Jewish Federation of Ocean County
Office: Lakewood, New Jersey
- Office
- Lakewood, NJ
- Service area
- 34 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2024)
- $6.2M
- Upcoming events
- 5
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Ocean County's own calendar at www.jewishoceancounty.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 Ocean County, New Jersey →
- Today
24 Hour Global Prayer Event
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- This week
Speaker: Haviv Rettig Gur at Congregation B'nai Israel, Toms River
Please join us for our new Rosen Adult Education lecture on Wednesday, October 14 at 7pm.
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Cultural Festival 2026 starts
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Israel Decides/Israel Divided: Upcoming Elections
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Babka Baking
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About Jewish Federation of Ocean County
Jewish Federation of Ocean County's office is in Lakewood, New Jersey. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 34 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 5 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $6.2M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1977.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Ocean County'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.jewishoceancounty.org, or send a message and ask.
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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 $6.2M
- Contributions & grants$6.0M97%
- Interest & dividends$93K1%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$91K1%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $6.2M
- Program services$6.0M97%
- Management & general$92K1%
- Fundraising$73K1%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $116K · 2% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $310K · 5% 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 Ocean County?
Jewish Federation of Ocean County's office is in Lakewood, New Jersey. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 34 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 5 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
What area does Jewish Federation of Ocean County serve?
The Federation's office is in Lakewood, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 34 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 Ocean County?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Ocean County. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishoceancounty.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 Ocean County have coming up?
5 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "24 Hour Global Prayer Event" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Ocean County?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $6,226,225 in revenue — the 4th-largest by revenue of the 10 New Jersey Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 5 employees and made $116K 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 New Jersey
The 6 nearest of the 9 other Federations and communities listed in New Jersey, by office location.
- Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
- Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks
- Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey
- UJA Federation of Bayonne
- Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey
- Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
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 Ocean County is the 4th-largest by revenue of the 10 New Jersey 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 | $6,226,225 | $6,187,247 | $3,506,115 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $4,961,894 | $4,845,448 | $3,208,456 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | $3,688,555 | $3,774,321 | $2,667,469 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $3,469,712 | $3,414,146 | $2,587,789 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | $2,949,016 | $2,920,798 | $2,335,928 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $3,802,579 | $2,435,409 | $2,580,868 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $1,702,305 | $1,786,199 | $764,187 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017 | $1,300,504 | $1,290,830 | $703,358 | — |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $982,196 | $1,004,444 | $719,205 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $829,220 | $926,000 | $796,404 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $511,083 | $574,462 | $737,383 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $890,661 | $907,759 | $846,036 | Form 990 ↗ |