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United Jewish Appeal - Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 510172429 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T700 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Very Large (>$50M) · ujafedny.org
revenue
$350.5M
expenses
$374.0M
net assets
$1.7B
employees
448
volunteers
5,700
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

UJA-FEDERATION CARES FOR JEWS AND ALL NEW YORKERS,RESPONDS TO CRISES,AND SHAPES THE JEWISH FUTURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

UJA-Federation of New York cares for Jews and all New Yorkers, responds to crises, and shapes the Jewish future. The organization supports Holocaust survivors, strengthens mental health, protects Jewish communities from antisemitism, and fosters inclusive Jewish life across New York and Israel. It operates through direct services, partnerships, and community-based programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $92.48M
    CARING FOR PEOPLE IN NEED:UJA ALLOCATES FUNDS TO HUNDREDS OF NONPROFITS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL AID AND SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN NEW YORK CITY, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, AND LONG ISLAND. THESE NONPROFITS SERVE BOTH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND THE BROADER NEW YORK POPULATION, INCLUDING SENIORS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, SINGLE PARENTS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND DISABILITIES. THE SERVICES THEY OFFER INCLUDE HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, END-OF-LIFE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, EDUCATION, FOOD PROGRAMS, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND GUIDANCE. UJA ALSO PROMOTES VOLUNTEERISM BY FACILITATING THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE CLIENTS AT NUMEROUS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)NONPROFITS. ADDITIONALLY, UJA SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN ISRAEL AND NEARLY 70 OTHER COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE THAT PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES.
  2. #2 $90.38M
    DEEPENING JEWISH ENGAGEMENT AND STRENGTHENING JEWISH COMMUNITIES ("JEWISH LIFE")UJA SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT ENCOURAGE JEWS OF ALL AGES TO EXPLORE THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY AND FUNDS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN SYNAGOGUES, SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS BY PROMOTING JEWISH LIFE ON CAMPUS, CONNECT YOUNG JEWS TO ISRAEL, AND CREATE AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR ALL JEWS. AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING, UJA SUPPORTS BOTH INFORMAL AND FORMAL JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. UJA ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND TEACHER BENEFITS AT JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ISRAEL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS AND JEWISH SUMMER DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS, ALL OF WHICH ARE IMPORTANT PLATFORMS FOR POSITIVE JEWISH EXPERIENCES AND ENGAGEMENT. IN RESPONSE TO THE OUTPOURING OF JEWISH EXPRESSION FOLLOWING OCTOBER 7, UJA HAS INVESTED AN ADDITIONAL $25 MILLION OVER THREE YEARS TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL FURTHER INSPIRE AND CONNECT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. UJA MAINTAINS AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL, HELPING TO ENSURE THAT ISRAEL IS A SAFE, VIBRANT, JEWISH AND DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY. UJA INVESTS IN THE SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF ISRAEL'S MOST VULNERABLE AND HELPS TO STRENGTHEN ISRAELI CIVIL SOCIETY. UJA REMAINS DEEPLY INVOLVED IN THE REBUILDING PROCESS SINCE OCTOBER 7, PARTICULARLY IN RESTORING THE SOCIAL FABRIC AND THE EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL RESILIENCE OF HISTORICALLY AND NEWLY VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Initiative for Holocaust Survivors (CIHS)
Delivers holistic care including trauma-informed counseling, emergency financial assistance, social connection, and case management to help Holocaust survivors in New York and Israel age with dignity and independence.
Community Security Initiative (CSI)
Provides threat monitoring, physical security assessments, active-threat training, and law enforcement coordination to protect synagogues, schools, camps, JCCs, and other Jewish institutions in the New York area and beyond.
Jewish Community & Identity Programs
Supports inclusion and belonging for Jews of Color, LGBTQ+ Jews, people with disabilities, and others through scholarships, small groups, Hillel partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.
