Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
Office: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Office
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Service area
- 132 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2024)
- $216K
- Upcoming events
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About Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's office is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 132 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
It publishes a calendar on its own website.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $216K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1972.
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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 $216K
- Contributions & grants$137K64%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$39K18%
- Interest & dividends$36K17%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$3K2%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $232K
- Program services$193K83%
- Management & general$24K10%
- Fundraising$16K7%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $106K · 46% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $40K · 17% 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 Greater Baton Rouge?
Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's office is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 132 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. It publishes a calendar on its own website.
What area does Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge serve?
The Federation's office is in Baton Rouge, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 132 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 Greater Baton Rouge?
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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 Greater Baton Rouge?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $215,672 in revenue — the 3rd-largest by revenue of the 3 Louisiana Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 1 employees and made $106K 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 Louisiana
All 2 other Federations and communities are listed in Louisiana, nearest office first.
All 3 in Louisiana →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 of Greater Baton Rouge is the 3rd-largest by revenue of the 3 Louisiana 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 | $215,672 | $232,351 | $1,140,115 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $221,035 | $240,685 | $1,156,795 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | $267,174 | $219,508 | $1,176,246 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $200,803 | $214,292 | $1,153,225 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020 | $165,617 | $173,597 | $1,175,102 | — |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $225,848 | $200,521 | $1,184,065 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $244,696 | $314,457 | $1,156,188 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | $478,893 | $747,392 | $1,226,122 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $1,241,104 | $757,722 | $1,500,837 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $230,280 | $213,032 | $1,011,139 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $220,020 | $198,408 | $993,891 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $257,048 | $222,152 | $972,278 | Form 990 ↗ |