ANNUAL REPORT
- 2019-2020
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
United Jewish Foundation
- Intro
- Leadership
- Allocations
- Agency Support
- Our Mission
- Areas of Impact
- COVID-19 Response
- Agency Impact
- Who We Are
- Sponsors
The Jewish Federation was Built for this Moment
The year began like many others, a time of stability and prosperity for our community. By spring, however, we understood that we had entered a unique and difficult moment in our history. The global COVID-19 pandemic affected every dimension of our daily lives, disrupting our social, professional, educational and spiritual pursuits. Worst of all is the human toll it has taken, the friends and loved ones lost and the families wracked by grief.
It is said that a crisis reveals who we are, as individuals and as a community. And if there is any good news to be taken from the pandemic, it can be found in the way that Jewish Detroit has responded.
From the earliest days of the outbreak, our communal leaders and institutions came together to make sure that our most vulnerable individuals were protected. They worked tirelessly to provide kosher meals to seniors and others in need, emergency aid to struggling families, vocational training for the growing numbers of job seekers and protective gear for frontline workers. This has been the most collaborative effort in recent history, uniting individuals from every corner of our community, every organization and stream of Judaism. We have seen an outpouring of concern and generosity, not just for local Jews but for our broader community as well.
That is why we say: Jewish Federation was built for this moment. We’ve been taking care of our community for more than 100 years. And thanks to the support of more than 10,000 donors, we will continue to meet the vast and growing needs of all who are counting on us. As we look back across the year, we’re deeply grateful for each and every person who has volunteered, contributed or taken part in the response effort in any way.
Now, as we turn to the new year, we know that uncertainty will persist. The challenge is far from over. Despite this, we will never lose confidence in the strength and vibrance of Jewish Detroit. The year ahead will surely offer challenges, but it will also have times of joy and celebration, connection and meaning.
For those that may find themselves in need, know that your Jewish community is here for you (jhelp.org is a good place to start). With the support of our extraordinary community, we are Here for Good.
Beverly B. Liss
President, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
Alan J. Kaufman
President, United Jewish Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit
From the earliest days of the outbreak, our communal leaders and institutions came together to make sure that our most vulnerable individuals were protected.
We’ve been taking care of our community for more than 100 years. And thanks to the support of more than 10,000 donors, we will continue to meet the vast and growing needs of all who are counting on us.
2019-2020 JFMD Executive Committee
- Beverly Liss
- Matt Lester
- Kristen Gross
- Lee Hurwitz
- Ronald A. Klein
- Lawrence S. Lax
- Joshua F. Opperer
- Jeff Schlussel
- James L. Bellinson
- Lisa I. Lis
- Steven Ingber
- Darren Findling
- Martin B. Maddin
- Lowell Salesin
- Leah Trosch
- President
- President Elect
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Executive Secretary
- At-Large
- At-Large
- At-Large
- At-Large
Ex-Officio Members
- Robert Gordon
- Betsy Heuer
- Alan J. Kaufman
- Sue Ellen Kaufman
- Michael Berger
- Adam Blanck
- Carolyn Bellinson
- Gary Torgow
- Lawrence Wolfe
- Chair, PASC/LAPD
- Chair, Women’s Philanthropy
- President, United Jewish Foundation
- President, Women’s Philanthropy
- Chair, Finance Committee
- President, NEXTGen Detroit
- Co-Chair, 2020 Annual Campaign
- Co-Chair, 2020 Annual Campaign
- Immediate JFMD Past President
2019-2020 UJF Executive Committee
- Alan J. Kaufman
- Dennis Bernard
- Michael Berger
- Scott Eisenberg
- Ralph Gerson
- Warren Rose
- Karen Sosnick Schoenberg
- Alan Zekelman
- Gregg Orley
- Steve Ingber
- Howard Morof
- Deborah Tyner
- Steve Weisberg
- President
- President Elect
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Vice-President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- At-Large
- At-Large
- At-Large
Ex-Officio Members
Beverly Liss
President, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
Laurence Tisdale
Co-Chair, Real Estate and Capital Needs Committee
Bernard Kent
Chair, Investment Committee
Campaign Achievement
| 2020 Annual Campaign* | $26,000,000 |
| Levy-Weiner Challenge Fund | 2,800,000 |
| Shrinkage | (673,400) |
| Prior Year’s Allocation | 400,000 |
| Total | $28,526,600 |
*Because of a procedural change in our campaign calendar, 2020 was a shortened, 9 month campaign.
