[1] In addition to brokering funds, the Jewish Federation of San Diego County facilitates access to social services; local synagogues, day schools, and camps; and other charitable and advocacy groups within the Jewish community.

Its in-house programs provide chaplaincy services, grants for trips to Israel, camp scholarships, activities and opportunities for young adults, emergency disaster relief,[6] refugee aid,[7] and public events.

Its mission is "to build a vibrant, caring, connected, and enduring Jewish community.

[4] According to its most recently published financial statement, the organization raised over $5 million in fiscal year 2020-2021[9] In 1999, the Jewish Federation of San Diego County adopted Sha’ar HaNegev as its partner community in Israel.

[10] As of 2022, the Jewish Federation of San Diego County has provided over $13 million in funding to the region.