What JCC East Bay does

JCC East Bay (legal name: Jewish Community Center of the East Bay) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1978 and headquartered at 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, California. The organization operates as a Jewish community center serving the East Bay and broader San Francisco Bay Area, delivering programs across the full age spectrum — early childhood education with Hebrew/English dual-language options, school-embedded afterschool programs at Berkeley, Joaquin Miller Elementary, and Thornhill Elementary, summer camps (Camp @ JCC East Bay and Kids' Club Camp), teen programming including the B'Mitzvah Way, Madrichimot teen leadership program, and JCC Maccabi Games, family and Jewish holiday programming, and older adult services (Yiddish conversation, Mah Jongg). The organization is led by CEO Melissa Chapman and Director of Development Jennifer Lombardi.

Revenue is generated through a mix of program fees, membership dues, event ticket sales (primarily via Eventbrite), and tax-deductible donations including employer-matched gifts facilitated through the Double the Donation platform. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (Tax ID 71-0995500) and has been awarded the GuideStar/Candid Platinum seal of approval, the highest transparency designation. Event pricing is uniformly unit-based and modest (ranging from $6 for Tu B'Shvat family events to $180 for the Passover Cooking Workshop), with many community programs offered free or at low cost. Distribution is primarily physical through two facilities — the existing Berkeley branch and a new East Bay Jewish Community Campus opening at 5957 Chabot Rd., Oakland in Fall 2026 — supplemented by online event ticketing and email/newsletter communications. The organization has built an extensive partnership network including Be'chol Lashon, Olamim, Jewtina y Co., Tkiya, Camp Tawonga, Wilderness Torah, Eden Village West, The Contemporary Jewish Museum, and Jewish Family & Community Services of the East Bay, supporting multicultural Jewish programming including Israeli community events, Ethiopian Jewish Sigd celebrations, and the signature ¡Cantamos! Jewish-Latin family music series.

Name

JCC East Bay

Legal name

Jewish Community Center of the East Bay

Website

https://jcceastbay.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JCC East Bay is a Berkeley-based 501(c)(3) Jewish community center serving East Bay families, youth, teens, older adults, and Israeli families through early childhood education, afterschool programs, summer camps, B'Mitzvah preparation, Jewish cultural programming, and a new Oakland campus opening Fall 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewish Community Center Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB)

Keywords

• Community center services
• Early childhood education
• Jewish cultural programming
• Afterschool childcare
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Revenue from early childhood education, afterschool programs, summer camps, and other educational/recreational programs for children, families, and older adults.
2. Membership Dues: Annual or monthly membership fees for community access to facilities and programs.
3. Event Tickets: Revenue from ticketed events including holiday celebrations, workshops, and cultural programs sold through Eventbrite and on-site.
4. Donations and Charitable Giving: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, including employer matching programs, with Tax ID 71-0995500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JCC East Bay is a nonprofit Jewish community center providing early childhood education (including a Hebrew/English dual language preschool), summer camps, afterschool programs at Berkeley elementary schools, teen leadership and B'Mitzvah preparation programs, family cultural programming, older adults programs, and Jewish holiday celebrations. Programs are delivered primarily on-site at its Berkeley facility, with a new Oakland campus opening in fall 2026.

Product overview

JCC East Bay is a community center offering a diverse portfolio of programs across multiple categories: early childhood education including Hebrew/English bilingual preschool; summer camps (Camp @ JCC East Bay and Kids' Club Camp); afterschool programs at multiple Berkeley school sites; teen programming including B'Mitzvah preparation, leadership development, and Maccabi Games; older adults programming; and family programs including the signature ¡Cantamos! music series. The organization also provides Jewish Life programming for holidays and cultural events. A major expansion is underway with the East Bay Jewish Community Campus opening Fall 2026. Programs are primarily offered at two locations: the Berkeley Branch (1414 Walnut Street) and the upcoming Oakland campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B'Mitzvah Way: Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation program for teens

