Dave & Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Inc

What Dave & Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Inc does

Dave & Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Inc (operating as Alper JCC Miami / 'The J') is a nonprofit Jewish community center headquartered on a 23-acre campus at 11155 SW 112 Avenue in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1932, the organization serves the South Miami-Dade and Kendall Jewish community alongside the broader population through a multi-program portfolio spanning fitness, aquatics, tennis, preschool, after-school, summer camp, youth and adult sports, cultural arts, and senior programming. Sub-brands include the Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Development Center (APPLE-accredited), Camp J Miami, JDays after-school, the Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival, the Holocaust Impact Theater, the Futernick Family Art Gallery, and Neshama. The center impacts more than 140,000 residents annually and serves 5,000+ people monthly across 50+ weekly group fitness classes, with 25,000+ monthly gymnasium users and 150+ preschool students.

The organization is a beneficiary of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and runs on a diversified revenue model combining membership subscriptions (All-Inclusive tiers starting at $53/month for individuals and scaling to $106/month for families, plus a Programming Membership tier), program fees for preschool, summer camp, after-school care, swim and tennis lessons, facility rentals for events, corporate sponsorships, an annual golf tournament, and donations (including $350,000+ in annual scholarships across 14 designated funds). Pricing discounts extend to Police, Firefighters, Baptist employees, and Miami Select families, and a small business corporate membership is available for businesses with ≤50 staff.

The technology stack is built on standard commercial SaaS platforms: Daxko/Operations for membership and program registration, MindBody for fitness and pool reservations, TennisDirector for tennis court scheduling, CampIntouch for camp enrollment, Blackbaud for fundraising, and Finalsite for the website. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and no public API. GTM is direct-to-consumer via the website, on-site enrollment, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, community events, and a $50 member referral program. Recent strategic emphasis includes a 2025 gymnasium capital campaign, the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, and partnerships with The Children's Trust and local private schools to expand access to JDays and camp programs.

Name

Dave & Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Inc

Legal name

Dave & Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Inc

Website

https://alperjcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alper JCC Miami is a 1932-founded nonprofit Jewish community center operating a 23-acre campus in South Miami-Dade offering fitness, aquatics, tennis, preschool, summer camp, after-school, and cultural arts programs to more than 140,000 residents annually through memberships, program fees, donations, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Center Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Community center programs
• Fitness wellness services
• Early childhood education
• Youth summer camp
• Jewish cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and monthly membership fees providing access to fitness facilities, pools, courts, and discounts on programs. Membership tiers include All-Inclusive (full facility access) and Programming Membership (program discounts only). Individual memberships start at $53/month.
2. Program Fees: Fees for preschool education, summer camp (Camp J Miami), after-school programs (JDays), youth sports leagues, swim lessons, tennis lessons, personal training, and adult enrichment classes.
3. Facility Rentals: Event space rentals including pool/splash pad, meeting rooms (942-3080 sq ft), outdoor courts, theater (4760 sq ft), and pavilion areas for corporate events, birthday parties, and community gatherings.
4. Donations and Scholarships: Annual campaign donations, designated giving funds (14 named funds), and capital campaign contributions. Provides over $350,000 annually in scholarships to families.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship packages allowing businesses to support specific departments and programs including children/youth programs, fitness/athletics, senior programs, and cultural arts.
6. Golf Tournament: Annual golf tournament fundraising event with sponsorship opportunities and player registration fees supporting camp scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Alper JCC Miami is a membership-based community center operating a 23-acre campus that delivers fitness and wellness services, APPLE-accredited early childhood education, summer and after-school youth programs, adult sports leagues, and Jewish cultural arts programming. Its core offerings include a 15,000 sq ft fitness center, heated swimming pool, seven tennis courts, pickleball courts, gymnasium, preschool, theater, and art gallery, supported by facility rentals, scholarships, corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

Alper JCC Miami is a community center offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services across fitness and wellness, early childhood education, youth development, and cultural arts. The organization operates from a 23-acre campus featuring a 15,000 sq. ft. fitness center, heated swimming pool, seven tennis courts, gymnasium, theater, and art gallery. Core offerings include the Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Development Center (preschool), Camp J Miami (summer camp), JDays after-school programs, youth and adult sports leagues, group fitness classes, and adult cultural programming including the Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival and Holocaust Impact Theater. The center also offers facility rentals and scholarship programs, serving over 5,000 people monthly with a mission to strengthen the Jewish and broader South Miami-Dade community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Development Center: APPLE accredited early childhood education center serving infants through Pre-K with play-based Jewish progressive education.
• Camp J Miami
• Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival
• Holocaust Impact Theater (HIT)
• Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Development Center
• Camp J Miami
• Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival
• Holocaust Impact Theater
• Herschel's Splash Island
• Futernick Family Art Gallery
• Neshama: Patron of the Arts
• JDays
• JCC Maccabi Games