Allocations
Israel & Overseas
| JAFI/JDC/ORT Core Support | $5,368,063 |
| Elective Allocations | 1,020,990 |
| Challenge Fund Designations | 433,000 |
| Total – Israel & Overseas | $6,822,053 |
National Agencies
| Network for Jewish Human Services | 10,000 |
| Hillel International | 33,500 |
| JCC Association of North America | 33,100 |
| Jewish Council of Public Affairs | 18,000 |
| 70 Faces Media | 11,500 |
| Israel Action Network | 26,700 |
| JFNA Education Unit | 10,000 |
| JFNA Dues | 908,213 |
| Birthright Israel | 103,600 |
| Unallocated Funds for Future COVID-19 Needs | 61,463 |
| Total – National Agencies | $1,216,076 |
Local Agencies and Programs
Jewish Education and Identity
| Farber Hebrew Day School | $328,856 |
| Hillel Day School | 526,012 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | 752,751 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah | 86,945 |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah | 263,137 |
| Congregational School Funding | 353,864 |
| BBYO | 56,968 |
| Tamarack Camps | 405,219 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | 134,020 |
| MSU Hillel/Michigan Jewish Conference | 173,770 |
| HCAM | 48,064 |
| University of Michigan Hillel | 131,610 |
| Jewish Community Center | 1,223,164 |
| JCC Education Department | 743,689 |
| Mission Subsidies | 84,419 |
| Total – Jewish Education & Identity | $5,312,488 |
Community Services
| Hebrew Free Loan | $121,962 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC | 261,579 |
| Jewish Family Service | 2,151,260 |
| Jewish Senior Life | 414,852 |
| JVS Human Services | 1,061,718 |
| Foundation for Our Jewish Elderly | 196,610 |
| Total – Community Services | $4,207,981 |
Additional Local Support
| Community Security Program | $435,499 |
| Agency Support to Cover Rent for UJF Facilities | 3,069,767 |
| Real Estate Centralization Costs | 191,860 |
| Campaign Reserve | 191,860 |
| Campaign Expenses | 86,389 |
| Capital Needs Grant | 920,930 |
| Endowment Fund Matching Grants | 1,151,163 |
| Unallocated Funds for Future COVID-19 Needs | 741,189 |
| Youth Mental Health | 56,000 |
| Impact Measurement Program | 10,000 |
| Community Development/Engagement | 778,702 |
| Strategic Planning & Partnerships | 132,791 |
| Israel and Overseas Services | 391,273 |
| Other Direct Program Services | 322,323 |
| Support Services | 1,573,256 |
| Challenge Fund Designations | 915,000 |
| Total – Additional Local Support | $10,968,002 |
| Total – Local Agencies and Programs | $20,488,471 |
| Total – Israel & Overseas | $6,822,053 |
| Total – National Agencies | 1,216,076 |
| Total – Local Agencies and Programs | 20,488,471 |
| Total – All Programs and Services | $28,526,600 |
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit / United Jewish Foundation
Support Provided to Agencies
For the FYE May 31, 2020
- Farber Akiva Hebrew Day School
- BBYO
- Frankel Jewish Academy
- Tamarack Camps
- Hebrew Free Loan
- Hillel Day School
- Hillel of Metro Detroit
- Hillel – MSU / HCAM / MJC
- U of M Hillel
- Jewish Senior Life
- Jewish Community Center
- JCRC / AJC
- Jewish Family Service
- JVS Human Services
- Yeshiva Beth Yehuda
- Yeshiva Gedolah
- Yeshivas Darchei Torah
- Community Wide Security Program
- Totals
Farber Akiva Hebrew Day School
- Annual Campaign$264,203
- Challenge Fund64,653
- Rent Support187,636
- Total – Campaign$516,492
- Endowment Income200,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund38,000
- Capital Needs Grants19,000
- Centralization and Security Grants18,000
- Construction Projects25,000
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants–
- Total Other Support$440,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$956,492
BBYO
- Annual Campaign$46,931
- Challenge Fund10,037
- Rent Support14,066
- Total – Campaign$71,034
- Endowment Income13,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund–
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants77,600
- Total Other Support$90,600
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$161,634
Frankel Jewish Academy
- Annual Campaign–
- Challenge Fund–
- Rent Support–
- Total – Campaign–
- Endowment Income313,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund14,000
- Capital Needs Grants27,000
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants–
- Total Other Support$430,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$430,000
Tamarack Camps
- Annual Campaign$332,198
- Challenge Fund73,021
