UJA-Federation of New York
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UJA-Federation of New York, (United Jewish Appeal - Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, Inc) is the largest local philanthropy in the world. Headquartered in New York City, the organization raises and allocates funds annually to fulfill a mission to “care for people in need, inspire a passion for Jewish life and learning, and strengthen Jewish communities in New York, in Israel, and around the world.”
UJA-Federation provides funding to support a network of more than 100 health, human-service, educational, and community-building agencies and dozens of grantees in New York, Israel, and 60 other countries.These community-based organizations offer a multitude of services to combat poverty, help the elderly age with dignity, promote Jewish identity and renewal, strengthen connections between the Jewish people worldwide, care for people with disabilities and special needs, and stand in support of the people of Israel.
UJA-Federation, as it is known today, was created from the 1986 merger of the United Jewish Appeal
, established in 1939, and the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, a predecessor organization established in 1917.
UJA-Federation announced total revenue for the 2010 fiscal year at $180.7 million, including $136.1 million for the 2010 Annual Campaign, $39.3 million in planned giving & endowments, and $5.3 million in capital gifts and special initiatives. In 2011, UJA-Federation raised a total of $188 million, including $137.4 million from the annual campaign, $41.6 million from bequests and planned gifts, and $9 million from special initiatives and capital funds .
, who has been executive vice president & CEO since 1999 .
UJA-Federation provides funding to support a network of more than 100 health, human-service, educational, and community-building agencies and dozens of grantees in New York, Israel, and 60 other countries.These community-based organizations offer a multitude of services to combat poverty, help the elderly age with dignity, promote Jewish identity and renewal, strengthen connections between the Jewish people worldwide, care for people with disabilities and special needs, and stand in support of the people of Israel.
UJA-Federation, as it is known today, was created from the 1986 merger of the United Jewish Appeal
United Jewish Appeal
The United Jewish Appeal was a Jewish philanthropic umbrella organization that existed from its creation in 1949 until it was folded into the United Jewish Communities, which was formed from the 1999 merger of United Jewish Appeal , Council of Jewish Federations and United Israel Appeal, Inc.In...
, established in 1939, and the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, a predecessor organization established in 1917.
UJA-Federation announced total revenue for the 2010 fiscal year at $180.7 million, including $136.1 million for the 2010 Annual Campaign, $39.3 million in planned giving & endowments, and $5.3 million in capital gifts and special initiatives. In 2011, UJA-Federation raised a total of $188 million, including $137.4 million from the annual campaign, $41.6 million from bequests and planned gifts, and $9 million from special initiatives and capital funds .
Leadership
On July 1, 2010, Jerry W. Levin was elected UJA-Federation’s president, the top volunteer position, and Alisa Robbins Doctoroff was elected chair of the board. Serving in the top professional position is John S. RuskayJohn S. Ruskay
John S. Ruskay, PhD , is the executive vice president & CEO of the United Jewish Appeal - Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, Inc. , a philanthropy that cares for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and the Jewish people worldwide. Dr. Ruskay is a well-known author and lecturer on issues...
, who has been executive vice president & CEO since 1999 .