Jewish Federation of Louisville
Office: Louisville, Kentucky
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Community Of Louisville Inc
- Office
- Louisville, KY
- Service area
- 155 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2025)
- $16.6M
- Upcoming events
- 40
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Louisville's own calendar at jewishlouisville.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. All Jewish events in Louisville →
- Today
Jews & Brews
Join Rabbi Freed every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Trager Family JCC for coffee, cookies, and some insights into that week’s Torah portion.
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- Tomorrow
Mahjong Club
Keneseth Israel invites the community to play mahjong at KI every Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in our small chapel. Everyone is welcome to come to all of our games. All levels invited.
Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗
- Tomorrow
Songs for Peace and Hope – An October 7 Commemoration
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- This week
Rabbi David and Johanna Bos Book Release Shabbat – Anniversary Blessings/Shir Chadash at The Temple
Rabbi David and Johanna Bos Book Release Shabbat – Anniversary Blessings/Shir Chadash at The Temple See thetemplelouky.org for more details.
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- This week
Saturday Morning Torah Study
SATURDAY TORAH STUDY 9:00-10:00 am with Rabbi David Meet in the Fishman Library before the morning service to read and discuss the Torah portion of the week over coffee, bread with jam and cream cheese, and other treats.
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- This week
Families
Shabbat Shalom Club
Come join us at KI every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for our Shabbat Shalom club – a space for kids grades K through 5 to experience Shabbat every week – as they learn Torah, play board games, and learn the beautiful…
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- This week
Jews & Brews
Join Rabbi Freed every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Trager Family JCC for coffee, cookies, and some insights into that week’s Torah portion.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mahjong Club
Keneseth Israel invites the community to play mahjong at KI every Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in our small chapel. Everyone is welcome to come to all of our games. All levels invited.
Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗
Saturday Morning Torah Study
SATURDAY TORAH STUDY 9:00-10:00 am with Rabbi David Meet in the Fishman Library before the morning service to read and discuss the Torah portion of the week over coffee, bread with jam and cream cheese, and other treats.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Families
Shabbat Shalom Club
Come join us at KI every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for our Shabbat Shalom club – a space for kids grades K through 5 to experience Shabbat every week – as they learn Torah, play board games, and learn the beautiful…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Brotherhood Torah Celebration Shabbat at The Temple
Brotherhood Torah Celebration Shabbat at The Temple See thetemplelouky.org for more details.
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Temple Shalom 50th Anniversary
Details TBD
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Chess Classic
You know chess, but not bughouse? Contact Coach Corbin at via email for lessons. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE
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CenterStage presents: Jewish Play Reading Series
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Book Club
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Jews & Brews
Join Rabbi Freed every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Trager Family JCC for coffee, cookies, and some insights into that week’s Torah portion.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Rabbi Matt Adult Education Class 2
Rabbi Matt Adult Education Class 2 at The Temple See thetemplelouky.org for more details.
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Mahjong Club
Keneseth Israel invites the community to play mahjong at KI every Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in our small chapel. Everyone is welcome to come to all of our games. All levels invited.
Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗
Saturday Morning Torah Study
SATURDAY TORAH STUDY 9:00-10:00 am with Rabbi David Meet in the Fishman Library before the morning service to read and discuss the Torah portion of the week over coffee, bread with jam and cream cheese, and other treats.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Families
Shabbat Shalom Club
Come join us at KI every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for our Shabbat Shalom club – a space for kids grades K through 5 to experience Shabbat every week – as they learn Torah, play board games, and learn the beautiful…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Families
Fall Family Festival and Jewish Overnight Camp Fair
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Jews & Brews
Join Rabbi Freed every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Trager Family JCC for coffee, cookies, and some insights into that week’s Torah portion.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mahjong Club
Keneseth Israel invites the community to play mahjong at KI every Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in our small chapel. Everyone is welcome to come to all of our games. All levels invited.
Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗
Food for Thought Shabbat at The Temple
Food for Thought Shabbat at The Temple See thetemplelouky.org for more details.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Saturday Morning Torah Study
SATURDAY TORAH STUDY 9:00-10:00 am with Rabbi David Meet in the Fishman Library before the morning service to read and discuss the Torah portion of the week over coffee, bread with jam and cream cheese, and other treats.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Families
Shabbat Shalom Club
Come join us at KI every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for our Shabbat Shalom club – a space for kids grades K through 5 to experience Shabbat every week – as they learn Torah, play board games, and learn the beautiful…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Families
Tot Shabbat
Come join us at KI every last Shabbat morning of the month at 11:00 a.m. for Tot Shabbat! Come experience this toddler friendly shortened service, fun renditions of our favorite Shabbat melodies, and a sweet treat!
