Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Office: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Federation Of Northeastern Pennsylania
- Office
- Scranton, PA
- Service area
- 109 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2025)
- $2.3M
- Upcoming events
- 40
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania's own calendar at jewishnepa.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 Scranton →
- Today
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
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- This week
Nathan Jeffay Returns for Federation’s 2026–2027 Campaign Opening Event
Join Campaign Co-Chairs Susie Blum Connors and Alex Itzkowitz for Federation’s Campaign Opening Event featuring returning guest speaker Nathan Jeffay . Nathan will present “From October 7th to the Ballot Box,” a timely…
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- This week
Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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- This week
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
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- This week
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
- This week
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray Screening
Most Americans know the story of the Civil War. Far fewer know the story of the Jewish soldiers who fought in it. In honor of Veterans Day, the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania invites you to a special…
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Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Screening of Jewish Soldiers in Blue & Gray | Poconos
Most Americans know the story of the Civil War. Far fewer know the story of the Jewish soldiers who fought in it. In honor of Veterans Day, the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania invites you to a special…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Mah Jongg at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Do you play Mah Jongg? Want to Learn? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Class with Rabbi Zucker – Weekly at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Every Tuesday 10:30 am – noon Class with Rabbi Zucker no charge
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Weekly Chair Yoga at Temple Israel of the Poconos
Join us for our weekly chair yoga class. $5 per person.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)
Kosher TV Dinners delivered weekly – with $20 subsidy by Jewish Foundation for the Eldery. Order by Sunday evening, have your meals delivered on Wednesday. From freezer to table in 30 minutes! Fresh-made &…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
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About Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania's office is in Scranton, Pennsylvania. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 109 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.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reports $2.3M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1952.
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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 $2.3M
- Contributions & grants$1.5M65%
- Interest & dividends$365K16%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$451K19%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $1.6M
- Program services$1.2M74%
- Management & general$241K15%
- Fundraising$180K11%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $1.0M · 63% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $248K · 15% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?
Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania's office is in Scranton, Pennsylvania. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 109 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania serve?
The Federation's office is in Scranton, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 109 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishnepa.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 Northeastern Pennsylvania have coming up?
40 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Wed Dinner Delivery (Foundation Subsidy)" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $2,326,033 in revenue — the 6th-largest by revenue of the 9 Pennsylvania Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 4 employees and made $1.0M 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 Pennsylvania
The 6 nearest of the 9 other Federations and communities listed in Pennsylvania, by office location.
- Jewish Community Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley
- Jewish Federation of Reading PA Inc.
- Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster
- Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
- Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
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 Northeastern Pennsylvania is the 6th-largest by revenue of the 9 Pennsylvania 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 | $2,326,033 | $1,645,011 | $15,590,835 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 | $1,513,644 | $1,896,958 | $14,236,138 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 | $1,752,237 | $1,632,476 | $13,460,698 | — |
| FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 | $1,478,756 | $1,600,999 | $12,576,452 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 | $3,483,785 | $1,242,254 | $14,443,828 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 | $1,652,743 | $1,337,224 | $10,151,968 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 | $2,050,846 | $1,333,492 | $10,088,507 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018 | $1,924,107 | $1,222,265 | $9,237,477 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 | $2,020,523 | $1,263,427 | $8,485,786 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2016Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 | $1,505,440 | $1,175,111 | $7,456,081 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $1,474,347 | $1,118,267 | $7,321,637 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $2,203,443 | $903,276 | $7,522,535 | Form 990 ↗ |