Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley
Office: South Bend, Indiana
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Federation Of St Joseph Valley Inc
- Office
- South Bend, IN
- Service area
- 90 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2025)
- $1.3M
- Open roles
- 1
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About Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley's office is in South Bend, Indiana. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 90 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
It publishes a calendar on its own website.
1 role posted in the last 120 days is listed on AllJewishJobs.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended August 2025, reports $1.3M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1953.
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Working at Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley
1 openRoles posted in the last 120 days on our sister site AllJewishJobs, with repeat listings of the same opening shown once. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.
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From the Form 990 for the fiscal year ended August 2025 (Sep 2024 – Aug 2025) — read the filing ↗.
Where the money came from
Total revenue $1.3M
- Contributions & grants$597K45%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$125K9%
- Interest & dividends$156K12%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$394K30%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$43K3%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $1.3M
- Program services$1.0M76%
- Management & general$247K18%
- Fundraising$68K5%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $272K · 20% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $474K · 35% 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 St. Joseph Valley?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley's office is in South Bend, Indiana. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 90 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. It publishes a calendar on its own website.
What area does Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley serve?
The Federation's office is in South Bend, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 90 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 St. Joseph Valley?
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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.
How large is Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended August 2025, reported $1,314,312 in revenue — the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 5 Indiana Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 18 employees and made $272K 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.
Is Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley hiring?
1 role posted in the last 120 days is listed on AllJewishJobs, including Program Director. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.
Nearby in Indiana
All 4 other Federations and communities are listed in Indiana, nearest office first.
- Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana
- Fort Wayne Jewish Federation
- Jewish Federation of Greater Lafayette
- Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis
Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the fiscal year ended August 2025. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley is the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 5 Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025Sep 2024 – Aug 2025 | $1,314,312 | $1,338,979 | $11,968,205 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2024Sep 2023 – Aug 2024 | $1,340,806 | $1,443,696 | $13,717,219 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Sep 2022 – Aug 2023 | $1,000,010 | $1,306,704 | $12,669,807 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $1,015,906 | $1,073,073 | $14,293,269 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020 | $1,060,260 | $1,021,599 | $13,159,800 | — |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $1,390,944 | $1,139,648 | $11,959,383 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $1,303,514 | $1,127,516 | $11,052,946 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | $1,195,495 | $1,130,835 | $11,933,320 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $915,636 | $1,017,198 | $10,698,523 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $1,254,160 | $1,170,191 | $9,245,363 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $1,187,852 | $1,021,587 | $9,603,107 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $1,060,492 | $977,485 | $9,774,931 | Form 990 ↗ |