Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area
Office: Rancho Mirage, California
- Office
- Rancho Mirage, CA
- Service area
- 59 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2025)
- $2.5M
- Upcoming events
- 40
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's own calendar at www.jfedps.org, 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 Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley →
- Today
Film Screening of Holding Liat
The Faith in Diversity Coalition of Palm Springs faith communities, in partnership with J Street, will host a special screening of a powerful documentary that follows the story of Israeli-American Liat Atzili, who was…
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- Tomorrow
Hadassah Event @ JFedPS
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- Tomorrow
Sun City Jewish Services Event
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- This week
Havurah of the Desert Speaker Series: Disappointment and Forgiveness; Moshé Habia
October 11, 10:15 am, In-Person Speaker Disappointment and Forgiveness; Moshé Habia In this transformative session, Moshé Habia explores why focusing on "healing" the past unintentionally anchors us to the past—and to…
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- This week
- This week
Ramat HaNegev Delegation Visit to JFedPS
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Conversation with Producer & co-writer, Carol King: Sapiro v. Ford – The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford
Thursday, October 15 @ 6pm Sapiro v. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Temple Sinai Luncheon
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JMOGD Annual Business Meeting and Lunch
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Brandeis Women Event @ Mission Hills
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JFS Bowling Fundraiser
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Online
The Shalom Book Club
Shalom Book Club Havurah of the Desert The Shalom Book Club meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 3 pm via Zoom. See havurahofthedesert.org/bookclub for each month's book and for a link to join or ask questions.
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Temple Sinai Shabbat Dinner honoring Rabbi & Cantorial Soloist
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Local March of the Living Delegation Meeting w/Monise
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Tree of Life Documentary Film Screening (rescheduling — new date TBD)
Details TBD. This screening is being rescheduled — new date pending, keeping this placeholder so the details aren't lost in the meantime.
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Havurah of the Desert Speaker Series: Christian Nationalism and the Threat to Religious Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights; Heidi Beirich,
November 1, 10:15 am, In-Person Speaker Christian Nationalism and the Threat to Religious Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights; Heidi Beirich, Ph.D. Christian Nationalism is a growing far-right political movement that…
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Resistance: They Fought Back” - Q&A with Dr. Steven D. Meed
Sunday, November 1 @ 3pm Resistance: They Fought Back” Q&A with Dr. Steven D. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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JMOGD Torah Study Class
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JMOGD New Member Coffee
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Religious service
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
A pluralistic prayer service with a core of Jewish liturgy led by members of our local clergy. Cell Phone: 7609020962 Address: 1555 E Alejo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Date of Event: NOVEMBER 6, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM… RSVP…
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Palm Springs Pride Parade
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Poetry during the Shoah: A Kristallnacht Commemoration and Seminar
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Sun City Jewish Services Event
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JMOGD Ladies Luncheon
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A Musical Evening with the Mod Squad
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Palm Springs Food & Wine Fest
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JFedPS Women's Philanthropy Yad b'yad featuring Israeli Chef Beejhy Barhany
Beejhy Barhany is a cultural and community icon. Born in Ethiopia, raised in Israel, and currently living in New York City, she is the founder of the BINA Cultural Foundation and the owner of Tsion Café, a renowned…
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Hadassah Event @ JFedPS
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JMOGD Couples Lunch
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Temple Sinai Luncheon: AI & Computers
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JFedPS Women's Philanthropy: L'Chaim America!
Sophisticated, heartfelt and true stories that examine Jewish life in America today. Presented by The Braid and made possible in part with support by the National Endowment for the Arts. To commemorate America's 250th…
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JFS Event @ Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage
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JMOGD Chanukah Dinner
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Taub Center Lecture ft. Miri Eisin
Part of our Israeli current events lecture series. Speaker: Miri Eisin, retired Colonel, IDF.
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Congregation Beth Shalom Hanukkah Auction
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JFS Patron Party
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JFedPS Hanukkah Celebration @ Indian Ridge
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JFS Latke Cookoff Event
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Hadassah Event @ Sun City Shadow Hills
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Sun City Jewish Services Event
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Families
PJ Library Hanukkah Pajamukkah: Havdalah Under the Stars
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About Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's office is in Rancho Mirage, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 59 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, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reports $2.5M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1972.
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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 $2.5M
- Contributions & grants$2.3M93%
- Interest & dividends$215K9%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income−$45K−2%
Other revenue is net of a $115K 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 $2.2M
- Program services$1.7M78%
- Management & general$246K11%
- Fundraising$234K11%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $941K · 42% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $607K · 27% 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 Palm Springs and Desert Area?
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's office is in Rancho Mirage, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 59 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, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.
What area does Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area serve?
The Federation's office is in Rancho Mirage, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 59 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 Palm Springs and Desert Area?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jfedps.com.
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 Palm Springs and Desert Area have coming up?
40 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Film Screening of Holding Liat" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $2,490,532 in revenue — the 7th-largest by revenue of the 12 California Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 9 employees and made $941K 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.
- Jewish Federation of San Diego County
- Jewish Federation of Orange County
- Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
- Jewish Long Beach
- Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
- Jewish Federation of Ventura County
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 Palm Springs and Desert Area is the 7th-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 year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 | $2,490,532 | $2,226,303 | $9,433,394 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 | $2,482,913 | $2,083,808 | $8,506,477 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 | $2,247,263 | $2,162,290 | $8,078,386 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 | $2,221,140 | $2,399,018 | $7,859,801 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 | $1,826,629 | $2,299,776 | $8,558,115 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 | $2,319,454 | $2,188,774 | $8,263,478 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 | $2,016,394 | $2,511,724 | $8,535,637 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018 | $2,629,294 | $2,712,145 | $9,045,602 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 | $2,405,627 | $2,486,209 | $8,505,797 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2016Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 | $2,364,131 | $2,712,074 | $8,414,880 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $2,735,920 | $2,798,383 | $9,179,821 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $2,497,926 | $2,693,073 | $9,156,013 | Form 990 ↗ |