Center for Jewish Philanthropy

What Center for Jewish Philanthropy does

The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP) is a 501(c)(3) public charity formed in 2023 through the integration of the Jewish Community Foundation (established 1972) and the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix (founded 1941). The merged organization operates from Scottsdale, Arizona and serves the 100,000+ Jewish residents of the Greater Phoenix region, with secondary programmatic interests in Israel and global Jewish communities. CJP holds a Charity Navigator four-star rating and combines a Federation-style annual fundraising campaign with a Foundation-style endowment and planned giving infrastructure under one entity.

CJP's product and program portfolio spans four pillars: (1) fundraising vehicles including the Annual Campaign, Tribute Gifts, and Corporate Sponsorships; (2) philanthropy management services such as Donor Advised Funds (with a $10,000 minimum), permanent Endowments, and the Life & Legacy planned giving program run with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation; (3) community programs organized by life stage including PJ Library (ages 0-9), B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program for teens, NowGen for ages 21-45, Women IN Philanthropy, Business & Professionals Network, and senior services; and (4) the Community Security Initiative, launched in 2023 in partnership with Secure Community Network and Amarok Consulting, which has executed 40+ site assessments and assisted Jewish organizations in securing $900,000 in National Security Grants. Life & Legacy has accumulated 767 donors and 1,131 commitments with $71.2 million in estimated future value.

CJP's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: it operates through 20+ partner organizations including local synagogues, JCCs, day schools, social service agencies, and Israeli partners (JDC, JAFI, ORT America), reaching audiences of 12,000+ social media followers, 18,000+ newsletter subscribers, 5,000+ event attendees per year, and 100,000+ monthly digital impressions. Recent award flow includes more than $1.7 million in Community Impact Committee grants distributed to Greater Phoenix Jewish organizations, Israel, and overseas, plus $1M+ invested annually in community security. CJP employs 11-50 staff under CEO Richard Kasper, JD CAP.

Name

Center for Jewish Philanthropy

Legal name

Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix

Website

https://phoenixcjp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed by the 2023 merger of the Jewish Community Foundation (1972) and the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix (1941), serving 100,000+ Jews in Greater Phoenix through annual fundraising, donor advised funds, endowments, planned giving, community security, and life-stage engagement programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy
• Donor advised funds
• Jewish community services
• Planned giving programs
• Charitable endowment management

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign: Primary fundraising campaign raising millions annually to support Jewish community services, programs, and grants locally, in Israel, and globally. Donations support care for people in need, Jewish identity strengthening, community building, and innovation.
2. Tribute Gifts: Special occasion donations honoring simchas (happy occasions) or memorializing loved ones. Tax-deductible tribute gifts supporting CJP's charitable work.
3. Endowments and Donor Advised Funds: Professional investment management of charitable funds including donor advised funds and permanent endowments. Assets grow tax-free with donors recommending grants to qualified charities. Minimum $10,000 to establish.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor specific events or programs through financial or in-kind support. In exchange, sponsors receive brand promotion on printed materials, website, and social media.
5. Life & Legacy Planned Giving: End-of-life giving program in partnership with Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Community organizations participate in four-year program with training, mentoring, marketing, and incentive grants. 767 donors made 1,131 legacy commitments with $71.2M estimated future value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix operates as a combined Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation, raising charitable donations and managing philanthropic vehicles such as Donor Advised Funds and Endowments. It distributes grants to local Jewish organizations, Israel, and overseas partners, and delivers community engagement programs (PJ Library, B'nai Tzedek youth philanthropy, Women IN Philanthropy, NowGen, Shalom Phoenix) plus a Community Security Initiative. It serves the Greater Phoenix Jewish community and connects donors to Jewish life locally, in Israel, and globally.

Product overview

The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix is a philanthropic organization formed by the integration of the Jewish Community Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. The organization does not operate as a software technology product company; instead, it offers a portfolio of philanthropic services including Donor Advised Funds and Endowments for planned giving, the Annual Campaign for fundraising, Life & Legacy Program for legacy gift development, and community programs such as PJ Library (free children's books), B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program, Women IN Philanthropy affinity group, NowGen young adult division, Community Security Initiative, and Shalom Phoenix newcomer outreach. These programs serve the Greater Phoenix Jewish community by enabling philanthropy, providing engagement opportunities across all life stages, and supporting Jewish life locally, in Israel, and globally.

