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2 02 6 ANNUAL RE P O RT EMPOWERING COMMUNITY SHAPING THE FUTURE

*Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS A Message From Leadership ��2 2026 Empowered Together ��3 Who We Are: The Heart of Jewish Broward ��5 A Year of Momentum �� 8 Ignite Broward: Building Our Future � �� 9 Federation In the News �� 11 Caring for People in Need �� 12 Strengthening Jewish Life �� 13 Responding to Crises �� 15 Emergency Response: How You Are Making An Impact �� 16 Allocation Highlights: Rebuild Israel Grants Made In May 2026 �� 19 Key Financial Results �� 21 Donor Advised Funds �� 24 Annual Campaign: You Make These Moments Possible �� 25 Corporate Partners �� 28 Looking Ahead: Fiscal Year 2027 � �� 29 Welcoming New Partners to our Federation Family �� 31 Our Partners �� 32 Jewish Federation of Broward County Leadership �� 34

A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP As Israel continues to navigate war and recovery, antisemitism remains elevated, and the need for connection, security, and support continues to grow, the importance of a strong, and forward-looking Jewish community has never been clearer. This year, Jewish Federation of Broward County stayed true to its core leadership role of bringing people together, mobilizing resources, and strengthening the systems that sustain Jewish life. Together with our community partners, we supported those in need, enhanced security, invested in Jewish life, stood with Israel, and helped ensure that Jewish Broward remains strong and resilient in a time of uncertainty. But this year was about more than responding to the challenges of the moment. It was about preparing for what comes next. Building on the aspirations shared through our transformative strategy, Ignite Broward, our Task Forces spent the year helping shape a roadmap for the future of Jewish Broward, one focused on expanding access, deepening connection, strengthening care, building Jewish identity, and increasing our community’s capacity to thrive. Most importantly, we moved from vision to investment. Federation announced the creation of the $5 million Ignite Broward Impact Fund, a bold commitment to creating new pathways into Jewish life, fostering collaboration, and strengthening communal infrastructure. That is what makes this year different. We continued to meet the needs of today while actively building for tomorrow. The pages that follow tell the story of what we accomplished together this year, the momentum we are building, and the extraordinary opportunities that lie ahead for Jewish Broward. Thank you for helping make it possible. With gratitude,

SETH WISE AUDRA P. BERG Board Chair President & CEO

Jewish Federation of Broward County

2026 E M P OW E RE D TOGETHER ST RO N G E R VO I C ES. S H A RE D P U RP OS E. LAST I N G I M PA C T.

Across 2026, Federation helped transform shared hopes into tomorrow’s stronger Jewish community. Through leadership, advocacy, education, and meaningful partnerships, we are empowering people of every generation to take part in shaping a more connected, resilient, and vibrant future, one rooted in Jewish values and built together.

“When we empower people to engage, advocate, and lead, we do more than respond to the moment, we help shape the future of our growing Jewish community in our role as convener. We are building relationships, strengthening civic partnerships, securing Jewish institutions, and ensuring our community’s voice is heard with purpose, respect, and impact.” — PA U L ROS E N B E RG, Board Member and Chair, Government Affairs

W H O W E A RE : T H E H E A RT O F J E W IS H B ROW A RD The Jewish Federation of Broward County is the central convener and strategic leader of Jewish Broward, mobilizing people, partnerships, ideas, and collective resources to strengthen and sustain Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world. For more than 80 years, Federation has helped ensure that no one in our community faces hardship alone, that Jewish life continues to thrive across generations, and that our community remains strong, connected, and resilient in moments of challenge and opportunity alike.

Federation’s ecosystem spans the full spectrum of community life: • Providing children with opportunities to begin their Jewish journey • Caring for vulnerable individuals and families

• Securing Jewish spaces • Building bridges with other communities • Mobilizing during crises

• Strengthening Jewish identity and engagement

• Investing in the future of Jewish Broward

• Supporting Israel and global Jewry But Federation’s role goes beyond funding programs. Federation helps build the infrastructure, relationships, partnerships, and systems that allow Jewish life to flourish.

We serve as: C O M M U N I T Y B U I L D E R Creating pathways into Jewish life and strengthening connection, belonging, and engagement. SA F E T Y N E T Supporting vulnerable individuals and families and mobilizing in moments of crisis. SYST E M A RC H I T E C T Aligning strategy, convening partners, strengthening communal capacity, and deploying resources for collective impact. Because when Jewish Broward works together, more becomes possible.

