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How We Do It

As our Jewish community’s central philanthropic organization, we are dedicated to transparency and a responsible, careful allocations process.  

Financials

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is entrusted with managing the philanthropic resources of our community. In keeping with our commitment to accountability and transparency, our audited financial statements and IRS 990 forms are available here.

Revenue

$25,376,000 in Contributions to Federation for Use in 2022-2023

  • Giving to our Annual Campaign   $18,000,000
  • Targeted Giving to Community Priorities   $5,317,000
  • Funds Designated by our Board of Directors   $2,059,000

$25,376,000 Invested in the Community in 2022-2023

  • Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches   $3,450,000
  • Alpert Jewish Family Service   $1,806,000
  • Meyer Jewish Preparatory School   $1,488,000
  • Kramer Senior Services, a Subsidiary of MorseLife Health System    $1,130,000
  • Florida Hillel Council   $191,000
  • Friedman Commission for Jewish Education   $1,855,000
  • Community Events and Engagement Opportunities   $1,257,000
  • Mandel Center for Leadership Development   $1,202,000
  • J-Secure Community Safety & Security Program   $1,080,000
  • Jewish Community Relations Council   $428,000
  • Career Connections   $405,000
  • Jewish Volunteer Center   $369,000
  • mosaic Public Affairs TV Show and Podcast   $216,000
  • Other Federation Initiatives*   $180,000
  • Scholarships for Summer Camp & Israel Travel Experiences  $129,000

*As unforeseen community needs often arise throughout the year, Federation reserves funds that we use to strengthen existing services or launch new initiatives that address pressing needs.

  • The Jewish Agency for Israel  $3,427,000
  • American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee $1,158,000
  • Birthright Israel $593,000
  • Other Israel & Overseas Jewish Initiatives* $384,000

*This includes Federation’s travel experiences, our representative in the Partnership2Gether region of TZAHAR in Israel, Israel Action Network and our support of specific programs with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and The Jewish Agency for Israel.

  • Fundraising and Administration $4,053,000
  • Dues for Jewish Federations of North America $575,000

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognized as one of the most effective charities addressing the greatest areas of need and building a bright Jewish future in the Palm Beaches, Israel and 70 countries around the world.

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