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JCC Maccabi Games Pickleball Tournament
Contact Teen Director Gabe Shir via email .
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Jews & Brews
Join Rabbi Freed every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Trager Family JCC for coffee, cookies, and some insights into that week’s Torah portion.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mahjong Club
Keneseth Israel invites the community to play mahjong at KI every Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in our small chapel. Everyone is welcome to come to all of our games. All levels invited.
Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗
Torah Yoga
Join Cantor Hordes as she takes you on a journey through the sun salutations, and meditations of Torah – every first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Some yoga mats are available, please bring your own if you have one. Suggested…
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CenterStage presents: Cabaret
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Saturday Morning Torah Study
SATURDAY TORAH STUDY 9:00-10:00 am with Rabbi David Meet in the Fishman Library before the morning service to read and discuss the Torah portion of the week over coffee, bread with jam and cream cheese, and other treats.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Families
Shabbat Shalom Club
Come join us at KI every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for our Shabbat Shalom club – a space for kids grades K through 5 to experience Shabbat every week – as they learn Torah, play board games, and learn the beautiful…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
ECEC Shabbat at The Temple
ECEC Shabbat at The Temple See thetemplelouky.org for more details.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
CenterStage presents: Cabaret
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
CenterStage presents: Cabaret
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Jews & Brews
Join Rabbi Freed every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Trager Family JCC for coffee, cookies, and some insights into that week’s Torah portion.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Year of Civil Discourse Events with Yehuda Kurtzer
Details TBD
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Mahjong Club
Keneseth Israel invites the community to play mahjong at KI every Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in our small chapel. Everyone is welcome to come to all of our games. All levels invited.
Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗
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About Jewish Federation of Louisville
Jewish Federation of Louisville's office is in Louisville, Kentucky. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 155 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 40 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
1 role posted in the last 120 days is listed on AllJewishJobs.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reports $16.6M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1960.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Louisville'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.jewishlouisville.org, or send a message and ask.
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Working at Jewish Federation of Louisville
1 openRoles posted in the last 120 days on our sister site AllJewishJobs, with repeat listings of the same opening shown once. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.
More Jewish jobs on AllJewishJobs ↗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 $16.6M
- Contributions & grants$7.3M44%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$7.8M47%
- Interest & dividends$815K5%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$507K3%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$177K1%
Other revenue includes $67K of net income from fundraising events.
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $16.6M
- Program services$14.9M90%
- Management & general$1.1M7%
- Fundraising$515K3%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $2.2M · 13% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $6.6M · 40% 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 Louisville?
Jewish Federation of Louisville's office is in Louisville, Kentucky. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 155 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 40 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
What area does Jewish Federation of Louisville serve?
The Federation's office is in Louisville, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 155 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 Louisville?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Louisville. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishlouisville.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 Louisville have coming up?
40 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Jews & Brews" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Louisville?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $16,576,321 in revenue — the largest by revenue of the 2 Kentucky Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 507 employees and made $2.2M 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.
Is Jewish Federation of Louisville hiring?
1 role posted in the last 120 days is listed on AllJewishJobs, including Director, Jewish Community Relations Council. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.
Nearby in Kentucky
One other Federation or community is listed in Kentucky, nearest office first.
All 2 in Kentucky →Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the fiscal year ended June 2025. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Louisville is the largest by revenue of the 2 Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 | $16,576,321 | $16,564,900 | $74,203,028 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 | $15,490,329 | $15,241,373 | $72,940,325 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 | $13,740,577 | $14,230,097 | $73,181,531 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 | $13,747,567 | $10,098,368 | $75,945,130 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 | $25,817,938 | $7,736,395 | $80,509,545 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 | $17,241,761 | $9,595,426 | $51,829,029 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 | $21,150,690 | $9,951,383 | $43,726,409 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018 | $8,851,441 | $9,198,151 | $31,148,446 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 | $13,086,289 | $8,583,736 | $31,097,395 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2016Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 | $8,794,263 | $8,526,132 | $31,121,162 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $9,358,973 | $10,355,783 | $31,367,954 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $9,304,886 | $8,128,392 | $30,252,523 | Form 990 ↗ |