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Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass

Office: Lexington, Kentucky

189 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1977
Office
Lexington, KY
Service area
189 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (2025)
$658K
Upcoming events
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About Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass

Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass's office is in Lexington, Kentucky. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 189 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.

It publishes a calendar on its own website.

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2025, reports $658K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1977.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

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How the money works

From the Form 990 for the calendar year 2025 (Jan 2025 – Dec 2025) — read the filing ↗.

Where the money came from

Total revenue $658K

  • Contributions & grants$622K94%
  • Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$37K6%
  • Interest & dividends$27<1%

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $646K

  • Program services$303K47%
  • Management & general$342K53%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$44K · 7% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$412K · 64% 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 the Bluegrass?

Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass's office is in Lexington, Kentucky. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 189 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 the Bluegrass serve?

The Federation's office is in Lexington, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 189 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 the Bluegrass?

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

How large is Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2025, reported $658,467 in revenue — the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 2 Kentucky Federations that publish IRS filings. 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 Kentucky

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Financial history

12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2025. Each links to its source document.

Revenue$658,4672025
Net assets$1,686,7572025
Grants made$43,8482025
Revenue 2013–2025▲ 74%
2013 · $378K2025 · $658K

By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass is the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 2 Kentucky 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
2025Jan 2025 – Dec 2025$658,467$645,697$1,692,754Form 990 ↗
2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024$632,462$588,660$1,390,816Form 990 ↗
2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023$470,486$479,786$971,063Form 990 ↗
2022$567,624$478,245$886,163—
2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021$803,783$390,413$1,019,778Form 990 ↗
2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020$380,351$259,475$512,423Form 990 ↗
2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019$366,561$324,272$353,640Form 990 ↗
2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018$392,322$366,752$299,172Form 990 ↗
2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017$396,836$382,432$289,046Form 990 ↗
2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016$390,838$380,727$268,919Form 990 ↗
2015$377,343$389,840$259,270Form 990 ↗
2013$377,652$353,571$255,387Form 990 ↗