Katz JCC

What Katz JCC does

Katz JCC (formally the Betty & Milton Katz JCC), founded in 1942 and headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a non-profit Jewish Community Center affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. It operates a multi-generational service platform spanning infant childcare (Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center, from 6 weeks through Pre-K), youth programming (Just4Kids after-school, sports leagues, JLab STEM), teen engagement (Seed856/Root856, BBYO South Jersey Region housing, JCC Maccabi Games), adult fitness and wellness (J Fitness, 100+ weekly group classes, personal training, Pilates reformer, pickleball, Parkinson programming), senior lifelong learning (Saltzman Foundation Lifelong Learning Institute), and disability inclusion services (ACHaD programs). A secondary site, JCC Camps at Medford, runs an ACA-accredited summer day camp with a 4-acre lake, four pools, athletic facilities, and 800+ transportation bus stops across Philadelphia to the Shore.

The technology stack is operationally conventional: third-party platforms (Daxko Operations for membership and program registration, Mindbody for personal training scheduling, GroupEx Pro for class reservations, Tadpoles for early-childhood parent communication, Google Calendar/iCal for events) sit atop physical facilities that include indoor and outdoor pools, fitness floors, Pilates reformer studio, and 9 outdoor pickleball courts. Recent capital deployment has emphasized differentiated member experiences through Technogym and Hydrow Rowers, the Kinotek 3D motion-capture movement assessment, and the new Richard M. Klein Center for Wellness.

The revenue model is a hybrid of recurring membership subscriptions across four core tiers (Full Facility Access from $34/month student to JSignature Choice Family at $263/month), programmatic fees (camp sessions, swim lessons, personal training packages, Pilates sessions, facility rentals), and philanthropic contributions (general donations, endowment, named program support from foundations such as the Saltzman Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation, and Parkinson's Foundation). Financial assistance ranging from 5% to 50% is available, with discounted memberships for veterans, active first responders, clergy, AAA members, and synagogue affiliates. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer through the Cherry Hill campus, the Medford camp, and digital channels (website, iOS app, GroupEx Pro self-serve scheduling).

Name

Katz JCC

Legal name

Katz JCC

Website

https://katzjcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Katz JCC is a non-profit Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill, NJ serving South Jersey families across all ages with childcare, camps, fitness, aquatics, teen engagement, senior lifelong learning, and disability inclusion programs under tiered memberships and philanthropic support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherry Hill

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual membership fees providing facility access to fitness center, pools, classes, and programs. Multiple tier structure from basic Senior Affiliate to premium JSignature Choice with escalating benefits
2. Camp Programs: Summer day camps including Early Childhood Camps, JCC Camps at Medford, Specialty Camps (sports, tech, arts), and Special Needs Inclusion camps with weekly or session-based fees
3. Swim Programs: JSplash Swim School lessons (8-week sessions), Sharks Swim Team registration, and American Red Cross lifeguard certification courses
4. Personal Training: One-on-one personal training sessions and small group training (3-6 people) with certified trainers. Session packages ranging from 5 to 20 sessions with expiration policies
5. Facility Rentals: Event space rentals including social hall, gymnasium, indoor/outdoor pools for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate retreats, and birthday parties
6. Childcare/Early Childhood: Full-day and half-day childcare for infants (6 weeks) through preschool, with before/after care options
7. Pilates Reformer Sessions: Five-week Pilates reformer sessions for members, with private session add-ons available
8. Donations: General and tribute donations, program donations, and endowment fund contributions supporting community programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Katz JCC is a non-profit Jewish community center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey that delivers a broad slate of programs including a fitness and wellness center, swim school and competitive swim team, licensed early childhood center and after-school program, summer day camps at Medford and on-site, lifelong learning for adults 60+, teen engagement, disability inclusion services, pickleball, Pilates, and personal training. It operates on a membership-plus-program-fee model and offers facility rentals to outside groups. The organization is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.

Product overview

Katz JCC is a community center offering a unified platform of fitness, aquatic, educational, and recreational programs. The core offerings include J Fitness (fitness & wellness center with equipment, group classes, and personal training), JSplash Swim School (swim lessons and JCC Sharks competitive team), Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center (childcare from 6 weeks to Pre-K), and JCC Camps at Medford (ACA-accredited summer day camp). These are supported by specialty programs including pickleball, Pilates reformer, teen engagement (Seed856/Root856 leadership), Saltzman Foundation Lifelong Learning for adults 60+, Disability Services (ACHaD programs), and Just4Kids after-school care. Premium JSignature membership tiers add value through private locker rooms and enhanced amenities. The organization uses external platforms (Daxko Operations, Mindbody, GroupEx Pro) for membership management and scheduling rather than a proprietary technology stack.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center: Award-winning early childhood education center serving children from 6 weeks through Pre-K with half-day and full-day programs.
• JCC Camps at Medford
• JSplash Swim School
• J Fitness

