Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut
Office: Southbury, Connecticut
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Communities Of Western
- Office
- Southbury, CT
- Service area
- 86 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (FY2025)
- $891K
- Upcoming events
- 13
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut's own calendar at jfed.net/events, 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 Western Connecticut →
- Today
Running2Gether Delegation 2026
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- Tomorrow
Running2Gether Delegation 2026
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- This week
Running2Gether Delegation 2026
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- This week
Running2Gether Delegation 2026
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- This week
Running2Gether Delegation 2026
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Online
Jewish DateNight
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JFED: Annual Meeting & Campaign Kickoff with Ira Kohler
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Nosh & Nurture 2.0: Senior Financial Wellness
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An October 7th Commemoration
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Oct 7 Commemoration
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2026 FIDF Westchester & Connecticut Annual Dinner
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An afternoon of magic with Shlomi Levinger
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Families
Chanukah Community Family Carnival
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About Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut
Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut's office is in Southbury, Connecticut. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 86 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 13 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reports $891K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1952.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
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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 $891K
- Contributions & grants$212K24%
- Program service revenueFees, tuition and other payments for services$17K2%
- Interest & dividends$606K68%
- Gains or losses on investments sold−$184K−21%
- Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$240K27%
A loss reduces total revenue, so the other shares add up to more than 100%.
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $1.4M
- Program services$891K65%
- Management & general$417K30%
- Fundraising$63K5%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $438K · 32% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $259K · 19% 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 Western Connecticut?
Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut's office is in Southbury, Connecticut. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 86 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 13 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7.
What area does Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut serve?
The Federation's office is in Southbury, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 86 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 Western Connecticut?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jfed.net.
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 Western Connecticut have coming up?
13 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Running2Gether Delegation 2026" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the fiscal year ended June 2025, reported $890,984 in revenue — the 6th-largest by revenue of the 7 Connecticut Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 5 employees and made $438K 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 Connecticut
All 6 other Federations and communities are listed in Connecticut, nearest office first.
- Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven
- Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County
- United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien
- Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
- UJA-JCC Greenwich
- Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
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 Western Connecticut is the 6th-largest by revenue of the 7 Connecticut 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 | $890,984 | $1,371,257 | $27,823,445 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 | $1,140,276 | $1,255,323 | $26,295,927 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 | $845,057 | $1,398,034 | $24,806,467 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 | $1,184,123 | $1,366,090 | $23,620,728 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 | $1,333,946 | $1,124,809 | $28,506,675 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 | $1,340,247 | $701,874 | $23,338,187 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2019Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 | $1,966,528 | $1,181,960 | $23,874,669 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2018Jul 2017 – Jun 2018 | $2,202,313 | $1,026,344 | $23,139,488 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 | $2,740,191 | $1,014,890 | $22,879,492 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016 | $1,264,797 | $1,088,699 | $20,284,325 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $1,002,395 | $1,464,209 | $21,221,548 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $1,155,904 | $1,334,716 | $22,741,962 | Form 990 ↗ |