WHAT WE DO Federation’s work is centered around three core areas of impact: C A RI N G FO R PEOPLE IN NEED Supporting vulnerable individuals and families with dignity through food assistance, senior care, mental health services, disability inclusion, crisis support, housing stabilization, and more. 5

ST RE N GT H E N I N G J E W IS H L I F E Investing in Jewish education, camps, teen leadership, Israel experiences, synagogues, JCCs, young adult engagement, leadership development, and community connection.

RES P O N D I N G T O C RIS IS Mobilizing emergency relief, rapid-response funding, security, and combating antisemitism locally, in Israel, and around the world.

W H Y F E D E RA T I O N M A T T E RS ? We see the full picture Federation is the one organization positioned to understand the needs, gaps, opportunities, and priorities across the entire Jewish community—locally, in Israel, and around the world.

We strengthen the whole ecosystem We don’t compete with synagogues, agencies, schools, or JCCs; we help strengthen and connect them so Jewish Broward can thrive collectively.

We respond where the need is greatest Federation can mobilize quickly in moments of crisis, whether that means emergency relief, security support, caring for vulnerable people, or responding to events in Israel and around the world.

We convene and align partners Federation brings organizations, leaders, funders, and community members together around shared priorities and collective impact.

We create pathways into Jewish life Federation helps people connect to Jewish life at every stage, from early childhood to seniors, from first-time engagement to lifelong leadership.

We are both a safety net and a builder of community Federation supports vulnerable individuals with dignity while also creating meaningful Jewish experiences, connection, belonging, and identity.

We leverage collective philanthropy for greater impact A gift to Federation reaches far beyond a single program or organization; it strengthens an entire network of care, connection, and Jewish life. We are built for long-term sustainability.

We invest for both today and tomorrow We care for urgent needs now while also building the future of Jewish Broward through initiatives like Ignite Broward, leadership development, Jewish engagement, and community infrastructure.

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M O B I L I Z E RES O U RC ES Rooted in the idea of collective responsibility, we raise and distribute millions annually to address our community’s most pressing needs.

O RGA N I Z E & C O N N E C T As a community convener, we unite diverse Jewish voices around common causes and have the relationships to swiftly and effectively make an impact.

C RE A T E LAST I N G I M PA C T Just this year, we invested more than $28 million in caring for Jews everywhere, responding to crises, and shaping our Jewish future.

Our unparalleled network of global Jewish organizations work individually AND together to address issues.

No one person or organization can do this alone. 7

2026 A YEAR OF MOMENTUM This was a year of deeper engagement, stronger partnerships, bold ideas, and meaningful investment in the future of Jewish Broward.

Across every area of Federation’s work, we saw growing energy and participation: • More people engaging in Jewish life

• Increased investment in security and wellbeing

• More collaboration across institutions

• Expanded leadership development

• Stronger community partnerships

• Growing momentum behind a shared communal vision

Together, we are strengthening the systems, relationships, and infrastructure that will shape the future of Jewish Broward for years to come.

C O M M U N I T Y BY T H E N U M B E RS • 100% campaign growth in recent years • 70% increase in allocations since 2020

• 16% growth in children participating in Jewish early childhood programs, day schools, and supplemental Jewish education across Broward County

• $28M+ invested this past year into Jewish life and community impact

• 1,400+ voices engaged through Ignite Broward

• 100+ partners

• $500,000 committed to preliminary Ignite Broward initiatives

• 146 funded programs

• $5M committed to building our future

• 50+ security assessments and trainings

I G N I T E B ROW A RD : B U I L D I N G O U R F U T U RE This year marked a defining milestone in the Ignite Broward journey. After listening to more than 1,400 community members and developing seven Bold Aspirational Statements to guide the future of Jewish Broward, Federation shifted from listening to implementation. More than 100 volunteer leaders, clergy, professionals, and community members came together through our Ignite Broward Task Forces to develop recommendations that are now shaping a roadmap for the future of Jewish Broward. The goal is not simply to launch new initiatives, but to build a Jewish community that is more welcoming, connected, collaborative, and equipped to thrive for generations to come. Focused on expanding access, deepening connections, strengthening care, building Jewish identity, and increasing community capacity, the implementation strategy will guide investments and integrate individual initiatives into a coordinated approach that strengthens the Jewish Broward ecosystem and moves us closer to the community’s shared vision for the future.

ACCESS Making it easier for people to find, enter, and participate in Jewish life.

CONNECTION Building relationships, belonging, and stronger community.

