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Canton Jewish Community Federation

Office: Canton, Ohio

33 upcoming events28 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1971
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Office
Canton, OH
Service area
28 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (2024)
$343K
Upcoming events
33

What's coming up

From Canton Jewish Community Federation's own calendar at jewishcanton.org/community-calendar, read Oct 7, 2026 (we check it daily). We show what it publishes in a format we can read, so the full calendar may have more. All Jewish events in Canton, Ohio →

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About Canton Jewish Community Federation

Canton Jewish Community Federation's office is in Canton, Ohio. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 28 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.

Its calendar lists 33 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $343K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1971.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

We haven't yet checked Canton Jewish Community Federation's local programs against its own website, so we don't list them here. That doesn't mean they don't exist — look on www.jewishcanton.org, or send a message and ask.

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Connect with Canton Jewish Community Federation

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How the money works

From the Form 990 for the calendar year 2024 (Jan 2024 – Dec 2024) — read the filing ↗.

Where the money came from

Total revenue $343K

  • Contributions & grants$251K73%
  • Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$58K17%
  • Interest & dividends$19K6%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$14K4%

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $1.5M

  • Program services$1.3M85%
  • Management & general$235K15%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$1.1M · 72% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$186K · 12% of expenses

The three purposes above add up to total expenses. Grants and pay are a different way of slicing the same spending — they fall within those purposes — so they're listed separately, not added on.

Percentages are shares of the total reported on the Form 990, not of the lines shown. Figures are as filed, rounded for display.

Common questions

What is Canton Jewish Community Federation?

Canton Jewish Community Federation's office is in Canton, Ohio. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 28 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 33 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

What area does Canton Jewish Community Federation serve?

The Federation's office is in Canton, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 28 ZIP codes; enter yours in the FedFinder finder to see which Federation that directory lists for your address, and confirm with the Federation if you live near the edge of its area.

How do I get in touch with Canton Jewish Community Federation?

Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Canton Jewish Community Federation. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishcanton.org.

Do I need to be a member or a donor to take part?

Often not — many Federation programs, volunteer projects and newcomer activities are open to the wider community. Some events are for donors, members or particular groups, so check each listing's eligibility and registration with the host.

What events does Canton Jewish Community Federation have coming up?

33 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "7:00 p.m. Strangers in the Place: Jews and Political Leadership" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.

How large is Canton Jewish Community Federation?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $342,743 in revenue — the 8th-largest by revenue of the 8 Ohio Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 9 employees and made $1.1M in grants that year. Revenue measures size, not effectiveness or impact. A Federation files after its fiscal year closes, and FedFinder adds each new return as soon as the IRS publishes it.

Nearby in Ohio

The 6 nearest of the 7 other Federations and communities listed in Ohio, by office location.

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Financial history

12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2024. Each links to its source document.

Revenue$342,7432024
Net assets$1,999,2572024
Grants made$1,089,3362024
Employees92024
Revenue 2013–2024▼ 55%
2013 · $759K2024 · $343K

By its latest revenue, Canton Jewish Community Federation is the 8th-largest by revenue of the 8 Ohio Federations that publish IRS filings. Revenue measures size — it says nothing about how effective a Federation is or the difference it makes.

All 12 reported filings
Fiscal yearRevenueExpensesAssetsFiling
2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024$342,743$1,514,690$2,205,043Form 990 ↗
2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023$575,802$603,836$3,290,257Form 990 ↗
2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022$545,138$1,584,901$3,126,280Form 990 ↗
2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021$570,672$519,395$4,427,777Form 990 ↗
2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020$515,859$471,582$4,276,470Form 990 ↗
2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019$420,556$489,662$4,064,306Form 990 ↗
2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018$518,071$497,259$3,924,621Form 990 ↗
2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017$1,563,868$524,258$4,034,083Form 990 ↗
2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016$566,068$654,589$2,885,768Form 990 ↗
2015$538,546$589,852$2,893,501Form 990 ↗
2014$553,958$797,391$2,970,243Form 990 ↗
2013$759,375$832,489$3,196,177Form 990 ↗