Products and services

• Fitness & Wellness Center A 15,000-square-foot fitness facility featuring free weights, cardio machines, plyometric areas, yoga and reformer Pilates studios, sauna, steam rooms, Jacuzzi, and massage chairs, serving members and day-pass users.
• Aquatics Center Outdoor heated 25-yard swimming pool and Herschel's Splash Island splash pad offering swim lessons, lap swimming, and water fitness classes for members and guests.
• Group Exercise Classes Over 50 weekly group fitness classes including Zumba, TRX, Pilates, yoga (Vinyasa, Hatha, Chair, Restorative, Yoga Sculpt), SilverSneakers, HIIT, and indoor cycling for members.
• Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Development Center APPLE-accredited preschool program serving infants through Pre-K with play-based learning, outdoor classrooms, and Judaic experiences including weekly Shabbat celebrations.
• Camp J Miami Summer camp program serving infants through 10th grade with traditional, preschool, sports, and performing arts camps, including the Tikvah program for campers with special needs.
• JDays After-School Program After-school care and enrichment programs for Pre-K through 8th grade featuring LEGO engineering, Zumba Kids, and coding classes, with optional AM/PM care and mini-camp daily rates.
• Youth Sports Programs Youth athletic programs including basketball, soccer, flag football, and tennis with leagues, clinics, and training for various age groups.
• Tennis Center Seven lighted tennis courts offering private lessons, group clinics, junior programs, USTA leagues, and High Performance Academy for aspiring college and professional players.
• Pickleball Multiple outdoor and six indoor pickleball courts with open play and instruction for all skill levels.
• Adult & Arts Programming Cultural and educational programs for adults including painting classes, enamel art, game room, and social activities.
• Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival Annual literary event featuring dozens of authors in person and online, covering pop culture, history, mysteries, and Jewish literature, with Literary Friend Pass access.
• Holocaust Impact Theater (HIT) Award-winning high school theater program where students write, produce, perform, and direct original scripts exploring Holocaust history and social justice themes.
• Futernick Family Art Gallery Intimate gallery space presenting over 100 rotating exhibits annually featuring local, national, and international artists in various media.
• JCC Maccabi Games International athletic competition for Jewish teens modeled after the Olympics, including sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and swimming.
• Facility Rentals Event space rentals including pool and splash pad, meeting rooms (942 to 3,080 sq ft), outdoor courts, theater (4,760 sq ft), and pavilion areas for corporate events, birthday parties, and community gatherings.
• Health & Life Coaching Wellness programs including Women's Self-Empowerment & Stress Relief Group, Friendship Club for Seniors, and free introductory consultations led by certified coaches.
• Scholarship Programs Financial assistance providing over $350,000 annually in scholarships for early childhood education, youth sports, special needs programs, summer camp, and Holocaust education.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Miami Jewish FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alper JCC Miami is a proud beneficiary of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. This partnership provides organizational support, funding, and community connection while positioning the JCC as a key institution in the South Miami-Dade Jewish community.
• Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersThe organization has earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency 2026, demonstrating commitment to nonprofit accountability and transparency standards.
• Ben Gamla KendallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCC staff provides pickup service from Ben Gamla Kendall school for after-school program transportation, supporting families with school-age children.
• Somerset PrepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCC staff provides pickup service from Somerset Prep for after-school program transportation, supporting families with school-age children.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: Premium commercial fitness operator with extensive amenities including pools, tennis, group fitness, and family programming. Competes with JCC for South Florida members seeking upscale recreational facilities, though without Jewish cultural programming.
• Town Sports International (various brands): Multi-brand commercial fitness operator (New York Sports Clubs, Boston Sports Clubs) competing in the premium urban/suburban fitness market. Represents commercial competitive pressure on JCC fitness offerings.
• YMCA of South Florida: Broader community recreation organization serving South Florida with similar fitness, aquatics, youth, and family programming. Operates as a non-membership-faith-based community center, directly competing for South Florida household recreation spend.

Others

• PJ Library: Jewish-focused family engagement program distributed by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Operates as an ecosystem partner within Jewish communal life, complementary rather than competitive — useful for understanding Jewish community programming distribution channels.

Direct peers

• Sid Jacobson JCC: Large suburban Jewish Community Center on Long Island with comprehensive fitness, aquatics, cultural, and educational programming. Highly comparable in scale and program mix to Alper JCC.
• Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore: Mid-Atlantic JCC with multiple campuses offering fitness, preschool, summer camp, and cultural arts. Comparable full-service community center model with similar programming depth and Jewish communal focus.
• Kaplen JCC on the Palisades: New Jersey-based Jewish Community Center with extensive campus, preschool, summer camp, fitness, and cultural programming — closely matching Alper JCC's full-service community center model.
• Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (92NY): Major Jewish Community Center offering comprehensive programming across fitness, cultural arts, education, and Jewish life. Directly comparable as a full-service JCC serving an urban Jewish community with a similar breadth of offerings.
• JCC Chicago: Large multi-location Jewish Community Center with comprehensive programming including fitness, early childhood, summer camps, and cultural events. Comparable scale and breadth of community programming.
• Stroum Jewish Community Center (Seattle): Pacific Northwest JCC offering fitness, aquatics, preschool, summer camp, and cultural programming. Directly comparable as a comprehensive Jewish community center with multi-generational offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/alperjcc
• Xx.com/AlperJCC

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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