CAPACITY Strengthening the organizations, partnerships, leadership, and infrastructure that make a thriving Jewish community possible.

JEWISH IDENTITY

CARE

Inspiring meaningful Jewish learning, experiences, leadership, and connection to Israel.

Ensuring individuals and families can access the support they need throughout life’s journey.

With the recent creation of our $5 million Ignite Broward Impact Fund, we will begin bringing these recommendations to life. Ignite Broward is no longer a planning process. It is a community-wide commitment to turning vision into action and building a stronger, more connected, and more vibrant Jewish Broward. 9

Ignite Broward began by asking our community what the future should look like. Today, we are investing in making that future a reality. 10

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C A RI N G F O R P E O P L E I N N E E D At the heart of Federation’s work is a simple but powerful belief: no one in Jewish Broward should face hardship alone. Every day, Federation strengthens the network of agencies, programs, and partnerships that help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with dignity, stability, and hope. From food assistance and emergency financial support to senior care, mental health services, disability inclusion, and Holocaust survivor support, we invest in the systems of care our community depends on. As needs continued to grow this year, Federation expanded its investments in coordinated services that not only respond to today’s challenges, but build a stronger safety net for the future.

Areas of Impact • Emergency assistance • Housing stabilization • Elder care and home care • Trauma-informed mental health services • Respite care and inclusion initiatives

• Support for individuals with disabilities and special needs • Food security and wellness programs • Support for Holocaust survivors • Family crisis intervention services

Together with our agencies and community partners, we are ensuring that help is available when it is needed most, and that every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, security, and connection.

Caring for people in need is more than a service we provide; it is a promise we make to one another. 12

ST RE N GT H E N I N G J E W IS H L I F E A vibrant Jewish future is built one relationship, one experience, and one generation at a time. Federation invests in the people, programs, and partnerships that help individuals and families deepen their connection to Jewish life, strengthen their sense of belonging, and build lasting relationships with Israel and one another. From a family’s first PJ Library book to teen leadership, campus engagement, Jewish learning, and lifelong community involvement, we help create pathways into Jewish life at every stage. This year, Federation continued investing in opportunities that inspire Jewish identity, cultivate future leaders, and strengthen the institutions and partnerships that keep Jewish Broward vibrant and connected.

A RE AS O F I M PA C T Early Childhood & Family Engagement

Jewish Learning & Community Leadership

• PJ Library

• Synagogue partnership

• Preschools

• Community-wide Jewish learning

• Family engagement programs

• Holocaust education • Israel engagement

Teen Leadership & Jewish Identity • Teen Leadership Development • Jewish summer camp scholarships • March of the Living • Israel experiences • Youth groups

College & Young Adult Engagement • Hillel, SAMi, OU-JLIC & campus engagement • Campus advocacy • Birthright Israel & Israel experiences • Young adult leadership & community connection 13

• Community relations, civic partnerships, and interfaith engagement • Leadership development for Jewish professionals and lay leaders

By strengthening Jewish identity, developing leaders, and investing in the institutions that bring people together, Federation is helping ensure that Jewish life continues to flourish for generations to come.

We are not simply funding programs. We are building the people, partnerships, and pathways that will ensure Jewish Broward thrives for generations to come.

RES P O N D I N G T O C RIS ES Strong communities are built long before a crisis arrives. Federation exists to help the Jewish community prepare for, respond to, and recover from moments of challenge. Whether facing war in Israel, rising antisemitism, natural disasters, or urgent local needs, we mobilize resources, partnerships, and leadership to respond with speed, compassion, and purpose. This year, Federation continued supporting Israel and vulnerable Jewish communities around the world while strengthening local security, emergency preparedness, and community resilience.

A RE AS O F I M PA C T Supporting Israel & Global Jewry

Community Security & Preparedness

Combating Antisemitism & Community Advocacy

• Emergency humanitarian aid

• Threat assessments

• Public policy and government advocacy

• Trauma recovery and resilience services

• Security training

• Campus advocacy and education

• Support for vulnerable populations in over 70 countries

• Coordination with law enforcement

• Interfaith and civic partnerships

• Assistance for reservists, military families, and displaced individuals • Global Jewish relief and recovery efforts

• Nonprofit Security Grant support • Real-time communication and crisis coordination

• Coalition-building to combat hate • Israel engagement for elected officials and community leaders • Public education and community outreach

Through trusted partnerships, strategic investments, and years of relationship-building, Federation helps ensure our community is prepared not only to respond to crises, but to emerge stronger because of them.