- Rent Support910,582
- Total – Campaign$1,315,801
- Endowment Income371,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign300,000
- Centennial Fund91,000
- Capital Needs Grants350,000
- Centralization and Security Grants61,000
- Construction Projects1,249,000
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants15,000
- DAF Grants726,000
- Total Other Support$2,863,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$4,178,801
Hebrew Free Loan
- Annual Campaign$99,187
- Challenge Fund22,275
- Rent Support2,307
- Total – Campaign124,269
- Endowment Income31,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund57,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants165,000
- Total Other Support253,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$377,269
Hillel Day School
- Annual Campaign$437,090
- Challenge Fund88,922
- Rent Support–
- Total – Campaign526,012
- Endowment Income446,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund75,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants30,000
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants573,000
- Total Other Support1,124,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$1,650,012
Hillel of Metro Detroit
- Annual Campaign$109,905
- Challenge Fund24,116
- Rent Support–
- Total – Campaign134,021
- Endowment Income45,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund13,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants4,500
- DAF Grants122,000
- Total Other Support184,500
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$318,521
Hillel – MSU / HCAM / MJC
- Annual Campaign$197,164
- Challenge Fund24,670
- Rent Support39,206
- Total – Campaign261,040
- Endowment Income72,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund13,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants3,000
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants10,000
- DAF Grants125,000
- Total Other Support223,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$484,040
U of M Hillel
- Annual Campaign$107,296
- Challenge Fund24,314
- Rent Support85,201
- Total – Campaign216,811
- Endowment Income133,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund98,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants6,000
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants94,000
- Total Other Support331,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$547,811
Jewish Senior Life
- Annual Campaign$345,430
- Challenge Fund69,422
- Rent Support308,772
- Total – Campaign723,624
- Endowment Income1,551,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign80,000
- Centennial Fund489,000
- Capital Needs Grants35,000
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants67,000
- Total Other Support2,142,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$2,865,624
Jewish Community Center
- Annual Campaign$1,744,674
- Challenge Fund222,179
- Rent Support1,154,136
- Total – Campaign3,120,989
- Endowment Income1,085,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund119,000
- Capital Needs Grants345,000
- Centralization and Security Grants91,000
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant57,000
- JWF and Other Grants155,000
- DAF Grants298,000
- Total Other Support2,150,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$5,270,989
JCRC / AJC
- Annual Campaign$213,538
- Challenge Fund48,041
- Rent Support8,791
- Total – Campaign270,370
- Endowment Income4,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund–
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants7,500
- Total Other Support11,500
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$281,870
Jewish Family Service
- Annual Campaign$1,802,301
- Challenge Fund348,958
- Rent Support119,144
- Total – Campaign2,270,403
- Endowment Income404,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund539,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants8,000
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant1,279,000
- JWF and Other Grants40,000
- DAF Grants218,000
- Total Other Support2,488,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$4,758,403
JVS Human Services
- Annual Campaign$906,024
- Challenge Fund155,694
- Rent Support228,360
- Total – Campaign1,290,078
- Endowment Income369,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign190,000
- Centennial Fund66,000
- Capital Needs Grants86,000
- Centralization and Security Grants30,000
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant1,582,000
