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Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers

Office: Elmira, New York

Registered with the IRS as Jewish Center And Federation Of The Twin Tiers Inc

25 upcoming events100 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 2000
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Office
Elmira, NY
Service area
100 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (2024)
$234K
Upcoming events
25

What's coming up

From Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers's own calendar at www.jewishelmira.org/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 Elmira →

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About Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers

Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers's office is in Elmira, New York. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 100 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.

Its calendar lists 25 upcoming community events, the next on Mon, Oct 12, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $234K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 2000.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

We haven't yet checked Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers's local programs against its own website, so we don't list them here. That doesn't mean they don't exist — look on jewishelmira.org, or send a message and ask.

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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 $234K

  • Contributions & grants$111K47%
  • Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$7K3%
  • Interest & dividends$66K28%
  • Gains or losses on investments sold$22K9%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$28K12%

Other revenue is net of a $7K loss on fundraising events: the events' direct costs exceeded what the Form 990 counts as event revenue. (Gifts made at events are counted under contributions.)

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $186K

  • Program services$123K66%
  • Management & general$50K27%
  • Fundraising$13K7%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$64K · 34% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$55K · 30% 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 Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers?

Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers's office is in Elmira, New York. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 100 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 25 upcoming community events, the next on Mon, Oct 12, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

What area does Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers serve?

The Federation's office is in Elmira, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 100 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 Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers?

Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is jewishelmira.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 Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers have coming up?

25 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "JCF Office Closed" on Mon, Oct 12. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.

How large is Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $233,845 in revenue — the 11th-largest by revenue of the 13 New York Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 2 employees and made $64K 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 New York

The 6 nearest of the 12 other Federations and communities listed in New York, 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$233,8452024
Net assets$1,958,6952024
Grants made$63,9052024
Employees22024
Revenue 2013–2024▼ 13%
2013 · $268K2024 · $234K

By its latest revenue, Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers is the 11th-largest by revenue of the 13 New York 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$233,845$185,544$1,963,057Form 990 ↗
2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023$155,588$209,373$1,860,495Form 990 ↗
2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022$166,986$183,139$1,806,248Form 990 ↗
2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021$245,104$193,697$2,164,784Form 990 ↗
2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020$613,108$199,211$2,129,847Form 990 ↗
2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019$236,045$211,406$1,960,479Form 990 ↗
2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018$219,922$212,217$1,773,006Form 990 ↗
2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017$241,590$226,915$1,895,913Form 990 ↗
2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016$272,923$235,198$1,757,626Form 990 ↗
2015$72,084$224,236$1,696,639Form 990 ↗
2014$498,476$240,478$1,848,244Form 990 ↗
2013$268,099$203,258$1,870,016Form 990 ↗