E M E RG E N CY RES P O NS E : H OW Y O U A RE M A KI N G A N I M PA C T On October 7, 2023, Jewish communites around the world awoke with horror and disbelief as we learned that terrorists from Gaza had infiltrated Israel. More than 1,200 innocent Israelis lost their lives, 251 Israelis and people of other nationalities were abducted and taken hostage in Gaza, and nearly 2,000 people were wounded during the brutal terror attacks. Our hearts were shattered, but from grief and anger emerged a shared determination to ensure the people of Israel could feel the strength, warmth, and unwavering support of their North American Jewish family. The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) launched in full force, assessing needs, connecting with NGOs on the ground, and coordinating in real time with foundations and the Israeli government. We raised an incredible amount of funding—over $900 million—making a significant impact. Above and beyond contributing funds to the JFNA Israel Emergency Campaign, the Jewish Federation of Broward has made grants directly to partners in Israel.

I M M E D I A T E E M E RG E N CY S U P P O RT The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) The Jewish Agency for Israel is providing immediate critical support to Israelis affected by terror and war, including victims and their families, new olim, older adults, and Holocaust survivors living in conflict zones. Through its Fund for Victims of Terror, the Jewish Agency is delivering direct financial aid while also helping meet urgent needs for housing, food, activities, security, economic assistance, and other essential services. The Jewish Agency is also supporting the spouses of IDF reservists who own small businesses through direct financial aid, ongoing business mentoring, and emotional support. The Jewish Federation of Broward County contributed funds to this program to assist participants in our Partnership City of Nesher.

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) JDC is caring for those who have no one else to turn to: vulnerable seniors, people with disabilities, children and young adults at risk, families in financial distress, and the unemployed. Jewish Federation emergency support will enable JDC to respond to the unique needs of these special populations as well as the southern communities, the residents and leadership, to advance efforts of restoring personal security, ensuring access to government benefits, embracing vulnerable populations, strengthening local leadership and resources, and providing multifaceted care for youth. JDC is also providing training and counseling to frontline professionals to ensure they have the support they need to continue their important work. 16

E M E RG E N CY RES P O NS E : H OW Y O U A RE M A KI N G A N I M PA C T C O N T ’ D S U P P O RT I N G O U R PA RT N E RS H I P C I T Y : N ES H E R , IS RA E L Since the horrific events of October 7, the Jewish Federation of Broward County has provided support to our Partnership City of Nesher. Support has been provided through three emergency grants totaling $122,748 to ensure resources were available to: • Comprehensive first aid kits with supplies that enable medical personnel to address critical needs. • Activities and programs for children and youth. • Educational therapeutic intervention supporting educators, parents, and children to address mental health challenges and emotional distress. Virtual gatherings and celebrations continue as our deep connection—people to people—remains a priority.

A L LO C A T I O NS T O OV E R 4 0 PA RT N E RS S I N C E O C T O B E R 7, 2 0 2 3 : RIS I N G L I O N $ 3 0 0,0 0 0 E M E RG E N CY M E D I C A L S E RV I C ES & H E A LT H C A RE $ 2 5,0 0 0 E C O N O M I C RE L I E F & RE C OV E RY $73,6 0 0 RE B U I L D IS RA E L $7 5,0 0 0

N ES H E R PA RT N E RS H I P $ 1 2 2 ,74 8

20%

S P E C I A L P O P U LA T I O NS $ 2 83, 2 0 0

19%

5% 5% 8%

LO C A L E F F O RTS & VO LU N T E E RS I N IS RA E L $ 1 2 5,0 0 0

11% 8%

EVA C U A T I O N , H O U S I N G, RES P I T E & S U P P O RT F O R F RO N T L I N E C O M M U N I T I ES $ 1 76 ,0 0 0

11%

M E N T A L RES I L I E N C E $ 1 73, 5 6 2

B AS I C N E E D S $ 1 7 1 ,0 0 0

Grants Made To: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

AKIM Beit Issie Shapiro Chai Lifeline Chamah Chimes Israel Darca Schools Dror Israel Emergency Volunteers Project (EVP) ERAN Emotional First Aid Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims Glow Glamping HaAmuta LeKidum Toshvei Hevel Eshkol HaBait – Empowering Families HaGal Sheli HIAS Israel Association for Child Protection (ELI) Israel Elwyn Israel Heart 2 Heart Jewish Agency for Israel Keren Ezra Lezulat Leket Israel Malki Foundation

