- Introduction
- Leadership
- Allocations
- Agency Support
- Our Mission
- Areas of Impact
- Agency Impact
- Who We Are
- Sponsors
Here for Today. Here for Tomorrow.
Here for Good
In many ways, this has been a defining year for the Jewish Federation.
Our fiscal calendar began in the spring of 2020, not long after start of the global pandemic. This historic crisis threatened the health and welfare of individuals throughout our community and upended the rhythms and routines of daily life.
Despite the extraordinary challenges, we have reason to be grateful. If we have learned anything from the experience of the pandemic, it is that together, as a unified community, we can weather any crisis.
Throughout the pandemic, our communal leaders and institutions worked to make sure that our most vulnerable individuals were protected, providing millions of kosher meals to seniors and others in need, emergency aid to struggling families and protective gear for frontline workers. This was the most collaborative effort in recent times, uniting individuals from every corner of our community, every organization and stream of Judaism.
Several years ago, we introduced a new theme for the Jewish Federation, a ‘tag line’ to express the essence of our mission. Here for Good proclaims that Federation is an enduring entity whose purpose is to support, strengthen and advance our local and global Jewish community. We are here to take care of our most vulnerable individuals and to build a vibrant Jewish future for all.
Today, this theme has never been more relevant. Here for Good reflects not just the essence of the Federation, but also of our Jewish community itself. Thanks to the commitment of many individuals—including nearly 11,000 donors to our annual Campaign—Jewish Detroit remains as vibrant and cohesive today as it ever has.
Even as we recognize the ongoing impact of the virus and other complex challenges, we will never lose our vitality, spirit and gratitude for the richness and depth of our Jewish heritage and culture as well as the strength of our community.
- Matthew B. Lester
President, Jewish Federation of Detroit - Dennis S. Bernard
President, United Jewish Foundation - Steven Ingber
Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Federation of Detroit
2020-2021 JFMD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Matthew Lester
President* - Ralph Gerson
Vice-President - Kristen Gross
Vice-President - Lee Hurwitz
Vice-President - Ronald Klein
Vice-President - Lawrence S. Lax
Vice-President - Joshua F. Opperer
Vice-President - Lowell Salesin
Secretary* - —
Executive Secretary - Darren Findling
Treasurer - Sherri Ketai
At-Large* - Martin B. Maddin
At-Large - Leah Trosch
At-Large - *New or new position
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
- Carolyn Bellinson
Co-Chair, 2021 Annual Campaign - Michael Berger
Chair, Finance Committee - Dennis Bernard
President, United Jewish Foundation* - Joshua Goldberg
President, NEXTGen Detroit* - Robert Gordon
Chair, PASC / LAPD - Betsy Heuer
President, Women’s Philanthropy* - Beverly B. Liss
Immediate JFMD Past President* - Joshua F. Opperer
Co-Chair, 2021 Annual Campaign* - Sherri Singer
Vice-President, Women’s Philanthropy Campaign* - *New or new position
2020-2021 UJF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Dennis Bernard
President - Michael Berger
Vice-President - Gregg Orley
Vice-President - Warren Rose
Vice-President - Karen Sosnick Schoenberg
Vice-President - Deborah Tyner
Vice-President - Alan Zekelman
Vice-President - Howard Morof
Treasurer - Steve Ingber
Secretary - Mindi Fynke
At-Large - David Karp
At-Large - Stevan Rosenberg
At-Large
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
- Matthew Lester
Jewish Federation President - Laurence Tisdale
Real Estate / Capital Needs Committee Co-Chairman - Bernard Kent
Investment Committee Chairman
2021 CAMPAIGN ACHIEVEMENT
| 2021 Annual Campaign | $34,200,000 |
| Andi and Larry Wolfe Challenge Fund | 3,700,000 |
| Shrinkage Allowance | –714,000 |
| Prior Year’s Overachievement | 450,000 |
| Past Year’s Unallocated Funds | 800,000 |
| Total 2021 Campaign & Challenge Fund Allocations | $ 38,236,000 |
| Total Donors | 10,500 |
2021 ALLOCATIONS
ISRAEL AND OVERSEAS
| CORE ALLOCATIONS | |
| JAFI | $4,412,506 |
| JDC | $2,442,724 |
