2005-2006 Annual Report
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JEWISH FEDERATION UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT ANNUAL REPORT 2005 – 2006 5 7 6 5 - 5 7 6 6 n times of celebration, in times of crisis, the Federation has always been at the heart of Jewish Detroit, a community 72,000 strong and one of the nation’s most generous. Caring for those in need. IRescuing those in harm’s way. Enriching Jewish life in Detroit, in Israel, and around the world. Our numbers speak volumes, demonstrating the vitality of a community pulling together. Moving from vision to action. Together, we can do a world of good. Message to the Community “We must take chances to ensure the vitality of our Jewish future.” ut of 6.5 billion people on the planet, there are capital campaign for the Jean and Samuel Frankel 13 million Jews; 72,000 live in metro Detroit. Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit and $1.4 million OBelieve it: there is strength in our numbers. to complete construction of the David L. Bittker Demonstrating strength and remarkable resilience B‘nai B‘rith Youth Organization Conference Center. in an economy where every dollar is hard-earned With the purpose of future planning and identify- and hard-won, the Jewish Federation of Metro- ing emerging needs, Federation has begun mining politan Detroit and the United Jewish Foundation the data from the demographic study it conducted in continue to reflect the needs, hopes and dreams of a 2005. Making clear the challenges that lie ahead for the vibrant Jewish community moving forward. agencies, schools and congregations of the community, Building on the trust of the community as its primary the study revealed that Jewish Detroit is deeply rooted, instrument of philanthropy, with more than $500 million geographically concentrated, a changing community, in communal funds and property under management smaller than expected and growing older. this year, the Federation and Foundation had total Annual reports generally look back. In this report, we revenues of more than $100 million, representing 12 look forward. This past year has taught us valuable separate fundraising initiatives. lessons about the need for planning and preparation. Funding efforts this past year have involved Nothing would prepare us, however, for the tsunami in remarkable achievements; highlights included $36.5 Asia, Hurricane Katrina, and war in Israel. million for the 2006 Annual Campaign, $40.2 million in income from over 600 philanthropic funds and In the wake of disasters around the world, and supporting foundations, $9.3 million to complete the through the darkest days of crisis in Israel, 2 Looking Forward “In two words, our message is this: embrace change.” — Robert P. Aronson Federation is always there as a conduit and catalyst for develop new resources and models in comprehensive the community’s generosity and emergency response. pre-retirement planning. Doing what it does best, Federation brings out the best To benefit Israel, at the very heart of our Jewish in all of us. Repairing the world is a task for all of us. being, we now must face a new reality. Rebuilding It takes risk. It takes courage. It takes commitment. communities and healing families that war has To benefit our children, our educational system requires torn asunder. new thinking and new funding to support teachers and Turning “what if“ into “what is” is never easy. Our students alike. highest goals may take leaps of faith, however, they are To benefit our oldest generation, our welfare not out of reach. The future is in our hands, the strength agencies must better serve their growing needs, is in our numbers. Peter M. Alter Allan Nachman Robert P. Aronson President President Chief Executive Officer Jewish Federation of United Jewish Foundation Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit of Metropolitan Detroit Metropolitan Detroit 3 a community deeply rooted, connected, educated Funding the future, building Jewish identity • 73% of Jewish households live in the core area (23 ZIP codes) with the highest concentration in West Bloomfield, onors are owners in Federation’s enterprise. Building donorship is the key to our long- Farmington Hills and term financial stability. Gifts to Federation’s Annual Campaign, endowment funding and Oak Park Dspecifically earmarked contributions are all ways to invest in the future of our community. • 79% feel connected to the Under the leadership of Federation’s 2006 Annual Campaign co-chairs Nancy Grosfeld and Jewish community Lawrence Lax, the community raised $36.5 million, including $4.3 million for the A. Alfred • 58% are locally born Taubman Challenge Fund. • 88% have lived in metro As research indicates, Jewish education and Jewish values carry through life decisions. Detroit 20 years or more To develop community leadership, Federation’s 2006 Annual Campaign supported Jewish • 63% have a college degree day schools and congregational schools with an allocation of nearly $2.6 million. • 83% have received Federation’s Alliance for Jewish Education enriches curricula and assists schools some form of Jewish with special needs grants, technology and professional development opportunities. education Programs also are funded through Millennium endowments such as the Shiffman Family Tuition Assistance Fund, the Hermelin-Davidson Center for Congregational Excellence and the Madeleine H. and Mandell L. Berman Millennium Fund. This year, Federation completed a $9.3 million capital campaign for the Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit. The school will be renamed for Jean and Samuel Frankel, who provided the lead contribution to begin construc- tion of the school’s permanent home in the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. The Frankel’s gift was part of a $20 million landmark pledge to the Academy, the largest single gift in our community’s history. 