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mifrasim Nesher Municipality Ofek Liyladenu Ohr Torah Stone OU Israel Project 24 RE-SPECS Frames for the Needy Sahar Sderot Foundation Shalva Swimming Towards Resilience Tachlit Tribe of Nova Foundation United Hatzalah VeHadarta World ORT Yad Sarah Yadid LaChinuch Yashar La Chayal Yemin Orde Yeshiva of Higher Education Yozmot Atid 18

A L LO C A T I O N H I G H L I G H TS : RE B U I L D IS RA E L G RA N TS M A D E I N M A Y 2 0 2 6 E M P LO Y M E N T S U P P O RT $ 1 5,0 0 0

20%

47 %

33% M E N T O RS H I P $ 2 5,0 0 0 Thanks to your support, our Federation has funded several one-time grants to address urgent needs created by war.

HaBait - Empowering Families: Mentorship for Families of Reservists •

Offers families of reservists structured, compassionate mentorship that helps them process prolonged crisis, rebuild routines and relationships, and regain a sense of stability, control, and hope.

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$15,000

Israel Heart 2 Heart •

A structured, trauma-informed, non-clinical program that supports IDF veterans, reservists, and their families through community-based healing, mentorship, and mind-body wellness tools, helping them move from trauma toward resilience and post-traumatic growth.

•

$10,000

Beit Issie Shapiro: Tech for Heroes •

Provides personalized assistive-technology and smart-home solutions that help wounded veterans regain independence and rebuild daily life after injury.

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$15,000

M E N T A L H E A LT H $ 3 5,0 0 0

HaGal Sheli: Surf Therapy •

Uses surfing as a therapeutic and educational tool to help trauma survivors build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being through structured, research-based programs that turn the sea into a pathway for healing and growth.

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$10,000

JAFI: Fund for Victims of Terror Group Therapeutic Interventions •

A nationwide trauma-recovery initiative of the Jewish Agency’s fund for Victims of Terror that delivers therapeutic group interventions to communities and families impacted by terror and war, helping them process trauma, rebuild resilience, and regain emotional stability.

•

$15,000

Tribe of Nova Foundation: Sports Therapy •

Uses structured team sports to help Nova survivors and bereaved families manage anxiety, stress, and traumatic memories while rebuilding resilience, connection, and emotional strength.

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$10,000

KEY F I N A N C I A L RES U LTS W H E RE T H E D O L LA RS G O : F IS C A L Y E A R 2 0 2 6 Federation’s financial strength reflects the growing investment that donors, volunteers, and community partners are making in the future of Jewish Broward. This year, Federation continued to steward resources strategically and responsibly while investing in programs, partnerships, services, and communal infrastructure that strengthen Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world. Through direct grants, donor-advised funds, designated giving, emergency response campaigns, and strategic initiatives, Federation helped mobilize more than $28 million in community impact.

Health & Disabilities

$466,844

Jewish Engagement & Education

$1,374,800

Vulnerable Populations

$2,231,805

Israel & Overseas

$2,005,813

Jewish Women & Girls

Jewish Federation Community Programs & Services

$64,430 $5,466,317

PJ Library, Chai Care, Community Security, Shlicha, Life & Legacy, Israel Now, March of the Living, Jewish Educators, Horizons, Women’s Leadership series, Broward Board of Rabbis, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Grants From Supplemental Campaigns

$1,076,864

Israel Emergency Fund, Ethiopian-Israeli College Scholarships, Global Disaster Fund, Joe DiMaggio Children’s & Memorial Hospital Kosher Family Lounges Other Expenditures

$3,948,299

Jewish Federation Office Budget & Campus Facilities Donor-Advised Fund Grants

$9,153,854

Special Purpose Funds and Other Foundation Grants

$2,745,821

TOTAL GRANTS AND EXPENSES

$28,534,847

The information above is a cash basis summary of the allocations and expenses of the Jewish Federation of Broward County for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. For a copy of the audited financial statements, please visit www.JewishBroward.org/ accountability-transparency

I M PA C T T E A M G RA N TS :

Israel & Overseas

Jewish Engagement & Education

33% 21%

37%

Vulnerable Populations

Health & Disabilities

1% Jewish Women & Girls

E XP E NS E D IST RI B U T I O N BY F U N C T I O N :

Fundraising

5% Programs & Services

86%

9% Management & General

** 8 6 cents of every dollar raised goes out to make a direct impact in our community

KEY F I N A N C I A L RES U LTS C O N T ’ D 2 0 2 6 T O T A L REV E N U ES Annual Campaign

