Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
Office: Springfield, Massachusetts
Registered with the IRS as Jewish Federation Of Western Massachusetts Inc
- Office
- Springfield, MA
- Service area
- 30 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2024)
- $3.1M
- Upcoming events
- 8
What's coming up
From Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts's own calendar at jewishwesternmass.org/jewish-federation-of-western-massachusetts-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 Springfield and Western Massachusetts →
- Today
Hebrew Language for Beginners
This introductory course teaches the Hebrew alphabet, including letter recognition, pronunciation, and the sounds…
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- This week
Religious serviceFamilies
Bat Mitzvah of Rebekah Blindbury
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- This week
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Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Tansky
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- This week
Hebrew Language for Beginners
This introductory course teaches the Hebrew alphabet, including letter recognition, pronunciation, and the sounds…
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Religious serviceFamilies
Bat Mitzvah of Risa Despains
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Four Roads to Freedom - Protest Music from Four Traditions
Four Roads to Freedom is an inspiring concert exploring how music has fueled movements for justice across cultures…
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Hebrew Language for Beginners
This introductory course teaches the Hebrew alphabet, including letter recognition, pronunciation, and the sounds…
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Bar Mitzvah of Julien Olanoff
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Hebrew Language for Beginners
This introductory course teaches the Hebrew alphabet, including letter recognition, pronunciation, and the sounds…
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Hebrew Language for Beginners
This introductory course teaches the Hebrew alphabet, including letter recognition, pronunciation, and the sounds…
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Religious serviceFamilies
Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Przyborski
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Hebrew Language for Beginners
This introductory course teaches the Hebrew alphabet, including letter recognition, pronunciation, and the sounds…
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Hebrew Language for Beginners
This introductory course teaches the Hebrew alphabet, including letter recognition, pronunciation, and the sounds…
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About Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts's office is in Springfield, Massachusetts. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 30 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 8 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.
1 role posted in the last 120 days is listed on AllJewishJobs.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $3.1M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1948.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts'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.jewishwesternmass.org, or send a message and ask.
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Working at Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
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.
More Jewish jobs on AllJewishJobs ↗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 $3.1M
- Contributions & grants$1.0M33%
- Interest & dividends$1.4M45%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$662K21%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $5.2M
- Program services$4.3M83%
- Management & general$566K11%
- Fundraising$337K7%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $3.5M · 67% of expenses
- Salaries & officer compensation
- $643K · 12% 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 Massachusetts?
Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts's office is in Springfield, Massachusetts. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 30 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 8 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 Western Massachusetts serve?
The Federation's office is in Springfield, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 30 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 Massachusetts?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.jewishwesternmass.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 Western Massachusetts have coming up?
8 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "Hebrew Language for Beginners" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $3,081,764 in revenue — the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 5 Massachusetts Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 11 employees and made $3.5M 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 Western Massachusetts hiring?
1 role posted in the last 120 days is listed on AllJewishJobs, including Chief Executive Officer. Confirm a role is still open on the listing.
Nearby in Massachusetts
All 6 other Federations and communities are listed in Massachusetts, nearest office first.
- Jewish Community of Amherst
- Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts
- Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
- Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston
- Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation
- Jewish Federation of Greater New Bedford
Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2024. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts is the 2nd-largest by revenue of the 5 Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | $3,081,764 | $5,165,415 | $54,428,534 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $5,716,158 | $5,416,861 | $51,230,397 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | $4,101,797 | $2,761,510 | $47,930,586 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $5,261,181 | $3,563,158 | $56,590,523 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | $4,132,350 | $4,467,303 | $50,688,301 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $5,287,016 | $4,422,116 | $46,397,089 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $3,126,961 | $3,638,800 | $41,153,507 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2017Oct 2016 – Sep 2017 | $4,518,033 | $4,286,991 | $44,339,069 | Form 990 ↗ |
| FY2016Oct 2015 – Sep 2016 | $4,774,568 | $4,189,501 | $41,230,561 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $3,742,022 | $4,532,010 | $39,318,833 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $3,866,646 | $4,014,250 | $41,994,982 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2013 | $6,803,609 | $4,073,354 | $39,620,971 | Form 990 ↗ |