Roanoke Jewish Federation
Office: Roanoke, Virginia
Registered with the IRS as The Roanoke Jewish Federation
- Office
- Roanoke, VA
- Service area
- 93 ZIP codes (JFNA)
- Revenue (2025)
- $278K
- Upcoming events
- 1
What's coming up
From Roanoke Jewish Federation's own calendar at www.roanokejewishfederation.org/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.
- This week
The Jewish Woman's Community Brunch
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About Roanoke Jewish Federation
Roanoke Jewish Federation's office is in Roanoke, Virginia. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 93 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.
Its calendar lists 1 upcoming community event, the next on Sun, Oct 11.
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2025, reports $278K in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 2012.
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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs
We haven't yet checked Roanoke Jewish Federation'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.roanokejewishfederation.org, or send a message and ask.
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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 $278K
- Contributions & grants$156K56%
- Interest & dividends$61K22%
- Gains or losses on investments sold$60K22%
How it was spent, by purpose
Total expenses $192K
- Program services$175K91%
- Management & general$12K6%
- Fundraising$5K2%
- Grants to organizations & individuals
- $51K · 26% of expenses
The three purposes above add up to total expenses. Grants are a different way of slicing the same spending — it falls within those purposes — so it's 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 Roanoke Jewish Federation?
Roanoke Jewish Federation's office is in Roanoke, Virginia. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 93 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 1 upcoming community event, the next on Sun, Oct 11.
What area does Roanoke Jewish Federation serve?
The Federation's office is in Roanoke, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 93 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 Roanoke Jewish Federation?
Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Roanoke Jewish Federation. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.roanokejewishfederation.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 Roanoke Jewish Federation have coming up?
1 upcoming community event is listed, starting with "The Jewish Woman's Community Brunch" on Sun, Oct 11. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.
How large is Roanoke Jewish Federation?
Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2025, reported $278,093 in revenue — the 5th-largest by revenue of the 5 Virginia 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 Virginia
All 4 other Federations and communities are listed in Virginia, nearest office first.
- The United Jewish Fund for Charlottesville
- Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
- United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula
- United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
Financial history
12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2025. Each links to its source document.
By its latest revenue, Roanoke Jewish Federation is the 5th-largest by revenue of the 5 Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | $278,093 | $192,329 | $2,859,005 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | $388,907 | $168,649 | $2,547,810 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | $313,172 | $215,650 | $2,245,909 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2022 | $251,219 | $365,916 | $1,982,273 | — |
| 2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | $450,914 | $146,360 | $2,523,569 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2020 | $147,568 | $190,123 | $2,236,172 | — |
| 2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | $342,106 | $329,958 | $2,173,417 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | $327,746 | $116,809 | $1,860,637 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2017Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | $1,254,492 | $124,168 | $1,741,820 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | $113,378 | $45,312 | $554,922 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2015 | $70,849 | $61,694 | $476,774 | Form 990 ↗ |
| 2014 | $70,926 | $63,831 | $452,329 | Form 990 ↗ |