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Jewish Federation of Orange County

Office: Irvine, California

40 upcoming events140 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1966
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Office
Irvine, CA
Service area
140 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (2024)
$4.7M
Upcoming events
40

What's coming up

From Jewish Federation of Orange County's own calendar at www.jewishorangecounty.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 Orange County, California →

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About Jewish Federation of Orange County

Jewish Federation of Orange County's office is in Irvine, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 140 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.

Its calendar lists 40 upcoming community events, the next on Sat, Oct 10.

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $4.7M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1966.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Orange 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.jewishorangecounty.org, or send a message and ask.

Get involved

Connect with Jewish Federation of Orange County

Want to volunteer, come to something, give, or just find your way in? Tell us what you're looking for. With your permission, FedFinder forwards your message to Jewish Federation of Orange County; how and whether to reply is up to them.

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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 $4.7M

  • Contributions & grants$4.4M94%
  • Interest & dividends$466K10%
  • Gains or losses on investments sold−$1K−<1%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income−$188K−4%

Other revenue is net of a $199K loss on fundraising events: the events' direct costs exceeded what the Form 990 counts as event revenue. (Gifts made at events are counted under contributions.)

A loss reduces total revenue, so the other shares add up to more than 100%.

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $4.6M

  • Program services$3.6M79%
  • Management & general$669K15%
  • Fundraising$293K6%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$1.4M · 32% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$1.8M · 39% 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 Orange County?

Jewish Federation of Orange County's office is in Irvine, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 140 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 40 upcoming community events, the next on Sat, Oct 10.

What area does Jewish Federation of Orange County serve?

The Federation's office is in Irvine, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 140 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 Orange County?

Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Orange County. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishorangecounty.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 Orange County have coming up?

40 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Global Village | Irvine" on Sat, Oct 10. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.

How large is Jewish Federation of Orange County?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $4,719,188 in revenue — the 6th-largest by revenue of the 12 California Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 26 employees and made $1.4M 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 California

The 6 nearest of the 11 other Federations and communities listed in California, by office location.

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Financial history

12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2024. Each links to its source document.

Revenue$4,719,1882024
Net assets$14,062,8182024
Grants made$1,449,3982024
Employees262024
Revenue 2013–2024▼ 33%
2013 · $7.1M2024 · $4.7M

By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Orange County is the 6th-largest by revenue of the 12 California 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 yearRevenueExpensesAssetsFiling
2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024$4,719,188$4,566,375$14,735,910Form 990 ↗
2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023$5,967,405$4,342,335$13,988,874Form 990 ↗
2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022$4,860,563$4,417,692$12,101,865Form 990 ↗
2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021$5,181,457$5,666,763$13,584,328Form 990 ↗
2020$5,875,747$4,859,900$14,742,379—
2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019$6,139,610$6,422,434$15,504,716Form 990 ↗
2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018$6,280,018$8,703,710$13,308,677Form 990 ↗
2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017$8,311,296$7,585,472$12,955,562Form 990 ↗
2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016$6,853,049$6,640,174$11,283,334Form 990 ↗
2015$5,821,562$7,336,529$10,887,663Form 990 ↗
2014$13,114,196$6,886,790$12,726,933Form 990 ↗
2013$7,063,773$6,338,925$6,474,556Form 990 ↗