Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Office: San Diego, California
- Office
- San Diego, CA
- Service area
- 194 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2025)
- $17.6M
- Upcoming events
- 10
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of San Diego County's own calendar at www.jewishinsandiego.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 San Diego →
- Today
Let’s Learn Polish at Yiddishland
This course offers a thoughtful introduction to the Polish language and an opportunity to explore culture and conversation in a supportive, international setting. It is perfect for first-time learners and focused on…
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- Tomorrow
Jewish Women’s Foundation Annual Meeting
Event Topic & Location TBD!
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- Tomorrow
MGSDII (Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative) Major Donor Reception
Annual Fall Reception for Major Donors with Visiting Israeli Professors
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- This week
PARSHA STUDY-TORAH-LUNCH
Every Saturday Shabbat at 10:30 am. Temple Beth Shalom of Chula Vista, 208 Madrona St. Our Shul on the corner. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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- This week
Religious service
Parsha Study – Torah Service
Join our study and Shabbat observance followed by lunch.
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- This week
Young adults
Hillel of San Diego Back to School Bash
Get ready for Hillel of San Diego's BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR! Our new signature donor event will be a party you don't want to miss.
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- This week
Monthly Farm Tour – Coastal Roots Farm’s
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our production methods as you enjoy a gentle walk through the ever-evolving and diverse vegetable, herb, and flower gardens. This 90 minute public tour takes place on the second Sunday…
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- This week
3S Poker Night (Steaks, Suits & Scotch)
The cards are back on the table. Kindness Initiative's signature poker event returning in the fall at Compass (12860 El Camino Real, Suite 100, right next door to Cava Restaurant, look for our signage). Steaks, suits…
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- This week
Yiddish for Beginners with Zach Golden
In this course, we will learn to read and write, hold short conversations, and begin growing our knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and culture. We will begin with printed and cursive letters, basic greetings and how to…
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- This week
Cornerstone
An invite only event for our donors. More information coming soon.
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- This week
Online
Jewish Adult Education
An evening with Rabbi Samuel on a variety of topics: Jewish history to current events; participation encouraged. Rabbi Michael Samuel, Temple Beth Shalom of Chula Vista, invites you to weekly Adult Education, Tuesdays…
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About Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Jewish Federation of San Diego County's office is in San Diego, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 194 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 10 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 $17.6M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1941.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of San Diego 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.jewishinsandiego.org, or send a message and ask.
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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 $17.6M
- Contributions & grants$16.5M93%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$878K5%
- Interest & dividends$325K2%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$3K<1%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income−$45K−<1%
Other revenue is net of a $45K 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 $13.5M
- Program services$10.3M76%
- Management & general$2.0M15%
- Fundraising$1.2M9%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $5.7M · 42% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $3.4M · 25% 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 San Diego County?
Jewish Federation of San Diego County's office is in San Diego, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 194 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 10 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 San Diego County serve?
The Federation's office is in San Diego, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 194 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 San Diego County?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of San Diego County. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishinsandiego.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 San Diego County have coming up?
10 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Let’s Learn Polish at Yiddishland" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of San Diego County?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $17,617,403 in revenue — the 3rd-largest by revenue of the 12 California Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 44 employees and made $5.7M 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 Orange County
- Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area
- Jewish Long Beach
- Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
- 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 San Diego County is the 3rd-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 | $17,617,403 | $13,516,427 | $39,715,808 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 | $25,666,223 | $14,152,657 | $32,572,522 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 | $7,849,261 | $8,855,509 | $18,941,309 | — |
| FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 | $5,373,334 | $6,262,617 | $19,018,903 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 | $5,847,982 | $5,945,367 | $21,912,767 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 | $6,038,512 | $6,263,510 | $19,076,112 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 | $5,443,077 | $6,592,325 | $18,755,029 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018 | $11,765,294 | $6,209,017 | $19,025,042 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 | $8,222,406 | $6,899,714 | $13,306,469 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016 | $7,072,270 | $7,987,059 | $13,533,313 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $10,585,943 | $10,823,065 | $15,987,948 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $7,654,961 | $7,203,694 | $14,680,270 | Form 990 ↗ |