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Jewish Federation of Central New York

Office: De Witt, New York

Registered with the IRS as Jewish Federation Of Central New York Inc

38 upcoming events143 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1955
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Office
De Witt, NY
Service area
143 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.6M
Upcoming events
38

What's coming up

From Jewish Federation of Central New York's own calendar at www.jewishfederationcny.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 Syracuse and Central New York →

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About Jewish Federation of Central New York

Jewish Federation of Central New York's office is in De Witt, New York. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 143 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.

Its calendar lists 38 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 fiscal year ended June 2025, reports $1.6M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1955.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Central New York'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.jewishfederationcny.org, or send a message and ask.

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Connect with Jewish Federation of Central New York

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How the money works

From the Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 2025 (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025) — read the filing ↗.

Where the money came from

Total revenue $1.6M

  • Contributions & grants$1.5M91%
  • Interest & dividends$128K8%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$12K<1%

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $1.8M

  • Program services$1.6M90%
  • Management & general$72K4%
  • Fundraising$115K6%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$970K · 55% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$261K · 15% 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 of Central New York?

Jewish Federation of Central New York's office is in De Witt, New York. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 143 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 38 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

What area does Jewish Federation of Central New York serve?

The Federation's office is in De Witt, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 143 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 of Central New York?

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

38 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Mystery Book Club" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.

How large is Jewish Federation of Central New York?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $1,615,806 in revenue — the 5th-largest by revenue of the 13 New York Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 7 employees and made $970K 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 fiscal year ended June 2025. Each links to its source document.

Revenue$1,615,806FY2025
Net assets$3,211,965FY2025
Grants made$969,514FY2025
Employees7FY2025
Revenue 2014–2025▲ 52%
2014 · $1.1M2025 · $1.6M

By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Central New York is the 5th-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
FY2025Jul 2024 – Jun 2025$1,615,806$1,775,590$4,319,583Form 990 ↗
FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024$1,938,818$1,724,867$4,223,596Form 990 ↗
FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023$1,520,927$1,607,596$3,826,976Form 990 ↗
FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022$2,030,105$1,569,852$3,658,467Form 990 ↗
FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021$1,518,869$1,529,308$3,452,602Form 990 ↗
FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020$1,303,853$1,362,939$3,009,824Form 990 ↗
FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019$1,379,470$1,346,528$3,131,440Form 990 ↗
FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018$1,352,382$1,303,377$3,049,717Form 990 ↗
FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017$1,304,830$1,301,629$2,915,050Form 990 ↗
2016$1,197,907$1,229,474$2,726,594Form 990 ↗
2015$1,217,695$1,252,558$2,801,482Form 990 ↗
2014$1,065,086$1,079,348$2,709,784Form 990 ↗