Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
Office: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Office
- Harrisburg, PA
- Service area
- 114 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2024)
- $4.8M
- Upcoming events
- 4
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg's own calendar at www.jewishharrisburg.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.
Jacob's Ladder Event
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About Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg's office is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 114 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 4 upcoming community events, the next on Thu, Oct 22.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended August 2024, reports $4.8M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1949.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg'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.jewishharrisburg.org, or send a message and ask.
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How the money works
From the Form 990 for the fiscal year ended August 2024 (Sep 2023 – Aug 2024) — read the filing ↗.
Where the money came from
Total revenue $4.8M
- Contributions & grants$2.4M50%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$2.4M49%
- Interest & dividends$20K<1%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$11<1%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$22K<1%
Other revenue is net of a $3K loss on fundraising events: the events' direct costs exceeded what the Form 990 counts as event revenue. (Gifts made at events are counted under contributions.)
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $8.2M
- Program services$6.6M80%
- Management & general$1.5M19%
- Fundraising$86K1%
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $3.0M · 36% 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 Harrisburg?
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg's office is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 114 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 4 upcoming community events, the next on Thu, Oct 22.
What area does Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg serve?
The Federation's office is in Harrisburg, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 114 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 Harrisburg?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishharrisburg.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 Harrisburg have coming up?
4 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Jacob's Ladder Event" on Thu, Oct 22. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended August 2024, reported $4,806,707 in revenue — the 4th-largest by revenue of the 9 Pennsylvania Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 161 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 Pennsylvania
The 6 nearest of the 9 other Federations and communities listed in Pennsylvania, by office location.
- Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster
- Jewish Federation of Reading PA Inc.
- Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley
- Greater Altoona Jewish Federation
- Jewish Community Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the fiscal year ended August 2024. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg is the 4th-largest by revenue of the 9 Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024Sep 2023 – Aug 2024 | $4,806,707 | $8,164,970 | $24,322,143 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Sep 2022 – Aug 2023 | $10,122,355 | $7,180,550 | $25,766,026 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2022Sep 2021 – Aug 2022 | $13,928,520 | $5,515,153 | $20,203,236 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Sep 2020 – Aug 2021 | $4,789,011 | $4,221,634 | $7,963,597 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Sep 2019 – Aug 2020 | $4,374,552 | $4,695,637 | $7,637,862 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Sep 2018 – Aug 2019 | $4,692,568 | $5,014,736 | $8,138,618 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2018Sep 2017 – Aug 2018 | $4,266,327 | $4,779,770 | $8,324,089 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Sep 2016 – Aug 2017 | $4,319,360 | $5,439,974 | $8,943,188 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2016Sep 2015 – Aug 2016 | $4,732,996 | $4,786,239 | $10,147,017 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $5,356,732 | $4,711,516 | $10,257,123 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $4,039,991 | $4,566,958 | $9,554,528 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $4,242,777 | $4,228,695 | $10,065,744 | Form 990 ↗ |