- JWF and Other Grants20,000
- DAF Grants12,000
- Total Other Support2,165,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$3,455,078
Yeshiva Beth Yehuda
- Annual Campaign$620,094
- Challenge Fund132,656
- Rent Support11,567
- Total – Campaign764,317
- Endowment Income516,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund242,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants115,000
- Total Other Support873,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$1,637,317
Yeshiva Gedolah
- Annual Campaign$69,745
- Challenge Fund17,200
- Rent Support–
- Total – Campaign86,945
- Endowment Income47,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund10,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants–
- Total Other Support57,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$143,945
Yeshivas Darchei Torah
- Annual Campaign$222,161
- Challenge Fund40,976
- Rent Support–
- Total – Campaign263,137
- Endowment Income136,000
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund44,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants–
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants22,000
- Total Other Support202,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$465,137
Community Wide Security Program
- Annual Campaign$435,499
- Challenge Fund–
- Rent Support–
- Total – Campaign435,499
- Endowment Income–
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign–
- Centennial Fund77,000
- Capital Needs Grants–
- Centralization and Security Grants724,000
- Construction Projects–
- State of MI Grant–
- JWF and Other Grants–
- DAF Grants–
- Total Other Support801,000
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$1,236,499
Totals
- Annual Campaign$22,670,233
- Challenge Fund2,786,000
- Rent Support3,069,767
- Total – Campaign28,526,600
- Endowment Income4,298,339
- COVD-19 Emergency Campaign802,000
- Centennial Fund1,985,000
- Capital Needs Grants(58,930)
- Centralization and Security Grants779,140
- Construction Projects1,274,000
- State of MI Grant2,918,000
- JWF and Other Grants244,500
- DAF Grants2,838,100
- Total Other Support14,278,149
- Grand Total JFMD/UJF Support$42,804,749
Our Mission
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is the cornerstone of our Jewish community. We are committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building a vibrant Jewish future in Detroit, in Israel and around the world.
Building a Vibrant Jewish Future
Providing for the well-being of the most vulnerable members of our community is a core value of our Jewish heritage and one of the fundamental aspects of Federation’s mission to serve the Jewish community. The range of services offered through our family of partner agencies is extensive, and includes JHELP, aIn addition to taking care of those in need, we also strive to ensure a strong and vibrant Jewish future for our entire community. This encompasses the work of strengthening Jewish identity through all ages and stages of life via Jewish camp and day schools, congregational schools, adult education courses and more. It also means building and sustaining Jewish life here in Detroit, in Israel and throughout the world. Federation remains deeply committed to Jewish engagement and, in particular, has led a revitalization of millennial and ‘Gen X’ engagement in the Detroit area. Finally, we remain focused on growing Jewish philanthropy through our Annual Campaign, Centennial Fund and a variety of other sources of support that help us secure the long-term future of our community.
Taking Care of Those in Need
In addition to taking care of those in need, we also strive to ensure a strong and vibrant Jewish future for our entire community. This encompasses the work of strengthening Jewish identity through all ages and stages of life—Jewish pre-schools, summer camps, congregational schools, adult education courses and more. It also means building and sustaining Jewish life here in Detroit, in Israel and throughout the world. Federation remains deeply committed to Jewish engagement and, in particular, has led a revitalization of millennial and ‘Gen X’ engagement in the Detroit area. Finally, we remain focused on growing Jewish philanthropy through our Annual Campaign, Centennial Fund and a variety of other sources of support that help us secure the long-term future of our community.
Strengthening Jewish Identity
Jewish education and identity are the foundation of a strong Jewish community.