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education / Preschool Early childhood education programs for young children at JCC East Bay, including a Hebrew and English Dual Language Classroom option, designed for families seeking quality preschool with Jewish cultural enrichment.
• Hebrew & English Dual Language Classroom Bilingual preschool program combining Hebrew and English language instruction for young children, offered within JCC East Bay's early childhood education portfolio.
• Camp @ JCC East Bay Summer camp program offered at the JCC East Bay facility in Berkeley for children and youth during the summer months.
• JCC Kids' Club Camp Summer camp program providing childcare and structured activities during summer months, operated by JCC East Bay.
• Berkeley Afterschool — Club Kehillah & Edah After-school program for children ages 5+ offering educational and enrichment activities, serving over 2,300 applicants annually in the East Bay.
• Kids' Club at Joaquin Miller Elementary After-school program operated at Joaquin Miller Elementary school site for East Bay families.
• Kids' Club at Thornhill Elementary After-school program operated at Thornhill Elementary school site for East Bay families.
• The B'Mitzvah Way Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation program for teens including open houses and hands-on projects, delivered through JCC East Bay.
• Madrichimot Teen leadership and mentorship program for older students at JCC East Bay.
• JCC Maccabi Games Jewish youth sports competition and athletic programming organized through JCC East Bay.
• Older Adults Programs Programs and activities designed for senior community members, including Yiddish Conversation and Mah Jongg groups, addressing social isolation and lifelong Jewish learning.
• Family Programs Family-oriented events and activities including holiday celebrations and cultural programming for the East Bay Jewish community.
• ¡Cantamos! Family Music Series Recurring family music program combining Jewish and Latin traditions with multigenerational participation, led by Veronica Freidkes and co-presented with Olamim, Jewtina y Co., and Tkiya.
• Jewish Life Programs Jewish holiday celebrations (High Holidays, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Passover), Hebrew lectures, cultural events, and religious programming for the community.
• Event Calendar & Ticketed Events Recurring ticketed events and workshops including Family Chanukah Festival, Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations, Passover Cooking Workshop, Hebrew-Speaking Mom's Group, Beginner Mah Jongg Class, and Sukkot Community Celebration.
• Employer Matching Gifts Program Donation matching program enabling supporters to double their impact through employer matching, powered by Double the Donation (Tax ID: 71-0995500).

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• OlamimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for Jewish educational programming, including the ¡Cantamos! family music series and multicultural Jewish programming.
• Jewtina y Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on multicultural Jewish programming including ¡Cantamos! series and Israeli community events.
• TkiyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Jewish music and cultural programming, co-presenting the ¡Cantamos! family music series.
• Be'chol LashoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration celebrating the racial and ethnic diversity of the Jewish people, including Sigd (Ethiopian Jewish holiday) family celebrations.
• Camp TawongamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Chanukah Festival, Tu B'Shvat celebrations, and family programming throughout the year.
• Wilderness TorahmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature-based Jewish programming partner for Sukkot celebrations, Tu B'Shvat events, and outdoor Jewish education.
• Eden Village WestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish environmental education partner for Chanukah Festival and Sukkot celebrations.
• The Contemporary Jewish MuseummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner for Chanukah Festival programming featuring Jewish art and contemporary Jewish culture.
• Oakland Hebrew Day SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Chanukah Festival programming.
• Camp NewmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Chanukah Festival and Purim Carnival programming.
• Maccabi Sports CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Purim Carnival and other family sporting activities.
• KeshetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Tu B'Shvat family celebration programming.
• Berkeley MoshavminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Sukkot Community Celebration programming.
• Jewish GatewaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Tu B'Shvat family celebration.
• Jewish Family & Community Services of the East BaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for hygiene product donation drive supporting refugees relocated to the East Bay through JFCS's Refugee Resettlement Program.
• Repair The WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for MLK Weekend Day of Service project constructing Richmond Tiny House Village Garden and Farm.
• Double the DonationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform providing matching gift and volunteer grant information to support JCC East Bay's charitable fundraising.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JCC Manhattan: Major urban Jewish Community Center delivering early childhood education, cultural programming, and community events under a comparable nonprofit membership-based operating model.
• Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: Fellow Bay Area Jewish Community Center offering early childhood education, camps, fitness, and cultural programming with a similar mission and member-based model serving a comparable urban Jewish community.
• JCC Chicago: Large multi-site Jewish Community Center operating early childhood education, summer camps, fitness, and Jewish cultural programming with a comparable membership and donor-driven revenue mix.
• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Historic New York Jewish community center offering cultural, educational, and family programming including early childhood education and senior programs under a comparable nonprofit model.
• Jewish Family & Community Services of the East Bay: East Bay Jewish social services nonprofit offering senior programs, family services, and refugee resettlement—an established partner of JCC East Bay with overlapping constituent base.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the East Bay: Large regional community organization offering childcare, afterschool, summer camps, and senior programming with overlapping services but a secular (rather than Jewish) mission and broader market.
• Boys & Girls Club of Oakland: Oakland-based youth and family services nonprofit offering afterschool, summer programming, and teen leadership—directly overlapping with JCC East Bay's afterschool and Madrichimot programs.

Others

• Jewish Federation of the East Bay: Regional Jewish umbrella organization coordinating fundraising, community services, and programming in the same East Bay geography, often partnering with or funding JCCs.

Regional players

• Camp Tawonga: Bay Area Jewish residential summer camp and programming partner of JCC East Bay, sharing a mission of Jewish cultural enrichment and serving overlapping family audiences.

Emerging players

• Berkeley Hillel: Local Jewish campus organization serving UC Berkeley students with cultural and community programming that overlaps with JCC East Bay's teen and young-adult Jewish engagement efforts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jcceastbay

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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