Mental Health Support Programs
Funds and operates counseling services, hotlines, and safe spaces for mental health support across the Jewish community, with targeted programs for teens, seniors, LGBTQ+ individuals, and survivors of trauma.
activities · 17 groups

What they do

  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Assisting with access to government benefits
      Assisted 94,000 New Yorkers in accessing government services and benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare, and public assistance programs.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Delivering pro bono legal services
      Provided 74,200 hours of pro bono legal services benefiting 43,100 New Yorkers, addressing civil legal needs including housing, immigration, and public benefits.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Distributing emergency cash assistance
      Distributed $48 million in emergency cash assistance to 11,500 New Yorkers facing urgent financial crises.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Distributing food through local nonprofit partners
      Distributed 17.7 million pounds of food through local nonprofit partners to address food insecurity in the New York region.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships for Jewish education and experiences
      Funds scholarships to make Jewish day school tuition affordable and provides funding for scholarships for Israel experience programs and Jewish summer camps.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Operating the Jack and Shirley Silver Hub in Queens
      Served over 30,000 people through the Jack and Shirley Silver Hub in Queens since 2020, offering integrated social and community services.
  • Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing care and support to Holocaust survivors
      Provides life-affirming care to 28,000 Holocaust survivors in New York and Israel, including emergency cash assistance, case management, mental health counseling, and social connection programs to support dignified aging.
  • Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
    • Providing care to Jewish communities globally and locally
      Provides care and support to Jewish communities globally and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, reaching millions annually through social services, crisis response, and long-term investments.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Providing employment services
      Provided employment services to 19,000 New Yorkers to support economic self-sufficiency.
  • Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
    • Providing security services to Jewish institutions
      Enhances physical and cyber security for over 3,400 Jewish nonprofit institutions across the New York metropolitan region through security assessments, training, emergency planning, surveillance technology, and law enforcement coordination; prevented multiple planned attacks and escalated hundreds of threat flags annually.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing senior care services
      Provides access to senior care services including mental health support, affordable housing, home-delivered meals, advocacy, and companionship through a network of partners for older adults in New York.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Providing services for older adults
      Supports programs that promote active aging by providing fitness and cultural events, tech support, and home safety services for older adults.
  • Jewish Community Poverty Relief 1 activity
    • Responding to local and international crises
      Responds to local and international crises affecting Jewish communities and vulnerable populations, including natural disasters and security threats, through rapid response and recovery efforts.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Supporting Jewish education programs
      Provides access to Jewish education programs for children, teens, and adults across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, including innovative learning models and support for diverse learners through special education training and emotional support teams.
  • Jewish Youth Summer Camps 1 activity
    • Supporting Jewish summer camps
      Supports 20 day and overnight Jewish summer camps offering programs focused on nature, the arts, technology, sports, and Jewish identity, including specialized camps for LGBTQ+ youth and children of all abilities.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Supporting survivors of domestic violence
      Provides crisis case management, referrals, safe housing, and legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence through a network of partner organizations.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding health, human services, and community-building for Arab-Israeli communities
      Funds culturally sensitive health and human services, humanitarian aid, and educational programs for Arab-Israeli communities, and supports community-building and shared society initiatives in mixed Jewish-Arab communities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$350.49M
Contributions & grants$280.01M80%
Program service revenue$998K0%
Investment income$74.75M21%
Other revenue$-5.26M
expenses
Total expenses$373.96M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$64.28M
Grants paid out$275.86M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.88B
Cash$69.80M
Investments$1.53B
Liabilities$175.99M
Net assets$1.70B
Liquid reserves51.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -27.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 13
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEVANA COHEN CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER 35 $1.03M
ERIC S GOLDSTEIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35 $1.02M
MARK MEDIN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, FRD 35 $914K
LUZ D LIEBESKIND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $749K
ELLEN R ZIMMERMAN SECRETARY/GEN'L COUNSEL & CCO 35 $575K
STUART TAUBER VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONS 35 $562K
ELLIOT HASDAN DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS 35 $526K
DEBORAH JOSELOW CHIEF PLANNING OFFICER 35 $522K
GRAHAM CANNON CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 35 $504K
RICA SILVERMAN DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS 35 $480K
WILLIAM SAMERS VP, PLANNED GIVING & ENDOWMENTS 35 $425K
HINDY POUPKO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 35 $353K
IRVIN A ROSENTHAL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FORMER 7 $103K
board members · 12
  • AARON KAPITO — DIRECTOR
  • ABRAHAM MAMIYE — DIRECTOR
  • ADAM F WEISSENBERG — DIRECTOR
  • ALAN G MNUCHIN — DIRECTOR
  • ALBERT LABOZ — DIRECTOR
  • ALEXANDRA KOSSLYN — DIRECTOR
  • ALISA MALL — DIRECTOR
  • ALLISON SCHNEIROV — DIRECTOR
  • AMY A B BRESSMAN — CHAIR,ALLOCATIONS STEERING COMMITTEE
  • AMY RUBEN — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREA KRINGSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • ARLENE KLEINBERG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • ADL Government — Source for data on antisemitic incidents in New York
  • Abraham Initiatives Partner — Grantee organization supported through funding.
  • Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Partner — Joint Threat Intelligence Partnership (JTIP) for nationwide detection and disruption of threats against Jewish communities.
  • Commonpoint Partner — Operates the Jack and Shirley Silver Hub in Queens.
  • Community Initiative for Holocaust Survivors (CIHS) Network — UJA-Federation of New York's program providing coordinated care and funding for Holocaust survivors in New York and Israel.
  • Community Security Service Partner — Provides volunteer security training in partnership with CSI.
  • Community Security Trust (UK) Partner — International intelligence exchange to monitor online threats and strengthen cross-border security efforts.
  • Federation for the Support of Jewish Philanthropic Societies of New York City Partner — Original organization chartered in 1917 that evolved into UJA-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York.
  • Givat Haviva International School Partner — Grantee organization promoting Jewish-Arab coexistence through education.
  • Hand in Hand Partner — Grantee organization focused on integrated Jewish-Arab education and community-building.
  • Hillel Partner — UJA partners with 11 Hillels to support Jewish student life on college campuses.
  • Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Partner — Co-created and operates the Jewish Community Security Initiative (CSI) together with UJA-Federation.
  • Jewish Community Relations-New York Partner — Partnership in operating the Community Security Initiative (CSI) to protect Jewish institutions.
  • Jewish Summer Camps Partner — UJA-Federation supports a network of 20 Jewish summer camps providing day and overnight programs.
  • Market by Met Council Partner — Partner organization providing a kosher digital food pantry and other services in neighborhoods with high concentrations of Jewish poverty.
  • Met Council Partner — Operates the Brooklyn Hub and provides Market, a kosher digital food pantry.
  • Social Venture Fund for Jewish Arab Equality and Shared Society in Israel Partner — Grantee organization focused on advancing equality and shared society between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel.
  • The Abraham Fund Initiatives Partner — Grantee organization supported through funding.
  • nonprofits Partner — Provides funding and support to hundreds of nonprofit organizations delivering essential services.
  • partners Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to deliver disaster relief and support recovery efforts.
  • trusted partners Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to deliver senior care services
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Adaptive, Community-Informed Grantmaking
    methodology: adaptive_grantmaking
    By directing resources through network-based grantmaking informed by community input and adaptive investment strategies, the organization maximizes impact, because local knowledge and responsive funding cycles ensure relevance and effectiveness in dynamic environments.
  • Belonging-First Engagement Theory
    methodology: belonging_first
    By fostering initial belonging through inclusive environments, then deepening connection and identity through experience, the organization strengthens Jewish communal participation, because sustained engagement emerges from emotional safety and meaningful relationships rather than programming alone.
  • Client-Choice and Dignity-Centered Care Model
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By offering choice-driven, culturally sensitive services, the organization empowers individuals to move from crisis to stability, because autonomy and cultural relevance enhance dignity and engagement in care pathways.
  • Integrated Support to Break Cycles of Crisis
    methodology: integrated_care
    By integrating services such as food assistance with mental health care, the organization addresses root causes of instability, because interconnected problems like food insecurity and mental distress require coordinated, multi-system interventions to disrupt negative feedback loops.