Jewish Federation of Detroit
Office: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit
- Office
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Service area
- 231 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2025)
- $62.0M
- Upcoming events
- 9
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Detroit's own calendar at jewishdetroit.org/events, read Oct 7, 2026 (we check it daily). We show what it publishes in a format we can read, so the full calendar may have more. All Jewish events in Detroit →
- Tomorrow
Paws & Pals at Barkside Southfield
We’re taking over Metro Detroit’s favorite dog-friendly bar for an evening of cool cocktails, casual mingling and tail-wagging fun. Whether you're looking to meet fellow dog lovers, hang out with friends or just give…
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- This week
Joseph’s Legacy: A Story of Survival – A Next Generation Presentation by Susan Feber
Join Women’s Philanthropy for a special Next Generation presentation featuring Susan Feber and her mother, Frieda Langnas. Together, they will share Dr. Joseph Langnas’s miraculous and inspiring survival of the…
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- This week
Young adults
Open Late: Networking and the Night Shift at Buns & Patties
Join NEXTWork, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher's top-tier networking program for an inspiring event with Mark Isakov, David Pinkhasov and Vlad Shamayev, owners of local favorite late night spot Buns & Patties. Mark, David…
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- This week
A Moment of Consequence: Dan Senor and Friends on Judaism and Zionism in Public Life
Join Dan Senor , host of the influential _Call Me Back_ podcast, for a timely and thought-provoking discussion about the forces shaping Jewish life and our world today. The conversation will explore some of the most…
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Families
Fall Farm Family Meetup
Is there any better way to spend a crisp fall morning than with cider, donuts and a hayride? Grab your cozy flannel and join us at a farm in the Northville area for a fun family meet up in the autumn air.
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Down on the Farm: A Day Trip and Lunch at Tamarack Camps
This event is intended for our Up Next group — women 50+ with time to focus on their passions, personal connections and new adventures. What better way to spend an autumn afternoon than down on the farm— the Farber Farm…
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Impact In Action: A Guided Tour For Corporate Sponsors
Your corporate sponsorship supports our Jewish community in so many ways, and we'd love to show you and your team all that your dollars do in our Impact in Action guided tour program. Join us for one, two, three or all…
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Inside the Garage: An Exclusive Evening at M1 Concourse
Join our Pound for Pound Men’s Group for an exclusive evening in a Private Garage at M1 Concourse. We'll hear from M1 owner, Paul Zlotoff who will share a dynamic automotive talk and provide a tour of the vehicles in…
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Art & Heart: An Evening of Mingling, Mosaics & Meaning
It’s time to get artsy! Join WP’s Young Women’s Philanthropy for an evening of mingling, mosaics and meaning. We’re getting together after hours at the Soul Studio for a special ladies’ night out with a creative twist.
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About Jewish Federation of Detroit
Jewish Federation of Detroit's office is in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 231 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 9 upcoming community events, the next on Thu, Oct 8.
2 roles posted in the last 120 days are listed on AllJewishJobs.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended May 2025, reports $62.0M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1969.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Detroit's local programs against its own website, so we don't list them here. That doesn't mean they don't exist — look on www.jewishdetroit.org, or send a message and ask.
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Working at Jewish Federation of Detroit
2 openRoles posted in the last 120 days on our sister site AllJewishJobs, with repeat listings of the same opening shown once. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.
- Director of AffinitiesBloomfield Hills, MI · Full-time · posted Jul 2, 2026
- Senior Director, Planning & Agency RelationsBloomfield Hills, MI · Full-time · posted Jun 16, 2026
How the money works
From the Form 990 for the fiscal year ended May 2025 (Jun 2024 – May 2025) — read the filing ↗.
Where the money came from
Total revenue $62.0M
- Contributions & grants$57.1M92%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$1.0M2%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$3.9M6%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $64.5M
- Program services$59.2M92%
- Management & general$2.8M4%
- Fundraising$2.5M4%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $47.5M · 74% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $10.0M · 16% of expenses
The three purposes above add up to total expenses. Grants and pay are a different way of slicing the same spending — they fall within those purposes — so they're listed separately, not added on.
Percentages are shares of the total reported on the Form 990, not of the lines shown. Figures are as filed, rounded for display.
Common questions
What is Jewish Federation of Detroit?
Jewish Federation of Detroit's office is in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 231 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 9 upcoming community events, the next on Thu, Oct 8.
What area does Jewish Federation of Detroit serve?
The Federation's office is in Bloomfield Hills, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 231 ZIP codes; enter yours in the FedFinder finder to see which Federation that directory lists for your address, and confirm with the Federation if you live near the edge of its area.
How do I get in touch with Jewish Federation of Detroit?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Detroit. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishdetroit.org.
Do I need to be a member or a donor to take part?
Often not — many Federation programs, volunteer projects and newcomer activities are open to the wider community. Some events are for donors, members or particular groups, so check each listing's eligibility and registration with the host.
What events does Jewish Federation of Detroit have coming up?
9 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Paws & Pals at Barkside Southfield" on Thu, Oct 8. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Detroit?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended May 2025, reported $62,046,677 in revenue — the largest by revenue of the 5 Michigan Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 126 employees and made $47.5M in grants that year. Revenue measures size, not effectiveness or impact. A Federation files after its fiscal year closes, and FedFinder adds each new return as soon as the IRS publishes it.
Is Jewish Federation of Detroit hiring?
2 roles posted in the last 120 days are listed on AllJewishJobs, including Director of Affinities. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.
Nearby in Michigan
All 4 other Federations and communities are listed in Michigan, nearest office first.
- Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
- Flint Jewish Federation
- Greater Lansing Jewish Federation
- Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids
Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the fiscal year ended May 2025. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Detroit is the largest by revenue of the 5 Michigan Federations that publish IRS filings. Revenue measures size — it says nothing about how effective a Federation is or the difference it makes.
All 12 reported filings
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025Jun 2024 – May 2025 | $62,046,677 | $64,488,605 | $46,508,558 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2024Jun 2023 – May 2024 | $91,651,098 | $84,095,189 | $52,478,585 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Jun 2022 – May 2023 | $64,628,045 | $60,003,215 | $49,579,753 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2022Jun 2021 – May 2022 | $53,063,745 | $50,282,575 | $47,934,420 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Jun 2020 – May 2021 | $56,268,583 | $54,020,609 | $49,894,902 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Jun 2019 – May 2020 | $56,479,308 | $44,867,632 | $47,176,033 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Jun 2018 – May 2019 | $50,701,789 | $50,295,114 | $42,384,290 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018 | $58,657,508 | $50,198,029 | $41,509,986 | — |
| FY2017Jun 2016 – May 2017 | $52,071,706 | $44,129,753 | $40,702,036 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016 | $54,477,554 | $46,300,582 | $38,148,776 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $55,946,029 | $47,350,484 | $37,313,941 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $50,779,938 | $42,798,891 | $35,441,419 | Form 990 ↗ |