Jewish Federation Of Silicon Valley

What Jewish Federation Of Silicon Valley does

Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV), previously operating as the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 14855 Oka Road in Los Gatos, California, that serves the Jewish community across Silicon Valley and the broader Bay Area. The organization was formed through the 2020 merger of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley (founded 1931) and the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (APJCC), and now operates as a multi-program community platform spanning fitness and aquatics, early childhood education (APJCC Preschool from 18 months), youth day camp (Camp Shalom), Hebrew language education (Beged Kefet), family programming, teen engagement, healthy aging services, Jewish life and culture programming, Israeli community programs (Mercaz Israeli), Russian-speaking Jewish programs (RSJ), adult education, and ritual services (Mikvah).

The organization runs no proprietary technology platform; its technology stack consists of standard nonprofit tools including the DNN (DotNetNuke) CMS for jvalley.org, Personify and PayPal for payment processing with tokenization and TLS, and Google Analytics for site tracking. Its product portfolio is delivered through on-site programming at the Levy Family Campus and complementary virtual/online programming, with engagement metrics including 226 Holocaust survivors supported via the Operation Dignity initiative, 400+ guests at Float Nights, 200+ teens at Teen Party 2023, and 200+ attendees at the Jewbilee day of Jewish learning.

The revenue model relies on a diversified mix of philanthropic giving (charitable donations, major donor philanthropy, and Donor-Advised Funds), program and membership fees (fitness center, preschool tuition, swim lessons, camp fees), facility rentals, and targeted grant funding. Operations are governed by a board of directors chaired by Ruth Fletcher, with Daniel Klein serving as CEO and Diana Schnabel-Arevalo as COO. The organization holds a Charity Navigator rating, GuideStar/Candid Transparency Seal, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (EIN 94-2222989), and is affiliated with the Koret Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood and the Jewish Federations of North America.

Name

Jewish Federation Of Silicon Valley

Legal name

Jewish Silicon Valley

Website

https://jvalley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2020 by merging the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley with the Addison-Penzak JCC, serving the Jewish community across Silicon Valley through fitness, preschool, camp, Hebrew education, cultural programming, philanthropy, and Holocaust survivor support from its Los Gatos campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community & Cultural Services (Jewish community center)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Jewish community services
• Nonprofit community center
• Jewish cultural programming
• Early childhood education
• Jewish philanthropy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Gatos

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: Primary revenue stream from charitable donations, individual contributions, and major donor philanthropy. Operates as a donor-advised fund recipient.
2. Program Fees and Membership Dues: Revenue from program participation fees and optional membership dues for community services and programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering a multi-program Jewish community center portfolio at the Levy Family Campus in Los Gatos, California. Its offerings include fitness and aquatics (APJCC), early-childhood education (APJCC Preschool), youth day camps (Camp Shalom), Hebrew school (Beged Kefet), family and teen engagement, healthy aging services, Jewish life and culture events, Israeli and Russian-speaking community programs, and Jewish adult education. The organization also operates Donor-Advised Funds, philanthropic campaigns (Operation Dignity, Powering Hope, Community Safety Fund), facility rentals, and a ritual Mikvah.

Product overview

Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV) is a non-profit organization that operates as a multi-program community center serving the Jewish community in Silicon Valley. The organization offers a platform of interconnected programs spanning fitness and aquatics (APJCC Fitness Center and Aquatics Center), early childhood education (APJCC Preschool), youth camps (Camp Shalom), Hebrew language education (Beged Kefet), family programming (Family Programs, J-Fam), teen engagement (Teen Community, JLIT), healthy aging, Jewish life and culture (Jewish Life & Culture, Jewbilee), Israeli community programs (Mercaz Israeli), Russian-speaking Jewish community programs (RSJ), Jewish adult education, and seasonal summer programming. Supporting infrastructure includes charitable vehicles (Donor-Advised Funds, Operation Dignity, Powering Hope), facility rentals, community calendar, and the CHAIM and Mikvah programs. The portfolio functions as a unified community platform where members of all ages and backgrounds can engage in fitness, learning, cultural celebration, and social connection rooted in Jewish values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APJCC (Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center): Fitness center and aquatics center operated by Jewish Silicon Valley
• APJCC Preschool
• Camp Shalom
• Beged Kefet – בגד כפת
• Family Center
• Mercaz Israeli
• RSJ (Russian Speaking Jewish Community)