Products and services

• J Fitness (Fitness & Wellness Center) A full-service fitness and wellness center offering state-of-the-art equipment, group exercise classes, and specialized studios for JCC members and program participants seeking cardio, strength, and wellness programming.
• JSplash Swim School Group and private swim lessons for children and adults, offered at the JCC's indoor aquatics facility, designed to build water-safety and stroke skills across age groups.
• JCC Sharks Swim Team Competitive youth and adult swim team program offering coached practices, technique development, and meet participation for swimmers of varying skill levels.
• Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center Licensed preschool and early childhood education program serving infants through pre-K children, with a curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten and offered on the Cherry Hill campus.
• JCC Camps at Medford Traditional and specialty summer day camps located at the Medford campus, offering swim, sports, arts, and outdoor programming for children across multiple age groups.
• JCC Early Childhood Camps Summer camp programs tailored for preschool-aged children, integrated with the Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center calendar and offered on-site.
• Pickleball Program On-site pickleball programming featuring dedicated courts, open play, lessons, and leagues available to JCC members and program participants.
• Pilates Reformer Studio A dedicated Reformer Pilates studio offering group and individual sessions on specialized reformer equipment, available to JCC members and program participants.
• Personal Training with Kinotek Movement Assessment One-on-one personal training sessions that begin with a Kinotek 3D motion-capture movement assessment and progress to a customized training plan.
• Teen Engagement Department Programs and events designed for middle and high school teens, including social, leadership, and Jewish-identity programming hosted at the JCC.
• Saltzman Foundation Lifelong Learning Institute Continuing-education programming for adults aged 60 and over, offering intellectually stimulating classes and social engagement opportunities.
• ACHaD Disability Services Inclusive recreation and social programs for individuals with disabilities, providing trained-staff support and adapted activities for participants and their families.
• Just4Kids After-School Program Licensed after-school program for elementary-aged children, providing homework help, enrichment activities, and supervised care at the JCC campus.
• JCC Maccabi Games Participation Coordination and hosting involvement in the JCC Maccabi Games, a Jewish athletic event for teens, including tryouts and team participation for local athletes.
• Facility Rentals Rental of the JCC's Theater, Social Hall, Klein Center, gymnasiums, and other event spaces to outside organizations for meetings, performances, and athletic events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 free group fitness classes weekly included with membership
• +3 more outcomes

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

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBYO South Jersey RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish teen organization with 600+ engaged members across local chapters. BBYO provides leadership development, social events, community service, and Jewish identity programming for teens in grades 8-12. SJR is housed at Katz JCC and operates regional events and programming from the facility.
• Virtua Physical Therapy & RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site physical therapy clinic adjacent to fitness center providing hands-on individualized exercise programs for all ages. Virtua patients have unique access to Katz JCC fitness center and indoor pool for aquatic therapy. Located on-site for member convenience.
• The Chiropractic Center of Cherry Hill (Dr. Scott Yorker)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site chiropractic practice in Silverman Spa Complex on second floor of JCC. Provides restorative healthcare with advanced techniques including Activator and Impulse IQ. Accepts most healthcare plans including Medicare, Aetna, Horizon, Cigna, BCBS, and United Health Care.
• Inspire Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Patricia DiLemme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site massage therapy services since 2003 offering Swedish, prenatal, neuromuscular, cranial sacral, sports/deep tissue massage, reiki, oncology massage, scar tissue release, myofascial release, and reflexology. Certified and licensed professionals providing individualized therapeutic bodywork.
• TadpolescoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication app for early childhood center providing parents with electronic daily reports, reminders, photos, and teacher messaging. Enables parent-teacher communication and daily activity updates for families enrolled in childcare programs.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed training provider for lifeguard certification, first aid, CPR, and water skills training. JCC is American Red Cross Training Academy offering certification courses several times per year open to community.
• Jewish Family & Children's Services (JFCS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for volunteer opportunities for teens including mitzvah projects, donation drives, and service hour programs. JFCS provides resources for disability services and counseling for teens and families.
• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for social justice and advocacy work empowering teens to stand up to antisemitism, report incidents, and advocate for Israel. Provides leadership opportunities and educational resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Camp Medford (Township of Medford Recreation): Municipal recreation programs operating in the same Medford, NJ geography as JCC Camps at Medford. Competes for summer camp enrollment with publicly subsidized pricing.
• Edge Fitness Clubs: Mid-Atlantic premium fitness chain with locations in New Jersey offering group classes, pools, and family amenities at comparable membership price points to Katz JCC's mid-tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness operator offering comparable premium-tier memberships, group classes, family programs, pools, and kids' programming. Competes for the JSignature price-point consumer with broader geographic reach.
• 92nd Street Y (New York): Iconic Jewish community center in Manhattan offering membership fitness, education, and cultural programming. Larger and more culturally focused than Katz JCC, but operates the same nonprofit membership model with similar program pillars.

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore: Mid-Atlantic Jewish Community Center offering the same multi-program nonprofit membership model with early childhood, fitness, aquatics, camps, and senior services at a comparable scale.
• Sid Jacobson JCC: Large Jewish Community Center on Long Island with full membership fitness, aquatics, early childhood, and senior programming. Operates on a similar multi-program nonprofit membership model at comparable scale.
• JCC of Greater Philadelphia (Klein Branch): Regional Jewish Community Center system offering fitness, aquatics, camps, and cultural programming in the Greater Philadelphia market. Direct peer given shared cultural mandate and overlapping membership audience.
• Kaiserman JCC: Jewish Community Center in the Philadelphia region offering comparable membership-based fitness, early childhood, and camp programming. Cited by Katz JCC as part of its reciprocity exclusion list, indicating direct overlap in target market and offerings.
• YMCA of Burlington and Mercer Counties: Membership-based nonprofit community center serving adjacent South Jersey counties with fitness facilities, swim programs, childcare, and youth sports. Most direct non-Jewish competing model in the same geography.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey: Katz JCC's parent organization and primary operational supporter. Provides board oversight, funding, and shared services; not a peer but a structural relationship worth understanding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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