The Jewish Federation raises millions of dollars each year to provide educational, humanitarian and social services, here in Los Angeles and around the world. The charts below provide a snapshot of how your dollars are making a difference.

Click here to see details on our 2008 sources and distribution of funds.

The American Institute of Philanthropy (www.charitywatch.org) states that “$35 or less to raise $100 is reasonable for most charities.”  According to the Urban Institute, Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at Indiana University, the average amount spent on fundraising in the nonprofit human services sector is 17%. They also indicate that 15% of organizations fitting this description spend more than 35% on fundraising costs. 

The Federation proudly exceeds both standards.