Our Jewish values, heritage and culture are shaped through a variety of educational and identity-building outlets that emphasize not just personal growth and learning, but also the central role of community in our religious tradition. The Jewish Federation works to strengthen Jewish identity through its support for our JCC, schools, congregations and agencies, as well as through a variety of direct service programs.
Programs and services include:
- Hebrew Day Schools and Congregational Education Programs
- Adult Jewish Education—including JLearn and Melton at the JCC
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Education—including Opening the Doors at the JCC
- Hillels on Campus
- Jewish Camping Experiences—including Tamarack and JCC camps
- Professional Development for Jewish Educators
- BBYO and other Jewish Youth Group Program Support
- Israel Experiences
Core Areas of Impact
In Detroit, in Israel and Around the World
Take Care of the Needs of the Jewish People
Vulnerable Populations
- Older Adults
- Families in Need
- Individuals with Disabilities
- Underserved Communities
Urgent Needs
- School Safety
- Crisis Management
- Community Infrastrutcure
- Aliyah and Absorption
- Combating anti-Semitism
Build a Vibrant Jewish Future
Jewish Community
- Teens
- Families
- NEXTGen Detroit
- Women’s Philanthropy
- Affinities
- Missions
- Partnership2Gether
Jewish Philanthropy
- Challenge Fund
- Annual Campaign
- Endowment/Centennial
- Philanthropic Funds
- Community Partnership Support
- Planning & Allocations
- Support Foundations
- Corporate Philanthropy
Jewish Identity
- Adult Jewish Learning
- Jewish Schools Day & Religious
- Early Childhood
- Special Needs
- Hillel/Campus
- Camp
The COVID-19 Response
2020 will be remembered as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, a global crisis whose impact continues to reverberate on an unprecedented scale. In our community, the seriousness and anticipated longevity of the pandemic necessitated a number of critical and immediate community-wide actions.
The Jewish Federation led this response, protecting individuals and families as well as the Jewish organizations that are the heart and soul of Jewish life. Federation actively coordinated the response effort, working shoulder to shoulder with agencies, schools and congregations throughout Jewish Detroit on a daily basis.
This included:
- Mobilizing millions of dollars in emergency resources at Federal, State and local levels
- Providing sanitation services at community facilities
- Convening regular meetings with agency executives, clergy, and day school executives
- Coordinating the acquisition and delivery of tens of thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Providing more than 500,000 kosher meals over the last four months
- Establishing virtual mental health support groups
- Disseminating essential health-related information
The community response was made possible by the creation of the COVID-19 Emergency Campaign. Launched in March 2020, the Emergency Campaign was established to cover urgent, pandemic-specific emergency needs. $7.5M was raised for crisis-related expenditures.
Perhaps the most important story of all is the extraordinary way our community has come together in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Social service agencies and congregations, Jewish foundations and funders, and many others are now working together on a daily basis to solve the myriad challenges that have arisen in the wake of the crisis.
Together, these organizations accomplish the work of providing food to those in need, ensuring the welfare of older adults and other vulnerable individuals, and maintaining the stability of families during this time of uncertainty. Collectively, they are keeping the Jewish community whole.
We are also extremely proud of the Jewish Federation’s role in this effort. As the central fundraising and planning body in the community, Federation is serving as leader and convener of the collective work of our community organizations. We are honored to partner with agency leaders, congregation Rabbis and their staff and deeply grateful for their remarkable talent, hard work and commitment.
We also grateful for the heroic efforts of our caregivers and first responders—such as healthcare professionals and emergency workers, as well as all those working to provide food and critical resources. Despite the extraordinary conditions, there has been no shortage of deeply committed individuals willing to risk their own welfare for others.
Finally, we want to thank and acknowledge the donors, volunteers and leaders in our community who have powered this work. Thanks to the strength of our Annual Campaign, as well as the COVID-19 Emergency Campaign, our agencies have the resources to respond as effectively as they have. It is because of you, our supporters, that Jewish Detroit remains among the most generous and caring communities to be found anywhere.
Perhaps the most important story of all is the extraordinary way our community has come together in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