$8,383,209

Supplemental/Designated

$1,779,554

Corporate Campaign

$470,050

Unrestricted Foundation

$193,686

Special Purpose Funds

$120,551

Annual Campaign Endowments/ Lion of Judah Endowments

$120,214

Other Foundation Revenues

$264,424

Other Income

$198,708

Philanthropic Funds (Donor Advised Funds)

$11,528,025

TOTAL

2 0 2 6 C O NS O L I D A T E D F I N A N C I A L P OS I T I O N

ENDOWMENT ASSETS

217

MILLION

NET ASS E TS

195

MILLION

TOTAL ASS E TS

234

MILLION TOTAL L I A B I L I T I ES

MILLION

$23,058,421

D O N O R A D V IS E D F U N D S : G I V I N G W I T H P U RP OS E , G U I D E D BY F E D E RA T I O N In 2026, the Jewish Federation of Broward County facilitated more than $9.15 million in Donor Advised Fund (DAF) grants to nearly 400 charitable organizations across the globe. Housed at the Jewish Federation of Broward County, our Donor Advised Funds are charitable giving accounts that allow donors to make contributions, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants over time to qualified nonprofit organizations. More than a tax-efficient financial tool, DAFs represent a trusted philanthropic partnership that helps individuals and families align their philanthropy with their values while supporting causes that strengthen Jewish life and improve communities around the world. We are proud to share that 75% of the 2026 grants supported Jewish organizations locally, nationally, and in Israel, helping care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, respond to crises, and build a vibrant Jewish future. Additional grants supported education, healthcare, social services, humanitarian relief, cultural initiatives, and community-building efforts that improve lives around the world. To view the full list of grantees, visit JewishBroward.org/Foundation.

“Establishing a donor advised fund with the Jewish Federation of Broward County was an easy decision for us. It gives us the flexibility to support the organizations and causes that matter most to our family, while also complementing our overall financial and tax planning. The fund was easy to establish, simple to use, and has made our charitable giving more convenient and meaningful.” — LO RI A N D RO B E RT G LASS M A N 24

A N N U A L C A M PA I G N : Y O U M A KE T H ES E M O M E N TS P OSS I B L E Throughout the year, your generosity brings our community together creating connections, deepening relationships, and building a stronger Jewish life in Broward

WO M E N ’S P H I LA N T H RO PY Women leading, giving, and making an impact

E M E RG I N G L E A D E RS The next generation of Jewish leadership

B U S I N ESS & P RO F ESS I O N A LS S O C I E T Y Where business leaders build meaningful connections

M AJ O R G I FTS Leadership giving with extraordinary impact

A Special Thank You to Our Corporate Partners

G O L D $2 5, 0 0 0

S I LV E R $1 0 ,0 0 0

B RO N Z E $ 5, 0 0 0

Thank you!

Your support ensures that people receive the help they need, Jewish life remains vibrant and accessible, our community can respond when challenges arise, and future generations have the opportunity to connect, belong, and thrive. Together, we are bringing hope, dignity, and comfort to the people who need it most.

LO O KI N G A H E A D : F IS C A L Y E A R 2 0 27 Jewish Broward is entering a new chapter. Across our community, we are seeing renewed energy around Jewish life, growing engagement across generations, stronger collaboration among institutions, and an increasing desire for deeper connection and belonging. Federation will continue serving as the convener, connector, and strategic backbone helping move this work forward.

Our Strategic Priorities Include: • Advance the implementation of Ignite Broward and strengthen the infrastructure needed to support a thriving Jewish community.

• Build stronger pathways into Jewish life by deepening engagement, developing leaders, and creating meaningful Jewish experiences.

• Increase unrestricted giving to meet growing community needs and invest in our highest priorities.

• Support vulnerable individuals and families through a coordinated network of care and essential services.

• Expand security services, strengthen crisis readiness, and ensure every Jewish institution has access to the protection and support it needs.

• Embed inclusivity, belonging, and accessibility across everything we fund, convene, and deliver.

• Lead the community’s response to antisemitism by building strong public-private partnerships and advancing advocacy and education.

• Invest in a more connected, resilient, and vibrant Jewish future.

Investing in Impact Guided by our Impact Teams and fueled by the generosity of our donors, the Jewish Federation of Broward County is investing in 164 programs that care for the vulnerable, strengthen Jewish life, and respond to crises in Broward, Israel, and around the world.

