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Jewish Federation of Howard County

Office: Columbia, Maryland

21 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1971
Office
Columbia, MD
Service area
21 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (FY2025)
$954K
Upcoming events
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About Jewish Federation of Howard County

Jewish Federation of Howard County's office is in Columbia, Maryland. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 21 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 fiscal year ended June 2025, reports $954K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1971.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

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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 $954K

  • Contributions & grants$868K91%
  • Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$50K5%
  • Interest & dividends$22K2%
  • Gains or losses on investments sold$7K<1%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$8K<1%

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $1.1M

  • Program services$768K72%
  • Management & general$73K7%
  • Fundraising$232K22%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$9K · <1% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$582K · 54% 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 Howard County?

Jewish Federation of Howard County's office is in Columbia, Maryland. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 21 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 Howard County serve?

The Federation's office is in Columbia, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 21 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 Howard County?

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

How large is Jewish Federation of Howard County?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $954,049 in revenue — the 3rd-largest by revenue of the 3 Maryland Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 8 employees and made $9K 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 Maryland

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Financial history

12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the fiscal year ended June 2025. Each links to its source document.

Revenue$954,049FY2025
Net assets$1,310,279FY2025
Grants made$8,661FY2025
Employees8FY2025
Revenue 2014–2025▲ 26%
2014 · $760K2025 · $954K

By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Howard County is the 3rd-largest by revenue of the 3 Maryland 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
FY2025Jul 2024 – Jun 2025$954,049$1,073,604$1,744,948Form 990 ↗
FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024$1,074,875$1,033,614$1,822,783Form 990 ↗
FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023$845,165$896,069$1,474,076Form 990 ↗
FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022$1,090,315$923,594$1,459,263Form 990 ↗
FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021$911,391$824,286$1,310,149Form 990 ↗
FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020$854,729$825,677$1,278,914Form 990 ↗
FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019$900,829$979,921$1,122,784Form 990 ↗
FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018$1,681,458$916,309$1,205,194Form 990 ↗
FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017$753,452$712,106$1,097,794Form 990 ↗
FY2016Jul 2015 – Jun 2016$685,744$771,593$1,045,677Form 990 ↗
2015$749,911$788,242$1,051,703Form 990 ↗
2014$759,707$784,650$1,070,681Form 990 ↗