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Greater Boston’s Jewish philanthropic leader

For 117 years, we've connected resources to impact across Greater Boston's Jewish community. We fund what works, support what matters most, and build lasting change that strengthens Jewish life for generations.

117 Years

Of Community Service

$2.1B+

Raised Since 1950

200+

Partner Organizations

Our foundation

The principles that guide every decision, every partnership, and every dollar we invest in our community

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Our Mission

We raise and invest resources to strengthen Jewish life locally, in Israel, and worldwide. Every dollar connects to programs that build community, support families in crisis, and ensure Jewish continuity.

What makes us different

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Community Scale

Our network of 200+ partner organizations serves 75,000+ community membersannually. This collective approach creates impact that no single group couldachieve alone.

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Strategic Intelligence

Data drives our decisions, research guides our investments, and measurable results prove our impact. We identify emerging needs early and fund solutions that create lasting change.

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Global Reach

We connect Boston's Jewish communityto Israel and Jewish communitiesworldwide. Local giving creates global impact through strategic partnerships and crisis response.

Leadership that delivers

Proven leaders with decades of experience in philanthropy, business, and Jewish community building.

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Board Chair

Community Leader

Former nonprofit CEO with 20+ years in Jewish community leadership. Has raised over $50M and guided strategic growth initiatives.

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CEO/President

Executive Leader

"We serve as the connective tissue binding our community together. CJP mobilizesresources faster and moreeffectively than any otherorganization."

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Board Vice-Chair

Financial Expert

"Financial services expert who has structured sustainable funding models for maximum community impact."

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Chief Development Officer

Relationship Builder

"Creates meaningful connections between donors and community impact through transparentstewardship."

117 years of results

Through every era, challenge, and opportunity, CJP has adapted and delivered measurable impact

1907
Founded as Federation of Jewish Charities
1960s
Pioneered federated fundraising model
1990s
Launched endowment and planned giving programs
2000s
Expanded Israel and global Jewish initiatives
2020s
Leading community response to antisemitism

Proven accountability

96¢ of every dollar goes directly to programs. 4-star Charity Navigator rating. Complete transparency in all operations.

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Charity Navigator rating

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Goes to programs

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200+

Partner organizations

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75K+

Community members served