New and Expanded Initiatives This year, we are expanding that impact through new grants, new partnerships, and strategic investments that will help our community thrive for generations to come. For example, we are proud to be supporting these programs that address the evolving needs of our community: • AKIM – Enables adults with intellectual disabilities to secure and maintain competitive employment within Israel’s open labor market. • Beit Issie Shapiro – Provides personalized assistive technology and smart-home solutions that help wounded veterans regain independence and rebuild daily life after injury. • Chabad of North Broward (Parkland) – Supporting the Friendship Bakery, a training program for adults with disabilities, complemented by a range of enrichment activities that build skills and confidence. • Chabad of South Broward – Meaningful social, educational, and volunteer experiences for teens that build community and strengthen their Jewish identity. • Chai Lifeline – i-Shine, a weekly after-school mentoring program for elementary and middle school girls who have a parent or sibling battling cancer, offering care, stability, and connection.

• Givat Haviva – Through Others’ Eyes unites Jewish and Arab teens to learn photography and use it as a lens for examining identity, nationality, religion, and community in Israel. • HaGal Sheli – Uses surfing as a therapeutic and educational tool to help trauma survivors build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being. • Hillel Poland – A Shabbat initiative dedicated to revitalizing Jewish life, developing future leaders, and fostering a strong, educated community positioned to guide the future of Jewish Poland. • Jerusalem Institute for the Blind – Advancing AI learning and accessibility for individuals who are visually impaired, empowering greater independence and opportunity. • Day School Support Expanded – Grants to Landow Jewish Academy and Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy. • Latet – Pairs Holocaust Survivors with trained volunteers who provide regular companionship, monthly food boxes, and continuous monitoring of their needs. • Sunshine Circle – Expansion of the Nourish NOW program, delivering nutritious kosher meals and meaningful volunteer connection to homebound seniors across Broward County. • The Our Fund Foundation in partnership with Keshet – Advancing LGBTQ+ Jewish Belonging in Broward County through community-building, leadership development, and support for more inclusive Jewish institutions and environments. • Yeladim – Supports lone soldiers and discharged young adults from residential care with housing, guidance, and comprehensive assistance to help them build independent, stable futures.

“For those of us who survived October 7, the trauma is present every day… HaGal Sheli (My Wave) gave me a safe space. In the water, facing the waves and facing myself, I find many moments when I am able to be present. There are many among us living with an invisible wound and fighting every day just to feel normal again.”

—EDEN SHMUEL,

Nova Festival survivor and participant in HaGal Sheli’s Tools From the Waves trauma therapy program.

W E LC O M I N G N E W PA RT N E RS T O O U R F E D E RA T I O N FA M I LY We are thrilled to welcome several organizations to our growing network of funded partners, joining a powerful ecosystem of agencies working collaboratively to meet Jewish needs: • AKIM

• Jerusalem Institute for the Blind

• Beit Issie Shapiro

• Landow Jewish Academy

• Chabad of Central Broward

• La’Ofek

• Dror Israel

• Latet

• Enosh

• QueenB

• Givat Haviva

• Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy

• HaBait – Empowering Families

• The Our Fund Foundation

• HaGal Sheli

• Tribe of Nova Foundation

• Hillel Poland

• Trustbridge

• Honeymoon Israel

• Yeladim

• Itach-Maaki

Together, they bring new expertise, creativity, and compassion to our shared mission.

O U R PA RT N E RS F E D E RA T I O N - F U N D E D A G E N C I ES & P RO G RA MS Federation’s greatest impact is made possible through the strength of our partners, and we are proud of the significant growth on this front. Since 2020, our annual campaign has generated a 70% increase toward allocated funding, and our foundation funding from special purpose and supplemental funds has increased by 46%. Together with our agencies, schools, synagogues, and community organizations, we are strengthening Jewish life across Broward County by providing care for those in need, creating opportunities for connection and belonging, and preparing our community for the future. The work ahead is ambitious, but we are building it together. Every partnership we strengthen, every program we invest in, and every new initiative we launch helps create a Jewish Broward that is more connected, more inclusive, more resilient, and better prepared for the generations to come. We are proud to support over 160 programs through: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Ach Gadol for Lone Soldiers AKIM Alliance of Chabad Preschools American Friends of Reichman University American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Arthur & Emalie Gutterman Center for Holocaust & Human Rights Education ATIDA Be’er Sova Beit Issie Shapiro Beit Ruth for Women & Girls At-Risk Beth Emet School Birthright Israel Broward Central Synagogue Brauser Maimonides Academy Bridge for Youth Cantor Center Chabad of Central Broward Chabad of North Broward Chabad of South Broward Chabad of Southwest Broward Chai Lifeline Chamah Chimes Israel Congregation Kol Tikvah Darca Schools David Posnack JCC David Posnack Jewish Day School Dr. Stanley and Pearl Goodman Jewish Family Services Dror Israel ELI Enosh Expanded Critical Supports in Partnership with the Jewish Federations of North America’s Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Care Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims (FWHV) Givat Haviva Gold Coast BBYO HaBait – Empowering Families HaGal Sheli

