Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
Office: South River, New Jersey
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Federation Of Middlesex And Monmouth Counties
- Office
- South River, NJ
- Service area
- 108 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2024)
- $3.8M
- Upcoming events
- 41
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey's own calendar at jewishheartnj.org/events, 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 Central New Jersey →
- Today
Jewish Communal October 7th Commemoration Program
We are honored to welcome Elsie of Friends of the Lone Soldier as our keynote speaker. Elsie served in the Elite Oketz Unit.
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- This week
A Community Gathering of Remembrance for the Victims of October 7
Beyond The Pages: An Author Speaker Series kicks off the season at Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish…
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- This week
Temple B'nai Shalom Religious School Kick-Off
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- This week
Jews in Spain-a talk by Rabbi Debra "Deb" Smith
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- This week
Barbara Kagan Littman Book and Author
The Barbara Kagan Littman Book and Author is an annual program that features an author of books of Jewish…
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- This week
Culinary Skills Class
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HaZak!
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Young adults
Singles Event: 20s and 30s
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Online
PJP John Kenrick Series Zoom Program
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Online
Jewish DateNight
Join thousands of Jewish singles for a better way to meet — with up to 7 thoughtfully matched introductions in one…
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L'Chaim Lounge
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L’Chaim Lounge 2026
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Temple B'nai Shalom Religious School Kick-Off
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Leonard Cohen - Judaism in Song with Rabbi Ron Isaacs
Rabbi Ron Isaacs will lead a google presentation on the life of Leonard Cohen.
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"Among Neighbors" with Director Q&A @ Basie Cinemas
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Jewish Education Conference "Inviting G-d into Classroom"
Jewish educators are invited to join us at our biannual Jewish Educational Conference.
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EBJC Men's Club Fall Hike
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Gustav Klimt
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Temple B'nai Shalom Religious School Kick-Off
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Fall Festival Meet Up
Must REGISTER in advance to be provided the address 24-48 hours ahead of event
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Escape Room Event!
Put your teamwork, problem-solving skills, and detective abilities to the test!
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Over the Rainbow-Jewish Songwriters of Hollywood & Broadway
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Two Shuls Game Night!
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Temple B'nai Shalom Religious School Kick-Off
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Bagels, Books, and Authors with Dr. Kerry Olitzky
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Jewish Early Childhood Education Conference
Jewish Education conference for educators that will feature a variety of subject experts and include multiple…
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The Fire Agent : An Afternoon with David Baerwald
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Jewish Business Networking Night
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The 27th Annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival
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Temple B'nai Shalom Religious School Kick-Off
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Mission in Motion Telethon
A simple call. A real impact. Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm Connect to Make a Difference!
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Young adults
Jewish Singles Mixer: 30-40s
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Rock Shabbat with Guest Artists Doni and Eric of Nefesh Mountain
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JCC of Middlesex County & Mench Chapter of Hadassah Lights Out Beach Boys!
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Temple B'nai Shalom Religious School Kick-Off
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Temple B'nai Shalom Religious School Kick-Off
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Period Poverty Packing Event (Hadassah) in East Brunswick NJ
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Bagels and Blocks
BAGELS & BLOCKS is back! 🥯🧱 Join us at Monmouth Reform Temple for a fun Sunday morning program just…
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Temple B'nai Shalom Religious School Kick-Off
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JCC Middlesex Chanukah Luncheon
Celebrate Chanukah with the JCC of Middlesex County at a festive holiday luncheon filled with warmth, tradition…
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About Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey's office is in South River, New Jersey. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 108 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 41 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $3.8M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1955.
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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 $3.8M
- Contributions & grants$3.0M78%
- Interest & dividends$470K12%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$376K10%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $3.2M
- Program services$2.7M84%
- Management & general$90K3%
- Fundraising$424K13%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $1.4M · 42% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $1.0M · 32% 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 Federation in the Heart of New Jersey?
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey's office is in South River, New Jersey. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 108 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 41 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
What area does Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey serve?
The Federation's office is in South River, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 108 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 Federation in the Heart of New Jersey?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishheartnj.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 Federation in the Heart of New Jersey have coming up?
41 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Jewish Communal October 7th Commemoration Program" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $3,807,251 in revenue — the 6th-largest by revenue of the 10 New Jersey Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 17 employees and made $1.4M 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 Jersey
The 6 nearest of the 9 other Federations and communities listed in New Jersey, by office location.
- Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks
- Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey
- UJA Federation of Bayonne
- Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
- Jewish Federation of Ocean County
- Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey
Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2024. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey is the 6th-largest by revenue of the 10 New Jersey 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 | $3,807,251 | $3,201,954 | $32,668,543 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $3,999,512 | $3,659,379 | $29,917,810 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | $3,745,542 | $3,182,111 | $25,717,958 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $6,120,262 | $2,953,872 | $28,704,283 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | $3,970,466 | $2,922,450 | $23,790,764 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $3,338,428 | $3,694,774 | $21,198,087 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $3,906,198 | $4,954,412 | $19,641,307 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | $5,955,423 | $4,876,678 | $21,636,358 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $4,667,245 | $5,031,431 | $20,166,310 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $4,704,219 | $4,861,244 | $20,282,025 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $2,706,450 | $2,790,745 | $15,475,463 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $2,829,799 | $2,826,472 | $14,495,091 | Form 990 ↗ |