| World ORT | $139,900 |
| TOTAL CORE ALLOCATIONS | $ 6,995,130 |
| Assistance to the Children and Elderly in Kiev | $ 200,000 |
| Community Shaliach | 80,500 |
| Emergency Needs – JAFI/JDC | – |
| Ethiopian National Project | 125,000 |
| JAFI Ethiopian Reunification | 75,000 |
| JDC – Argentina | 75,000 |
| JDC – Skill Up | 50,000 |
| LYA Partnership – Central Galilee | – |
| National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry | 8,000 |
| Nevatim | – |
| Partnership 2Gether – Central Galilee | 704,050 |
| Shin Shin Program | 45,000 |
| Unallocated Funds for Future Needs | 122,450 |
| TOTAL ELECTIVE ALLOCATIONS | 1,530,000 |
| TOTAL CHALLENGE FUND DESIGNATIONS | 394,000 |
| TOTAL ISRAEL AND OVERSEAS | $ 8,919,130 |
Jewish Education and Identity
| SCHOOLS | |
| Farber Hebrew Day School | 431,237 |
| Hillel Day School | 696,981 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | 1,030,666 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah | 116,863 |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah | 370,829 |
| Congregational School Funding | 440,682 |
| BBYO | 81,189 |
| Fresh Air Society / Tamarack Camps | 556,054 |
| HILLEL FOUNDATIONS | |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | 187,325 |
| MSU Hillel / Michigan Jewish Conference | 238,952 |
| HCAM | 72,629 |
| Michigan Hillel at the University of Michigan | 184,124 |
| Jewish Community Center | 2,505,542 |
| Mission Subsidies | 110,000 |
| TOTAL JEWISH EDUCATION AND IDENTITY | $7,023,073 |
National Agencies
| Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies | $30,000 |
| Hillel International | 44,000 |
| JCC Association of North America | 43,000 |
| Jewish Council of Public Affairs | 12,000 |
| 70 Faces Media | 25,000 |
| Israel Action Network | 40,000 |
| JFNA Education Unit | – |
| JFNA Dues | 1,077,820 |
| Birthright Israel | 106,000 |
| Unallocated Funds for Future Needs | 121,985 |
| TOTAL CHALLENGE FUND DESIGNATIONS | 3,600 |
| TOTAL NATIONAL AGENCIES | $1,503,405 |
Community Support
| Foundation for our Jewish Elderly | $256,189 |
| Hebrew Free Loan | 157,019 |
| JCRC/AJC | 331,118 |
| Jewish Family Service | 2,722,412 |
| Jewish Senior Life | 669,528 |
| JVS Human Services | 1,361,270 |
| TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES | $5,497,536 |
Additional Local Support
| Agency Support to Cover Rent for UJF Facilities | $4,000,000 |
| Campaign Expenses | 129,448 |
| Campaign Reserve | 500,000 |
| Capital Needs Fund Grant | 1,200,000 |
| Challenge Fund Designations | 1,492,400 |
| Community Security Program | 767,468 |
| Endowment Fund Matching Grants | 1,450,000 |
| General Fund | 250,000 |
| Impact Measurement Program | 10,000 |
| Real Estate Centralization Costs | 250,000 |
| Unallocated Funds for Future Needs | 1,000,000 |
| Youth Mental Health | 76,000 |
| Federation Operating Budget Support | |
| Community Development/Engagement | 1,235,693 |
| Israel and Overseas Services | 516,290 |
| Other Direct Program Services | 368,097 |
| Strategic Planning and Partnerships | 132,460 |
| Support Services | 1,915,000 |
| TOTAL ADDITIONAL LOCAL SUPPORT | 15,292,856 |
| TOTAL LOCAL AGENCIES | $15,292,856 |
Jewish Federation of Detroit / United Jewish Foundation
Support Provided to Agencies
For the FYE May 31, 2021
OUR MISSION
The Jewish Federation of 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.
Taking care of those in need
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. Through the Annual Campaign, Federation raises and allocates funds to its partner agencies to provide critical assistance to those in need, including individuals and families, seniors, people with disabilities, and the unemployed.
Federation also stands ready to respond to disasters and urgent needs as they emerge. We are here to ensure the security and stability of our community, and to take care of those whose lives are affected in times of crisis, whether it means securing emergency resources, coordinating services or responding directly to critical issues.
Building a Vibrant Jewish Future
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 through Jewish camps 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 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.
Core Areas of Impact
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
