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Jewish Federation of Ventura County

Office: Ventura, California

38 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1983
Office
Ventura, CA
Service area
38 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (2024)
$810K
Upcoming events
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About Jewish Federation of Ventura County

Jewish Federation of Ventura County's office is in Ventura, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 38 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 2024, reports $810K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1983.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

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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 $810K

  • Contributions & grants$347K43%
  • Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$40K5%
  • Interest & dividends$115K14%
  • Gains or losses on investments sold$291K36%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$18K2%

Other revenue includes $18K of net income from fundraising events.

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $829K

  • Program services$495K60%
  • Management & general$80K10%
  • Fundraising$254K31%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$33K · 4% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$315K · 38% 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 Ventura County?

Jewish Federation of Ventura County's office is in Ventura, California. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 38 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 Ventura County serve?

The Federation's office is in Ventura, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 38 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 Ventura County?

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

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $810,234 in revenue — the 11th-largest by revenue of the 12 California Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 10 employees and made $33K 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$810,2342024
Net assets$6,227,6692024
Grants made$32,9852024
Employees102024
Revenue 2013–2024▲ 95%
2013 · $415K2024 · $810K

By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Ventura County is the 11th-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$810,234$829,060$8,741,923Form 990 ↗
2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023$833,241$698,503$8,282,674Form 990 ↗
2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022$298,255$578,156$7,427,644Form 990 ↗
2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021$905,372$595,748$7,036,066Form 990 ↗
2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020$425,892$507,800$6,302,454Form 990 ↗
2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019$693,011$630,990$5,605,594Form 990 ↗
2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018$690,606$576,303$4,806,001Form 990 ↗
2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017$856,758$550,623$5,175,616Form 990 ↗
2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016$584,335$655,235$4,641,513Form 990 ↗
2015$469,739$549,389$4,634,505Form 990 ↗
2014$466,462$451,433$4,903,270Form 990 ↗
2013$415,026$445,496$4,944,456Form 990 ↗