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Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County

Office: Bridgeport, Connecticut

Registered with the IRS as Federation For Jewish Philanthropy Of Upper Fairfield County Inc

37 upcoming events45 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1982
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Office
Bridgeport, CT
Service area
45 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (2024)
$1.3M
Upcoming events
37

What's coming up

From Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County's own calendar at www.shalomct.org/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 Fairfield County, Connecticut →

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About Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County

Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County's office is in Bridgeport, Connecticut. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 45 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.

Its calendar lists 37 upcoming community events, the next on Fri, Oct 9, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $1.3M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1982.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County'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.ShalomCT.org, or send a message and ask.

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Connect with Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County

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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 $1.3M

  • Contributions & grants$909K72%
  • Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$112K9%
  • Interest & dividends−$156−<1%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$247K19%

A loss reduces total revenue, so the other shares add up to more than 100%.

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $2.0M

  • Program services$1.6M79%
  • Management & general$119K6%
  • Fundraising$289K15%
Salaries & officer compensation
$744K · 38% of expenses

The three purposes above add up to total expenses. Pay is a different way of slicing the same spending — it falls within those purposes — so it's 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 Fairfield County?

Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County's office is in Bridgeport, Connecticut. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 45 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 37 upcoming community events, the next on Fri, Oct 9, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

What area does Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County serve?

The Federation's office is in Bridgeport, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 45 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 Fairfield County?

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

37 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Tot Shabbat with Ramblin Dan" on Fri, Oct 9. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.

How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $1,268,306 in revenue — the 5th-largest by revenue of the 7 Connecticut Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 12 employees 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 Connecticut

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Financial history

12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2024. Each links to its source document.

Revenue$1,268,3062024
Net assets$7,553,3482024
Employees122024
Revenue 2013–2024▲ 61%
2013 · $789K2024 · $1.3M

By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County is the 5th-largest by revenue of the 7 Connecticut 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
2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024$1,268,306$1,964,612$7,695,150Form 990 ↗
2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023$1,799,782$1,590,415$7,488,197Form 990 ↗
2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022$3,659,498$1,714,179$8,776,417Form 990 ↗
2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021$1,632,878$1,243,778$6,787,004Form 990 ↗
2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020$1,477,379$1,220,716$6,333,298Form 990 ↗
2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019$1,830,264$1,298,179$6,080,330Form 990 ↗
2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018$877,496$1,173,309$5,477,621Form 990 ↗
2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017$1,382,683$1,289,673$5,844,564Form 990 ↗
2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016$942,565$1,202,921$5,773,108Form 990 ↗
2015$6,207,731$1,276,455$6,004,264Form 990 ↗
2014$823,387$812,916$879,540Form 990 ↗
2013$788,565$797,037$860,224Form 990 ↗