Columbia Jewish Federation
Office: Columbia, South Carolina
Registered with the IRS as Columbia United Jewish Welfare Federation
- Office
- Columbia, SC
- Service area
- 135 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2024)
- $848K
- Upcoming events
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About Columbia Jewish Federation
Columbia Jewish Federation's office is in Columbia, South Carolina. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 135 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
It publishes a calendar on its own website.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $848K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1982.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
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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 $848K
- Contributions & grants$783K92%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$21K2%
- Interest & dividends$39K5%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$5K<1%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $800K
- Program services$691K86%
- Management & general$108K14%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $104K · 13% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $291K · 36% 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 Columbia Jewish Federation?
Columbia Jewish Federation's office is in Columbia, South Carolina. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 135 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. It publishes a calendar on its own website.
What area does Columbia Jewish Federation serve?
The Federation's office is in Columbia, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 135 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 Columbia Jewish Federation?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Columbia Jewish Federation. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishcolumbia.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.
How large is Columbia Jewish Federation?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $848,174 in revenue — the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 3 South Carolina Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 6 employees and made $104K 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 South Carolina
All 2 other Federations and communities are listed in South Carolina, nearest office first.
All 3 in South Carolina →Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2024. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Columbia Jewish Federation is the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 3 South Carolina 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 year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | $848,174 | $799,753 | $1,026,895 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $782,541 | $731,380 | $1,065,144 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022 | $727,375 | $657,612 | $944,991 | — |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $556,614 | $540,149 | $921,985 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020 | $637,723 | $536,342 | $840,704 | — |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $694,155 | $644,338 | $699,023 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $618,488 | $530,068 | $568,426 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | $581,848 | $521,771 | $480,006 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $580,336 | $534,334 | $419,929 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $510,806 | $607,072 | $198,647 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $409,302 | $556,831 | $294,913 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $856,902 | $605,755 | $2,769,824 | Form 990 ↗ |