Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
92% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, registered in 1969, with $62,046,677 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48301 EIN 38-1359214 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$62.0M
▼ 32.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$64.5M
Net assets
$17.3M
Employees
126
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating92% to programs · $4 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit: 92% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit: 3 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Take care of the needs of the jewish people and build a vibrant jewish future, in detroit, in israel, and around the world.
What they do
Distribution of funds to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the jewish community overseas, including jewish federation of north america, jewish agency for israel and the american jewish joint distribution committee, and other overseas organizations.
Distribution of funds to other qualified 501(c)3 organizations.
Includes expenses related to direct program services that support our local affiliated agencies. in addition, includes mission expenses to foster better relations with israel.
Contact & location
- Address
- 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48301
- City
- Bloomfield Hills
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $50.8M (FY2013) to $62.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29.2MNet assets $17.3M
Operating margin
-3.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46.5M
Total liabilities
$29.2M
Net assets
$17.3M
Salaries & benefits
$12.0M
19% of expenses
Board members
173
172 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,046,677▼32.3% | $64,488,605▼23.3% | $17,260,774▼30.2% | $46,508,558▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $91,651,098▲41.8% | $84,095,189▲40.2% | $24,732,702▲13.0% | $52,478,585▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $64,628,045▲21.8% | $60,003,215▲19.3% | $21,896,793▲0.9% | $49,579,753▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,063,745▼5.7% | $50,282,575▼6.9% | $21,691,963▼5.9% | $47,934,420▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,268,583▼0.4% | $54,020,609▲20.4% | $23,040,793▲7.4% | $49,894,902▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,479,308▲11.4% | $44,867,632▼10.8% | $21,462,819▲103% | $47,176,033▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,701,789▼13.6% | $50,295,114▲0.2% | $10,571,143▼2.6% | $42,384,290▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,657,508▲12.6% | $50,198,029▲13.8% | $10,858,368▲13.6% | $41,509,986▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $52,071,706▼4.4% | $44,129,753▼4.7% | $9,558,915▲10.6% | $40,702,036▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,477,554▼2.6% | $46,300,582▼2.2% | $8,645,323▲16.5% | $38,148,776▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $55,946,029▲10.2% | $47,350,484▲10.6% | $7,422,323▲30.4% | $37,313,941▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $50,779,938 | $42,798,891▼10.3% | $5,693,657▲28.0% | $35,441,419▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $47,717,137▲9.0% | $4,449,657▼35.3% | $33,526,989▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $43,766,340▼35.7% | $6,872,135▼11.7% | $35,897,630▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $68,078,176 | $7,785,770 | $36,824,692 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Steven Ingber — $501,821 (0.78% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Ingber | Chief Executive Officer | 20 | $501,821 |
| Dorothy Benyas | Chief Financial Officer | 20 | $278,276 |
| Margo Pernick | Director of the Jewish Fund | 1 | $244,270 |
| Theodore Cohen | Chief Marketing Officer | 20 | $243,197 |
| Stacey Deweese | Director, Jewish Community Endowment - Partial Yea | 20 | $216,463 |
| Susan Feldman | Director, Philanthropic & Corporate Relations | 20 | $207,020 |
| Charlene Arm | Senior Director, Talent & Organization - Partial Y | 20 | $189,748 |
| Daniel Greenberg | Director of Major Gifts | 20 | $189,329 |
| Abbey Frank | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Adam Blanck | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Adam Bleznak | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Adam Finkel | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Adam Jahnke | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Adam Kessler | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Alicia Chandler | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Allan Nachman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Allen Berman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Amy Cutler | Director - Partial Year | 0.5 | — |
| Amy Folbe | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Amy Zeskind | Director | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ophir Tours Ltd | Israel Mission Expenses | $476,557 |
| Global Impact Ventures | Jlife Technology Services | $328,800 |
| Quality Kosher Catering Inc | Community Event Catering | $234,990 |
| Blue Wave Development LLC | Jlife Technology Services | $189,716 |
| Star Trax Event Productions | Community Event Media Services | $159,529 |
Grants received · $196.9M total
144 grants to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit totaling $196.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Foundation | To support the jewish community | 2024 | $19,325,079 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations | 2024 | $4,434,983 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Religious | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $40,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $19,136 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,938 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,268 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,176 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Organizational support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Religious | 2024 | $5,360 |
| United Jewish Foundation | To support the jewish community | 2023 | $18,247,818 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations | 2023 | $6,605,886 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $823,315 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $575,500 |
Grants made · $47.4M in FY2024
86 grants totaling $47.4M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Foundation | To support the community | $7,701,190 |
| Jewish Family Service | To support jewish families | $6,246,455 |
| Jewish Agency For Israel-north American Council | To support human rights | $4,899,566 |
| Gesher Human Services | To support the elderly | $4,551,064 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | To support humanitarian relief | $3,926,424 |
| Fresh Air Society | To support the needs of children | $3,069,900 |
| Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit | To support the community | $3,007,348 |
| Yeshivath Beth Yehudah | To support jewish education | $2,070,941 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | To support the jewish community | $1,273,975 |
| Farber Hebrew Day School-yeshival Akiva | To support jewish education | $1,261,104 |
| Jsl Foundation | To support the elderly | $1,210,666 |
| Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit | To support education | $1,161,675 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To support women's causes | $985,000 |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah | To support jewish education | $694,746 |
| Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life | To support education | $527,080 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1359214, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's EIN?
- Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1359214.
- How much revenue does Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit report?
- Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit reported $62,046,677 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's spending goes to programs?
- Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit spends about 92% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit have?
- CharityIndex grades Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's latest Form 990 is $501,821, paid to Steven Ingber (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (EIN 38-1359214) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.