From the Desk of Danny Cohn
February 20, 2026
Community Impact in 2025
Federation is There
We Help. We Care. We Protect. We Innovate. We Invest.
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When Innovation Moves Us Forward
FEDERATION IS THERE
BUILDING IMPACT TOGETHER
In Spring 2025, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis released findings from the 2024 Greater St. Louis Jewish Community Study.
Building on the momentum of the study, the Federation Board of Directors and Community Impact Team moved quickly to turn findings into something transformative by establishing the Jewish Federation Impact Grants.
$287,750 In Federation Impact Grants
allocated to local 501(c)(3) organizations serving the St. Louis Jewish Community
When We Help Those in Need
FEDERATION IS THERE
17,353 HOUSEHOLDS
provided with food through JFS’ Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry
1,019 CLIENTS
with disabilities were served by The J and JFS
83%
of the 904 clients that received mental health services through JFS showed positive change in their challenge/issue areas
266 JEWISH STUDENTS
from six Jewish schools were connected with mental health services
10,000+
Older adults were engaged through our partner organizations
46,203
affordable, nurritous meals provided to older adults
85%
older adults’s family members/caregiviers report perception of maintained or improved health
When We Care for Our People
FEDERATION IS THERE
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS INVESTS IN
18 ORGANIZATIONS
IN ISRAEL AND OVERSEAS THAT SUPPORT GLOBAL JEWRY. THESE FUNDS SUPPORT 3 KEY AREAS
PLURALISM & SHARED SOCIETY We invest in organizations like Hand in Hand, which has helped form a resilient shared society of Jews and Arabs across Israel through six Jewish schools and their surrounding communities.
SOCIAL WELFARE We invest in organizations like JDC, the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization. They continue to serve as a beacon of hope for Jews and others in 70 countries.
ISRAEL & GLOBAL JEWRY We invest in efforts to connect to Israel through organizations like the Birthright Israel Foundation, whose mission is to provide all young Jewish adults with opportunities for transformation and immersive shared experiences in Israel as a foundation for ongoing Jewish connection.
When We Need to Feel Safe
FEDERATION IS THERE
623 Security Requests
recieved and managed by Federation Community Security
858 Attendees
educated through 8 safety training sessions
$1.5 Million for 31 Organizations
in grants for security secured through Federtion support
When We Unite Against Antisemitism
FEDERATION IS THERE
A 2025 study
conducted by Jewish Federations of North America and ADL found that:
• 55% of Jewish Americans experienced at least one form of antisemitism in the past 12 months
• 57% believe that antisemitism is now a normal Jewish experience
AS A RESULT
• 77% of American Jews feel less safe after October 7, 2023
• 50% of Jews feel most people in the non-Jewish community would not stand with Jews in the event of threats and violence
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS IS
COMMITTED TO COMBATING ANTISEMITISM
As the convener of our community, we unite partners, lead coordinated efforts, support critical programs, and educate across generations to build a safer, more informed St. Louis.
4500
AREA STUDENTS
reached through 100+ presentations at 34 schools and organizations through Student to Student
31
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
participated in interactive educational workshops on antisemitism and Israel advocacy, hosted by Federation’s Israel Center
10,470
Students
visited the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
900
UNIQUE PARTICIPANTS
engaged in special programs at the Museum
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS IS COMMITTED TO COMBATING ANTISEMITISM.
As the convener of our community, we unite partners, lead coordinated efforts, support critical programs, and educate across generations to build a safer, more informed St. Louis.
When We Invest in Our Future
FEDERATION IS THERE
1,581 CHILDREN
in the greater St. Louis area receive PJ Library books
837 TEENS
were involved in programming through BBYO or JSU
88 CAMPERS
received One Happy Camper Grants to attend Jewish overnight summer camp at 22 different locations
Our 2025 Community Investment
$8.5 Million
to our Community Partners Locally, Nationally, & in Israel
