Jewish Federation of Detroit
ActivePublic CharityPhilanthropy & Voluntarism
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MIWebsite
About Jewish Federation of Detroit
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.
Focus Areas
Human services / social safety netJewish educationYouth programs and campsIsrael & overseas supportMental healthCommunity securityVolunteer engagement and leadership development
Who They Fund
Jewish communities (local and international)elderly people / seniorschildren (including those with cancer)individuals with disabilities and families with special needswomen
About Jewish Federation of Detroit
Jewish Federation of Detroit combines large-scale community funding with a clear Jewish-service mission. Its recent grants show recurring support for local social service organizations, Jewish education, community security, and overseas Jewish needs, with major allocations reaching both Detroit-area institutions and international partners. Among the largest recent grants, United Jewish Foundation received $21,604,486 in 2024 to support the community, while The Jewish Federations of North America received $11,495,975 in 2024 to support the Jewish community. The foundation also gives through named programs that reinforce its priorities. Annual Campaign — Partner Agency & Community Grants supports Jewish schools and other community needs in Detroit, Israel, and around the world. Israel & Overseas Allocations funds projects in Israel and the Partnership region through review committees such as Partnership2Gether and the Gertzman Committee. The Michigan Jewish Conference (MJC) Grants extend Jewish cultural and educational programming to smaller Michigan communities outside Metro Detroit. Across these channels, the federation supports a mix of direct service, education, humanitarian relief, and community infrastructure.
What Jewish Federation of Detroit Funds
Jewish education is one of the federation’s clearest funding areas. Yeshiva Beth Yehudah received $2,630,601 in 2023, $2,134,280 in 2024, and $2,070,941 in 2025 for Jewish education. Hillel Day School also appears in the recent grants list, with $1,724,992 in 2023 and $1,435,441 in 2024 for education. Human services and senior support are another major thread. Jewish Family Service received $7,504,067 in 2023 and $6,246,455 in 2025 to support Jewish families. Gesher Human Services was awarded $7,003,487 in 2023, $3,695,610 in 2024, and $4,551,064 in 2025 to support the elderly. The federation also funds community infrastructure and security. Jewish Community Security Inc received $1,451,038 in 2024 to provide community security, while Jewish Community Center received multiple grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025 to support the community.
How Jewish Federation of Detroit Gives
Typical grants cluster around a middle range, with a p25 of $13,951, a median of $48,020, and a p75 of $251,975. The recent list also shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including several multiyear grants to Jewish Family Service, Gesher Human Services, Yeshiva Beth Yehudah, and The Jewish Federations of North America. That pattern suggests ongoing institutional support rather than one-off funding. Jewish Federation of Detroit is a public charity, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. The active programs listed are invitation-based rather than open to unsolicited applications.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$47.4M
Total Assets
$46.5M
Total Revenue
$62M
Total Expenses
$64.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $14K and $252K, with a median of $48K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$48K
75th Percentile
$252K
Geographic Reach
Regional12 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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