Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Office: Nashville, Tennessee
- Office
- Nashville, TN
- Service area
- 192 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2024)
- $5.5M
- Upcoming events
- 3
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee's own calendar at www.jewishnashville.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.
- Tomorrow
Flu shots for Seniors and Staff
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- Tomorrow
Club J Robotics Club
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- Tomorrow
Gordon JCC Board/Staff Mixer
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- Tomorrow
Meeting
Gordon JCC Board Meeting
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About Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee's office is in Nashville, Tennessee. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 192 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 3 upcoming community events, the next on Thu, Oct 8, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $5.5M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1942.
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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 $5.5M
- Contributions & grants$3.3M59%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$177K3%
- Interest & dividends$1.9M34%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$28K<1%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$132K2%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $5.9M
- Program services$4.4M75%
- Management & general$977K16%
- Fundraising$508K9%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $3.5M · 59% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $1.4M · 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 Nashville & Middle Tennessee?
Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee's office is in Nashville, Tennessee. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 192 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 3 upcoming community events, the next on Thu, Oct 8, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.
What area does Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee serve?
The Federation's office is in Nashville, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 192 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 Nashville & Middle Tennessee?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishnashville.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 Nashville & Middle Tennessee have coming up?
3 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Flu shots for Seniors and Staff" on Thu, Oct 8. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $5,491,417 in revenue — the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 4 Tennessee Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 23 employees and made $3.5M 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 Tennessee
All 3 other Federations and communities are listed in Tennessee, nearest office first.
- Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga
- Knoxville Jewish Alliance
- Jewish Community Partners of Memphis
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 Nashville & Middle Tennessee is the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 4 Tennessee 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 | $5,491,417 | $5,935,072 | $43,389,309 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 | $4,504,800 | $5,184,390 | $41,500,823 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 | $7,283,638 | $4,441,468 | $40,918,621 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 | $4,668,273 | $4,954,934 | $41,624,552 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 | $4,594,911 | $4,622,710 | $35,174,786 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 | $5,285,436 | $4,997,638 | $36,733,253 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018 | $4,999,643 | $5,517,714 | $35,427,347 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 | $5,146,744 | $4,870,310 | $34,889,734 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2016Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 | $4,746,046 | $4,940,397 | $31,568,885 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $6,507,675 | $4,661,139 | $30,533,610 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $3,221,484 | $4,108,247 | $30,795,708 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $3,820,463 | $3,300,733 | $29,072,782 | Form 990 ↗ |