Jewish Federation of Delaware
Office: Wilmington, Delaware
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Federation Of Delaware Inc
- Office
- Wilmington, DE
- Service area
- 104 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2025)
- $7.8M
- Upcoming events
- 13
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Delaware's own calendar at shalomdelaware.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 Wilmington and Delaware →
- Today
The 'Humans of October 7th’ Project - Commemorating Three Years Since October 7th
Humans of October 7th honors the stories of hope, resilience, bravery, and heroism of countless Israelis who stood up against terror on and after October 7th. Through powerful photographs and personal stories, the…
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- Tomorrow
- Tomorrow
Find me, Okay?
Documentary film followed by Q&A with director Yula Gidron and nova survivor Arbel Ashkenazy.
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- This week
Safe Room
During a single harrowing day along Israel’s border with Gaza, October 7th, 2023, Dr. Gedalya Fendel rescues civilian families and shelters them in his home with his wife and children. A set of grandparents, a pregnant…
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- This week
Palooza 2026!
Get ready for an epic first-ever Palooza at the J! Join us on campus Sunday, October 11 for a full day of competition, community, and fun featuring four ways to play, compete, and celebrate. SPRINT TRIATHLON Choose your…
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- This week
Supporting Immigrant Communities in Challenging Times
Guest Speaker: Mike Brickner, Executive Director, ACLU Delaware. Moderator: Mallory Deardorf-Dawson, Esq., Widener Delaware Law School. Through moderated discussion, we’ll explore the current landscape of immigrant…
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- This week
- This week
MeetingOnline
AKSE Board Meeting
AKSE Executive Board Meeting and General Board Meeting
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Challah Baking Class
Join Ellisha Caplan to learn the steps to make your own challah and bring one home to bake!
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A Magical Afternoon with Josh Faley
Josh Faley visits Kutz for a magical performance
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Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie
Film screening at 1 PM & 4 PM. Includes post screening Q&A with director Steven Pressman.
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An Evening with Tessa Veksler | In Collaboration with Friends of the IDF (FIDF)
Tessa Veksler is a public speaker, content creator and Jewish advocate. Originally from California, she spent a gap year in Israel studying at Bar-Ilan University while remotely completing her first year at University…
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Rescuing the Golden Torah
Polly Zavadivker joins us for Rescuing the Golden Torah: Saving Jewish Treasures at a Time of War
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JFD Board of Directors Meeting
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Meeting
KSLC Executive Committee Meeting
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Life and Legacy Event: Celebrating a Lifetime of Giving
The Jewish Federation of Delaware cordially invites Life & Legacy donors and donors who have supported the Annual Campaign for 15 years or more to a special brunch celebrating those whose generosity and commitment have…
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Community Security Campaign Parlor Meeting Series
Join us for one of our Community Security Campaign Parlor Meetings in a private home (location to be sent after registration). Registration is required. JFED Security Executive Director, Bud Monaghan, and Deputy…
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About Jewish Federation of Delaware
Jewish Federation of Delaware's office is in Wilmington, Delaware. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 104 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 13 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 $7.8M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1945.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Delaware'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.shalomdelaware.org, or send a message and ask.
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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 $7.8M
- Contributions & grants$4.1M52%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$1.8M23%
- Interest & dividends$946K12%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$994K13%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $6.3M
- Program services$5.6M88%
- Management & general$270K4%
- Fundraising$472K7%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $2.0M · 32% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $887K · 14% 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 Delaware?
Jewish Federation of Delaware's office is in Wilmington, Delaware. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 104 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 13 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 Delaware serve?
The Federation's office is in Wilmington, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 104 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 Delaware?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Delaware. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.shalomdelaware.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 Delaware have coming up?
13 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "The 'Humans of October 7th’ Project - Commemorating Three Years Since October 7th" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Delaware?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $7,798,418 in revenue — the only Federation in Delaware with public IRS filings. It had 12 employees and made $2.0M 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 Delaware
Jewish Federation of Delaware is the only Federation listed in Delaware. See the Delaware page →
Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the fiscal year ended June 2025. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Delaware is the only Federation in Delaware with public 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 | $7,798,418 | $6,301,956 | $48,756,097 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 | $7,623,765 | $5,804,953 | $46,095,016 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 | $6,459,132 | $5,656,038 | $44,362,823 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 | $6,101,660 | $5,932,785 | $42,196,802 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 | $6,040,109 | $5,409,355 | $48,916,937 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 | $5,262,000 | $5,182,543 | $42,280,226 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 | $5,388,828 | $5,183,511 | $42,176,087 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018 | $4,826,370 | $4,796,517 | $39,945,767 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 | $4,586,923 | $4,617,743 | $38,952,702 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2016Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 | $5,183,896 | $4,557,358 | $37,267,449 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $4,860,944 | $4,364,059 | $37,781,612 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $5,267,889 | $4,102,790 | $38,234,470 | Form 990 ↗ |