5 a community growing older 11 Planning ahead, caring for our most vulnerable • The median age of Jews living in metro Detroit is 47 years old. The national median age is 39. • 24% of the Jewish ging in place with dignity. That’s a goal we all share, and Federation is committed to population in metro Detroit is 65 or older helping get us there. Federation’s Campaign dollars work to support a continuum of services to benefit older adults through the ElderLink network, which • 14% is 75 and older, A includes Jewish Home and Aging Services, Jewish Apartments and Services, Jewish ranking Jewish Detroit the oldest community Family Service, JVS, and the Jewish Community Center. outside the nation’s top This year, Federation funding, as well as special grants from endowment funds, such as the ten Sunbelt retirement communities Irving A. Rubin Jewish Community Trust for the Elderly, provided $3.5 million in food and apartment subsidies, escorted transportation, living assistance and other vital services for thousands in the community. To help seniors stay active and independent in their own homes, Federation has been instrumental in creating and funding “Supportive Communities,” working in collaboration with its ElderLink network, and neighborhood partners in the Oak Park/Southfield area. Building support for its Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) programs and other vital services for seniors, Federation continues to seek and secure state and federal government grants to strengthen Jewish neighborhoods. Taking a more holistic view of the community as it ages, and given the expanding needs for “life-planning” for the well-being of older adults in our community, Federation is working to develop a new model of service. Building endowments also will help develop a centralized and comprehensive system for the community to address the needs of our aging population. 7 a community affiliated, spiritually tied to Israel 11 Inspiring Jewish journeys • 71% of Jewish households with children belong to a synagogue ommitted to creating a sense of Jewish identity and close ties with Israel, Federation • 87% of households encourages affiliation with synagogues, Jewish schools and organizations. The stronger are emotionally the ties, the better our collective power works to engage members of the community in attached to Israel C Jewish life. • 58% of households have at least one Bringing families closer to Judaism also means bringing more people to Israel. In an extraordinary member who has venture this past December, Federation led its first Family Mission to Israel, providing a once-in-a- visited Israel lifetime experience for more than 600 family members of the community. Counting an additional five missions geared specifically to teens, young adults, educators and community leaders, and six cultural exchanges, Federation brought a total of 1,250 Detroiters to Israel this year. Keeping Israel safe has always been a Federation priority. In times of need, it is our mandate to deliver meaningful support, particularly to the communities of our Partnership 2000 Region of the Central Galilee. At the outbreak of war in July, Federation launched an Israel Emergency Fund, committing $15 million as an initial goal to help meet the most urgent needs of the people in the region and throughout the north of Israel. Thanks to a strong 2006 Annual Campaign achievement and an outpouring of gifts to the Israel Emergency Fund, Federation continues to address the extraordinary challenges in the region, while fulfilling its commitments to a variety of ongoing programs designed to close the gaps among youth-at-risk and other vulnerable populations. As Israel moves from a state of crisis to a state of rebuilding and recovery, our abiding partner- ships in the North are more critical than ever. We continue to build a living bridge, drawing on the strength of every member of our community. Together we can: Help. Give. Hope. 9 a community thriving, generously giving 11 Pulling together, doing a world of good • 94% of Jewish households have donated to charitable causes in the last year • 56% have volunteered their services to the community rom Shalom Baby to the Jewish Entrepreneur’s Network, from the Young Adult Division to the Generations Society, from the Women’s Department Tikkun Olam Volunteers Fto Opening the Doors for Special Needs, Federation exists to benefit everyone it touches, no matter what age or stage of life.