Jewish Federation of Columbus
Office: Columbus, Georgia
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Welfare Federation Of Columbus Georgia Inc
- Office
- Columbus, GA
- Service area
- 48 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2025)
- $495K
- Upcoming events
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About Jewish Federation of Columbus
Jewish Federation of Columbus's office is in Columbus, Georgia. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 48 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2025, reports $495K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1949.
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How the money works
From the Form 990 for the calendar year 2025 (Jan 2025 – Dec 2025) — read the filing ↗.
Where the money came from
Total revenue $495K
- Contributions & grants$495K100%
- Interest & dividends$259<1%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $479K
- Program services$452K94%
- Management & general$24K5%
- Fundraising$3K<1%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $450K · 94% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $20K · 4% 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 Columbus?
Jewish Federation of Columbus's office is in Columbus, Georgia. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 48 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2025, reports $495K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1949.
What area does Jewish Federation of Columbus serve?
The Federation's office is in Columbus, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 48 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 Columbus?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Columbus. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation.
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 Jewish Federation of Columbus?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2025, reported $495,040 in revenue — the 3rd-largest by revenue of the 5 Georgia Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 1 employees and made $450K 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 Georgia
All 4 other Federations and communities are listed in Georgia, nearest office first.
- Jewish Federation of Macon & Middle Georgia
- Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
- Augusta Jewish Federation
- Savannah Jewish Federation
Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2025. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Columbus is the 3rd-largest by revenue of the 5 Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | $495,040 | $479,046 | $211,262 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | $351,343 | $347,018 | $384,628 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $382,182 | $395,380 | $140,077 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | $171,758 | $111,488 | $165,312 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $121,905 | $137,149 | $146,412 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | $126,001 | $120,000 | $188,240 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $137,646 | $148,491 | $255,161 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $150,869 | $209,762 | $289,088 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | $163,822 | $197,403 | $281,230 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $163,655 | $177,942 | $251,854 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $193,655 | $205,458 | $245,939 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $225,592 | $265,926 | $225,384 | Form 990 ↗ |