Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties
Office: Fort Myers, Florida
Registered with the IRS as The Lee County Jewish Federation Inc
- Office
- Fort Myers, FL
- Service area
- 81 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2024)
- $911K
- Upcoming events
- 12
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties's own calendar at jewishfederationlcc.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 Fort Myers and Lee & Charlotte Counties →
Book Club
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JWV VPT Post 400 meeting
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Designer Bag Bingo
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JFed Hits the Tracks - Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Five Course dinner, Live Murder Mystery Performance, 3.5 hour Round trip train exursion.
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TBE Vet Day Service
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Shuk to the Core - Traveling Shuk
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Community Breakfast - JFED
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Community Menorah Lighting
Tentatively scheduled for 6 pm.
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Linda Idelson Event
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JWV VPT Post 400 meeting
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Covenant With Israel
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Red sox vs Philly
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About Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties
Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties's office is in Fort Myers, Florida. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 81 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 12 upcoming community events, the next on Thu, Oct 15.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $911K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1986.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
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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 $911K
- Contributions & grants$714K78%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$49K5%
- Interest & dividends$50K6%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$25K3%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$74K8%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $939K
- Program services$569K61%
- Management & general$190K20%
- Fundraising$180K19%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $97K · 10% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $222K · 24% 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 Lee & Charlotte Counties?
Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties's office is in Fort Myers, Florida. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 81 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 12 upcoming community events, the next on Thu, Oct 15.
What area does Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties serve?
The Federation's office is in Fort Myers, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 81 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 Lee & Charlotte Counties?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishfederationlcc.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 Lee & Charlotte Counties have coming up?
12 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Book Club" on Thu, Oct 15. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $911,130 in revenue — the 12th-largest by revenue of the 14 Florida Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 7 employees and made $97K 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 Florida
The 6 nearest of the 16 other Federations and communities listed in Florida, by office location.
- Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
- Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
- Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
- Jewish Federation of Broward County
- Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast
- Jewish Federation of Palm Beach 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 Lee & Charlotte Counties is the 12th-largest by revenue of the 14 Florida 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 | $911,130 | $939,081 | $2,316,434 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $1,211,750 | $867,066 | $2,264,171 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | $1,391,748 | $1,010,031 | $1,879,696 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $795,884 | $671,646 | $1,575,167 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020 | $732,299 | $710,262 | $1,475,593 | — |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $655,860 | $701,042 | $1,398,999 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $635,868 | $672,147 | $1,389,894 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | $666,733 | $633,037 | $1,484,609 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $659,531 | $657,328 | $1,686,748 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $642,912 | $631,090 | $1,709,050 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $637,624 | $685,903 | $1,749,537 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $694,350 | $674,894 | $1,768,884 | Form 990 ↗ |