JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
Mission Statement
Since 1928, Jewish Family Service has served Detroit’s Jewish community, and we’re proud to help carry that important work forward. Through the efforts of our highly skilled and dedicated staff, the hundreds of volunteers who help out in countless ways, and the leadership of our Board of Directors, JFS is able to provide compassionate, personalized services that help thousands in our community each year. Our services uniquely tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family, and center around three core areas: services for older adults, mental health and wellness, and safety net services. Whether you’re looking for help, want to contribute as a volunteer, or are seeking to support our important mission as a donor, we’re glad you’re here, and we look forward to connecting with you. JFS demonstrates the value of its services and meets internationally recognized organizational and program standards through accreditation by COA (Council on Accreditation), which ensures the highest standard of professional practice.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
89.9% | 87.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
8.6% | 11.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
1.5% | 0.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
3491.2% | 459.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
7.5 mo | 7.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
21.3% | 28.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
94.3% | 91.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
6.0% | 6.0% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
0.5% | 5.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
3.5% | 2.5% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30.1M | $29.0M | $18.0M | 89.9% | 162 |
| 2024 | $28.4M | $28.9M | $15.8M | 91.5% | 178 |
| 2023 | $23.9M | $25.8M | $16.6M | 89.9% | 173 |
| 2022 | $20.2M | $20.5M | $18.4M | 89.4% | 126 |
| 2021 | $19.2M | $16.7M | N/A | — | 147 |
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