Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara
Office: Santa Barbara, California
- Office
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Service area
- 50 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2024)
- $1.7M
- Upcoming events
- 5
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara's own calendar at www.jewishsantabarbara.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 Santa Barbara →
- Today
Journaling Workshop: Weekly Drop-In Group
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- Tomorrow
Support Group
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- This week
Books & Bagels: Deborah Samuel
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- This week
JCafé
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- This week
Support Group
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About Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara
Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara's office is in Santa Barbara, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 50 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 5 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $1.7M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1974.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara'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.jewishsantabarbara.org, or send a message and ask.
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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 $1.7M
- Contributions & grants$1.4M86%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$139K8%
- Interest & dividends$43K3%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$100K6%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income−$49K−3%
Other revenue is net of a $7K 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.)
A loss reduces total revenue, so the other shares add up to more than 100%.
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $2.1M
- Program services$1.7M82%
- Management & general$184K9%
- Fundraising$202K9%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $47K · 2% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $723K · 34% 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 Santa Barbara?
Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara's office is in Santa Barbara, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 50 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 5 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
What area does Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara serve?
The Federation's office is in Santa Barbara, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 50 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 Santa Barbara?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishsantabarbara.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 Santa Barbara have coming up?
5 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Journaling Workshop: Weekly Drop-In Group" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $1,670,513 in revenue — the 8th-largest by revenue of the 12 California Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 40 employees and made $47K 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 California
The 6 nearest of the 11 other Federations and communities listed in California, by office location.
- Jewish Federation of Ventura County
- Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
- JCC-Federation of San Luis Obispo
- Jewish Long Beach
- Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
- Jewish Federation of Orange County
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 Santa Barbara is the 8th-largest by revenue of the 12 California 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 | $1,670,513 | $2,129,889 | $10,335,203 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $2,940,587 | $1,543,288 | $11,267,880 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022 | $1,548,847 | $1,761,791 | $7,959,287 | — |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $2,643,276 | $1,720,217 | $8,990,004 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020 | $4,169,336 | $1,432,158 | $7,675,935 | — |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $894,823 | $1,338,538 | $4,761,253 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $1,120,898 | $1,384,824 | $4,710,748 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | $2,057,414 | $1,345,491 | $5,230,674 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $1,244,360 | $1,341,140 | $4,782,051 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $1,808,173 | $1,461,777 | $4,893,839 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $1,436,564 | $1,662,687 | $4,572,895 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $1,487,915 | $1,360,959 | $4,943,411 | Form 990 ↗ |