Products and services

• APJCC Fitness Center A community fitness facility offering gym services, group fitness classes, personal training, and massage therapy for community members of all fitness levels.
• APJCC Aquatics Center A community aquatic facility offering swim lessons, aquatics classes, lifeguard training, and open swim access for all ages and abilities.
• APJCC Preschool A Jewish values-based preschool program for children from 18 months through 5 years old, offered at the Levy Family Campus in Los Gatos.
• Camp Shalom A summer day camp and school-break camp program for children ages 5-12, including the Chaverim inclusion program for children of all abilities.
• Beged Kefet (בגד כפת) Hebrew School Hebrew language school program offering Hebrew instruction for children, including a Hebrew as a Second Language (HSL) track and standard Hebrew school classes.
• Family Programs Programming for families with young children including J-Fam baby playgroups, Babies & Bagels, Music Together, and parenting education courses at the Family Center.
• Teen Community Teen engagement programs including the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC), JLIT (Jewish Leaders in Training), JCC Maccabi Games participation, and social events for teens.
• Healthy Aging Programs and activities for older adults including fitness classes, social gatherings, mahjong classes, dance performances, and volunteer opportunities.
• Jewish Life & Culture Cultural and religious programming including holiday celebrations, Challah Bakes, Interfaith Seders, Israel programming, adult education, and the annual Jewbilee day of Jewish learning.
• Mercaz Israeli Programs serving the Israeli-speaking community in Silicon Valley, including Israeli folk dance, cultural events, and social programming.
• Russian-Speaking Jewish Programs (RSJ) Programs for Russian-speaking Jewish community members including HEDER (religious school), Club Mitzvah, theatre events, holiday celebrations, and community gatherings.
• Jewish Adult Education Educational programming for adults including the Silicon Valley Introduction to Judaism course and Jewish wisdom/leadership programs.
• Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) Philanthropic giving vehicle allowing donors to contribute charitable funds and recommend grants to qualified Jewish and community organizations over time, accessed via daf.jvalley.org.
• Mikvah A ritual immersion pool available for community members to reserve for Jewish religious observances.
• Event Rentals Facility rental services for community events, meetings, and celebrations at the Levy Family Campus.
• Community Safety Fund Philanthropic fund providing safety resources and community support for the Jewish community in response to rising antisemitism; launched May 28, 2026.
• Operation Dignity Emergency relief campaign providing housing stipends, food packages, and supermarket gift cards for local Holocaust survivors in partnership with Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.
• Powering Hope A philanthropic initiative supporting community resilience and hope through charitable giving programs.
• Summer 2026 Program Guide Seasonal summer programming including summer camp, group swim lessons, and community events offered during the summer season at the APJCC campus.
• Jewish American Trailblazers Exhibit A collaborative art installation with JCRC Bay Area at the Santa Clara County Building celebrating 350+ years of Jewish life and contribution in the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• Support services for 226 Holocaust survivors

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area (JCRC Bay Area)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Jewish community relations council working on advocacy and community relations issues affecting the Jewish community.
• Yavneh Day SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish day school providing educational services, collaborative partner in community programming.
• PJ LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish children's book and music program providing free books to Jewish families.
• J Leaders AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish leadership development program for emerging community leaders.
• Jewish Family Services Silicon ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated Jewish social services organization providing counseling, support services, and senior care.
• Abrahamic Alliance InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith organization fostering dialogue and collaboration across Abrahamic faith traditions.
• Koret Initiative on Jewish PeoplehoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative focused on strengthening Jewish identity and peoplehood across communities.
• Oshman JCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Community Center providing recreational, educational, and cultural programming.
• San Jose Public LibrariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public library system, collaboration on community programming and resources.
• Local Synagogues (Congregation Beth David, Congregation Sinai, Temple Emanu El, Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Emeth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of affiliated synagogues providing spiritual services and collaborating on community programming.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: One of the largest Jewish Federations in the U.S., operating a comparable community-wide platform of fundraising, programming, education, and social services for the LA Jewish community — directly analogous in mission and structure to JSV.
• Jewish Federation of San Francisco: Bay Area regional counterpart offering federation-style fundraising, community programming, and partner grants; operates the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund with similar scope to JSV's Silicon Valley footprint.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Major regional Jewish Federation operating a comparable integrated model of philanthropy, education, community services, and Jewish engagement programming across the Philadelphia area.
• JCC Manhattan (Marlene Meyerson JCC): Urban Jewish Community Center offering comparable programming — fitness, aquatics, preschool, camps, cultural programming, and adult education — under a single JCC umbrella, mirroring JSV's APJCC operations.
• Oshman Family JCC (Palo Alto): Adjacent Silicon Valley JCC explicitly listed as a JSV partner; offers parallel fitness, cultural, and educational programming for the Jewish community, competing for some of the same families in the broader Silicon Valley market.
• Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley: Affiliated social services provider offering counseling, senior care, and Holocaust survivor support (Operation Dignity partner); directly comparable in target population and service lines to JSV's community services work.
• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Bay Area: Strategic partner of JSV providing advocacy, community relations, and Jewish American heritage programming; overlaps directly in Jewish community engagement and interfaith/advocacy functions.

Emerging players

• PJ Library: Nationally distributed Jewish family engagement program; JSV operates it locally as a partner, but PJ Library's national reach into Jewish family households creates partial overlap in early-family programming scope.

Broad incumbents

• Hadassah (National): Large national Jewish organization with health, education, and women's programming; not Silicon Valley-specific but operates overlapping community engagement, advocacy, and fundraising functions relevant to JSV's scope.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): Umbrella federation body of which JSV (via Jewish Federation legacy) is an affiliated member; provides national coordination, shared fundraising infrastructure, and policy frameworks for local Federations including JSV.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishsiliconvalley
• Instagraminstagram.com/jewishsiliconvalley
• Xx.com/jewishsv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewish-federation-of-silicon-valley

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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