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Products and services

• Donor Advised Funds Philanthropic vehicle that enables donors to recommend grants to qualified charities with a $100 minimum distribution, functioning as a charitable checking account for personalized giving. Contributions can be cash, securities, real estate, life insurance, or retirement accounts.
• Endowments Permanent sources of charitable support where the principal is invested and continues to grow, with a percentage of the fund balance granted each year to causes chosen by the donor.
• Annual Campaign Annual fundraising program that raises millions each year to fund Jewish community services, grants, and programs locally, in Israel, and globally.
• Life & Legacy Program Planned giving program in partnership with Harold Grinspoon Foundation that provides training, mentoring, marketing, and incentive grants to help community organizations secure legacy gifts from donors.
• PJ Library Free Jewish children's books sent monthly to families raising children from birth through age 9, celebrating Jewish culture, values, and traditions through stories and illustrations.
• B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program Youth philanthropy program that teaches Jewish values around tzedakah and enables teen participants to establish philanthropic funds and engage in collective grantmaking.
• Women IN Philanthropy Women's affinity and philanthropy program connecting women across the Jewish community through events, speakers, networking, and volunteer programs with tiered giving levels (Lion of Judah, Pomegranate Society, Pearl Society).
• NowGen Young adult division for ages 21-45 offering pathways to live, give, and lead Jewish life through social, educational, and volunteer activities and leadership development.
• Community Security Initiative Proactive security program in partnership with Secure Community Network (SCN) and Amarok Consulting that provides guidance, resources, training, coordinated communication, and response efforts for Jewish organizations, including site visits and National Security Grant assistance.
• Shalom Phoenix Newcomer outreach program welcoming new Phoenix residents to connect with the Jewish community, synagogues, schools, camps, and volunteer opportunities.
• Tribute Gifts Tax-deductible charitable donations made in honor of simchas (happy occasions) or in memory of loved ones, supporting CJP's charitable work.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Sponsorship program that enables local businesses to support specific CJP events or programs through financial or in-kind contributions in exchange for brand promotion across CJP digital and printed materials.
• Jewish Camp Scholarships and Teen Israel Funding Need-based funding program providing Jewish summer camp scholarships (for families with income up to $250,000) and teen Israel travel grants through the Grossman Israel Experience incentive grants.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.7M+ granted to Greater Phoenix Jewish community, Israel, and overseas
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Secure Community Network (SCN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Security partner providing proactive guidance, resources, training, coordinated communication and response efforts for Jewish organizations. Works to enhance existing security measures and promote community collaboration.
• Amarok ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Local security consulting firm owned by active-duty Scottsdale police officers Tony Wells and Nate Mullins. Provides security assessments, advice, and support for CJP's community security initiative.
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Israel & Overseas partner through Jewish Federations of North America. JDC focuses on rescuing Jews in danger, aiding vulnerable populations, developing social solutions, cultivating Jewish future, and leading response to global crises. Programs include resettling Ukrainian refugees and supporting Israeli independence services.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Israel & Overseas partner providing global framework for Aliyah and absorption, ensuring Jewish safety, strengthening identity, and connecting Jews to Israel. Key programs include Shlichim, Masa Israel Journey, and Partnership2Gether.
• ORT AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael & Overseas partner transforming 200,000+ lives annually through education and training. Global education network driven by Jewish values providing STEAM education and vocational programs.
• Harold Grinspoon FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife & Legacy program partner providing participating organizations with trainings, mentoring, marketing support, and incentive grants. Nationally, Life & Legacy has secured $1.8B from 42,000+ legacy commitments across 75 communities.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization connecting local federations. CJP participates in National Young Leadership Cabinet and receives dollar-for-dollar match for Community Security Initiative contributions.
• Arizona Jewish Historical SocietyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Legacy partner organization preserving and celebrating Jewish history through educational and cultural programs.
• Beth El PhoenixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Legacy partner organization (synagogue).
• Bureau of Jewish EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Legacy partner organization strengthening Jewish identity through pluralistic education programs.
• East Valley Jewish Community CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Legacy partner organization serving community through early childhood education, camps, and senior programs.
• Hillel at Arizona State UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Legacy partner organization providing Jewish student programming at ASU.
• Jewish Family & Children's ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Legacy partner organization providing social services to Jewish individuals and families.
• Jewish Free LoanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Legacy partner organization providing interest-free loans to Jewish people experiencing financial hardship.
• Valley of the Sun JCCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Legacy partner organization serving community through inclusive programming for all ages.
• Harold and Jean Grossman Teen Israel ExperiencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndowment established by Harold and Jean Grossman (z"l) to encourage Jewish teens to participate in Israel experience programming. Has granted over $1,000,000 supporting 56 teens.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Regional Jewish federation serving the Greater Atlanta Jewish community with annual campaign, grantmaking, Israel/overseas partnerships, and community programming. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and scale to CJP.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Cleveland-area Jewish federation combining annual campaign with foundation-style planned giving and donor-advised fund services. Comparable mid-sized federation+foundation model serving a regional Jewish community.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: Greater Boston's central Jewish philanthropic organization operating the federation/foundation integrated model with annual campaign, endowments, Israel/overseas allocations, and life-stage programming. Closest structural analog to CJP.
• Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (San Francisco): San Francisco Bay Area federation and endowment fund providing donor advised funds, legacy giving, grants, and community programs. Operates the same federation+endowment integration as CJP.
• The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Greater Washington D.C. Jewish federation operating annual campaign, planned giving, community security programs, and Israel/overseas grantmaking. Highly comparable mission and program mix to CJP.

Regional players

• Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: Sun Belt regional Jewish federation comparable to CJP in size and demographic — high population growth region with annual campaign, legacy giving, and Israel/overseas programming.
• Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey: Regional Jewish federation serving southern New Jersey with annual campaign, foundation services, and community programming. Comparable mid-sized federation structure to CJP.

Broad incumbents

• UJA-Federation of New York: Largest Jewish federation in North America, operating the same federation+foundation model but at vastly greater scale. Sets benchmarks and competitive context for fundraising, security programming, and Israel/overseas grantmaking.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: Large multi-county Jewish federation with annual campaign, foundation services, and Israel programming. Significantly larger than CJP but operates the same integrated model in a major Sun Belt metro.

Others

• Harold Grinspoon Foundation: National Jewish foundation operating the PJ Library and Life & Legacy programs that CJP delivers locally. A program partner rather than competitor, but functions as a comparable Jewish grantmaking/engagement foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/phoenixcjp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoenixcjp

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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