larger scale.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Jewish Federation of Cleveland combines a regional Jewish federation, philanthropic fund offerings, grants, and community programming. It matches JPSA's blend of fundraising, fund management, and local partner support.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a regional federation and philanthropic platform supporting agencies, donor funds, security, education, and Jewish life. Its integrated campaign and community-service model is comparable to JPSA's umbrella structure.
• Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco Bay Area: Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco Bay Area combines fundraising, grantmaking, donor services, and community-wide planning across a regional Jewish community. It closely matches JPSA's combined federation/foundation and partner-coordination model.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix: Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix is a regional Jewish federation that raises funds, supports agencies, and coordinates education, security, and community programs. Its federation-and-foundation orientation and local donor-engagement model are closely comparable to JPSA's regional hub role.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Boston: Jewish Federation of Greater Boston is a regional Jewish federation providing annual campaigns, grants, donor services, and community programs. Its donor-and-agency relationship model and broad programmatic remit are comparable to JPSA's.
• Jewish Federation of San Diego County: Jewish Federation of San Diego County is a regional federation with annual campaigns, grantmaking, donor services, and Jewish community programs. It is comparable to JPSA in connecting donors, nonprofits, and local Jewish institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jpsatucson
• Instagraminstagram.com/jpsatucson

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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