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Harold Grinspoon Foundation Haifa Rape Crisis Center (HRCC) Hand in Hand Hatzalah South Florida Emergency Medical Services Hillel International Hillel of Broward & Palm Beach Hillel Poland Hillel at the University of Florida Holocaust Documentation & Education Center, Inc. Honeymoon Israel Institute for Jewish Knowledge & Learning (IJKL) International March of the Living Israel Elwyn Israel Heart 2 Heart Israel Movement for Reform & Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) Israel NOW Itach-Maaki JAFCO Jerusalem Institute for the Blind Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF) Jewish Family Home Care Jewish Fertility Foundation Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Kavod SHEF Keshet Krembo Wings Landow Jewish Academy La’Ofek Las Olas Chabad Jewish Center Latet Leket LEV Lubavitch Hebrew Academy Malki Foundation Mem Global Merchavim Mifrasim NATAL NCSY Nesher Municipality Neve Michael Children’s Village Ohr Hatorah

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Ohr Torah Stone OpenDor Media Orthodox Union (OU) Orthodox Union Israel (OU Israel) Peres Center for Peace & Innovation PJ Library Project Kesher Sababta SAHI SAMi Seed the Dream Foundation Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy Shalva Sharsheret Samuel M. & Helene Soref JCC South Florida Jewish Academy Sunshine Circle Tebeka Temple Beth Emet Temple Dor Dorim Temple Ramat Shalom Beth Israel The Craig & Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum of South Florida The Druze Youth Movement The Israel Religious Expression Platform (iRep) The Our Fund Foundation Tribe of Nova Foundation Trustbridge Tzofim – Shevet Almog United Hatzalah The Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital We Are One World ORT Yacholet Yad LaKashish Yad Sarah Yadid LaChinuch Yashar La Chayal Yeladim Yozmot Atid

O U R PA RT N E RS F E D E RA T I O N - F U N D E D A G E N C I ES & P RO G RA MS CONT’D

J E W IS H F E D E RA T I O N O F B ROW A RD C O U N T Y L E A D E RS H I P Federation’s strength is rooted in leadership. We are proud to be led by individuals who model vision, integrity, and commitment. Leadership is not just about governance; it’s about service. We thank these dedicated individuals for guiding our mission forward.

B O A RD O F D I RE C T O RS BOARD CHAIR Seth Wise*

TREASURER William J. Gross*

FOUNDATION CHAIR Robert Tache*

PRESIDENT & CEO Audra P. Berg

SECRETARY Ivy Feinstein*

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CHAIR Lisa Henry*

BOARD VICE CHAIRS Rachel Antevy* Andrew Rosen*

ASSISTANT SECRETARY Keith Goldmann

IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR Doug Berman*

Scott Bakal

Gabi Gliksberg

Nikki Packer

Peter Berg

Bruce Greenberg

Sheryl Raskin

Jodi Berman

Wendy Heckelman*

Paul Rosenberg

Jordan Bresalier

Walter Katz

Jeff Sandler

Hank Cairo

Brian Kopelowitz

Bob Schneider

Joanna Clarkson

Jason Landess*

Mitch Starr

Karen Dombey

Catherine Mandell

Manny Synalovski

Stacey Fisher*

Gary Marks

Alan Tinter

Don Ginsburg

Gil Neuman

Diane Wilen

Lindsey Glantz

Gary Opper

Selma Telles, Emeritus Board Member

B O A RD M E M B E RS

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM Audra P. Berg President & CEO Heather Barraza Executive Vice President/ Chief Financial Officer Carly Glikman Chief Campaign Officer

Evan Goldman Executive Director of Public Affairs

Joy Dawn Prevor Chief Impact Officer

Keith Goldmann Chief Philanthropy Officer Lior Ofir Chief Operating Officer *Executive Committee

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