Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City

What Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City does

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)-style nonprofit community foundation founded in 1933 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The organization raises and allocates more than $5 million annually to support 80+ Jewish programs in Kansas City, Israel, and overseas, operating as one of nearly 150 Jewish Federations in North America. Its functional scope spans youth and family services, safety net services, senior adult services, Israel and overseas programs, Jewish identity and education, and community security. The Federation serves an estimated 18,400 Jewish adults across 12,600 households in the Kansas City metro (per the 2021 Community Study) and coordinates a network of 20+ partner agencies and 12+ area synagogues including Beth Torah, B'nai Jehudah, Kol Ami, Beth Shalom, Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner, and Kehilath Israel.

The Federation's technology footprint is modest: its digital presence runs on the FEDWEB content management and donor-engagement platform (fedwebplatform.org), supporting online donations, event registration, and the JewishKC community resource portal. Sub-brands include PJ Library, PJ Our Way, YAD (Young Adults Division, ages 21-45), Women's Philanthropy, Lion of Judah ($5,000+ giving society), Ben Gurion Society ($1,000 young philanthropist society), Pearl Society, See KC, Leadership Tomorrow, Statland Leadership Institute, Just Because Grants (up to $120 each), and Jewish Real Estate Professionals (JREP). The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating.

Revenue is generated primarily through an Annual Campaign with tiered recurring giving (Pearl Society $180+, Ben Gurion Society $1,000, Lion of Judah $5,000+, endowment option at $118,000), supplemented by event ticket sales ($25-$40 YAD events, $36 Women's Philanthropy Mah Jongg), corporate sponsorships, stock transfers, legacy giving, monthly giving, and an Israel Emergency Fund. Strategic partnerships anchor both programming and security: Secure Community Network for community protection (with a dedicated Director of Community Security since 2014), Jewish Family Services for human services, The J (Jewish Community Center) for programming and Maccabi Games, Jewish Agency for Israel for the shaliach emissary, PJ Library for children's engagement, and Menorah Heritage Foundation plus Jewish Community Foundation as co-funders of security infrastructure.

Name

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City

Website

https://jewishkansascity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is a 1933-founded nonprofit that raises and allocates over $5 million annually to support 80+ Jewish programs locally and in Israel, serving roughly 18,400 Jewish adults in the Kansas City metro through 20+ partner agencies and 12+ synagogues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAGAJAA

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Jewish community services
• Nonprofit philanthropy
• Donor engagement programs
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Campaign Donations: Core fundraising through annual charitable giving campaign supporting 80+ Jewish programs locally, in Israel, and overseas. Donors contribute at various levels with recognition societies (Lion of Judah $5,000+, Ben Gurion Society $1,000, Pearl Society $180+).
2. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from community events including YAD social gatherings ($25-40 tickets), Women's Philanthropy Mah Jongg ($36), and other programming.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities for community events and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is a nonprofit organization that raises and allocates more than $5 million annually to fund 80+ Jewish community programs locally, in Israel, and overseas. It channels individual donations and corporate sponsorships through an Annual Campaign and partner agency network (20+ agencies and synagogues), supporting youth and family services, safety net programs, senior adult services, Jewish identity and education, and community security infrastructure.

Product overview

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is a non-profit community organization that operates a website to provide information and services to the Jewish community in Kansas City. The organization offers programs and services including youth and family services, safety net services, senior adult services, Israel and overseas programs, and Jewish identity and education initiatives. The website serves as a portal for donations, event registration, community resources, and engagement opportunities. It is not a technology product or SaaS platform.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JewishKC: A community resources portal connecting Jewish individuals and families in Kansas City with local resources, synagogues, and community programs
• PJ Library
• PJ Our Way
• Young Adults Division (YAD)
• Women's Philanthropy
• Lion of Judah
• Ben Gurion Society
• See KC
• Leadership Tomorrow
• Statland Leadership Institute
• Just Because Grants
• Jewish Real Estate Professionals (JREP)

Products and services

• Annual Campaign Core annual fundraising campaign that raises more than $5 million each year to support 80+ Jewish programs and initiatives locally, in Israel, and around the world. Offers tiered giving levels with recognition societies for donors.
• Israel Emergency Fund Emergency fundraising initiative to provide rapid financial support for Jewish communities in Israel during crises.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Sponsorship opportunities for corporations to support Federation community events and programs in the Kansas City Jewish community.
• Women's Philanthropy Philanthropy division for women committed to Jewish causes, including the Pearl Society ($180+ annual gift, women under 45) and Lion of Judah ($5,000+ annual gift) recognition societies. Includes events such as Mah Jongg & Mingle ($36 per person).
• Young Adults Division (YAD) Community engagement division for Jewish adults ages 21-45 offering social events, volunteer opportunities, and philanthropic engagement. Includes the Ben Gurion Society for young philanthropists making $1,000+ annual gifts.
• Ben Gurion Society National recognition society for young Jewish philanthropists ages 25-45 who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more to the Federation's Community Campaign, with pathways to the National Young Leadership Cabinet.
• PJ Library Family literacy program providing free monthly delivery of Jewish children's books to local families, including PJ Our Way for teens and related programming such as Shalom Baby and community reading initiatives.
• Leadership Tomorrow Internship Paid summer internship program for Jewish college students providing leadership development experience within the Federation and broader Jewish community.
• Statland Leadership Institute Leadership development program helping young Jewish professionals build leadership skills to serve the Jewish community.
• Just Because Grants Microgrant program providing grants up to $120 for groups to facilitate meaningful Jewish life experiences and community engagement activities.
• See KC Initiative Initiative partnering with the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Bureau to help young Jews explore Kansas City as a potential home through curated weekend visits.
• Jewish Real Estate Professionals (JREP) Professional networking group for Jewish professionals in Kansas City commercial real estate and related industries.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The J (Jewish Community Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation partners with The J for Jewish Experiences programming, family/children events, PJ Library coordination, and JCC Maccabi Games hosting. Joint programs include PJ & JEX Pool Party Shabbat, Kindergarten Kickoff, and collaborative youth initiatives.
• Secure Community Network (SCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial safety and security organization for North American Jewish community. Federation participates in Incident Reporting Form system, security training, and coordinated threat response. Director of Community Security Simon Happer serves as local liaison.
• Jewish Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing Family Life Education and essential human services to Jewish community members in need.
• PJ LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program providing free Jewish books to children. Federation coordinates local PJ Library delivery, PJ Our Way for teens, and related family programming including Shalom Baby, PJIN park events, and community reading initiatives.
• Jewish Agency for IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors Israel Emissary (shaliach) program placing young Israeli adult in Kansas City to strengthen community connection to Israel through educational programming and outreach.
• See KC PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kansas City Convention & Visitors Bureau for See KC initiative attracting young Jewish professionals to relocate to Kansas City through curated weekend visits.
• Area Synagogues (12+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of synagogues including Beth Torah, B'nai Jehudah, Kol Ami, Beth Shalom, Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner, Kehilath Israel, and others partnering for community programming and services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jfedkc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewish-federation-of-greater-kansas-city
• Instagraminstagram.com/jfedkc
• Xx.com/jfedkc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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