Jewish Queer Youth

Youth Mental Health Servicesjqy.org

Jewish Queer Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mental health organization in New York City that provides free clinical, social, and digital programming—including a drop-in center, warmline, and mobile app—to LGBTQ Jewish teens and young adults, with emphasis on those from Orthodox and traditionally non-accepting backgrounds.

Company typePrivate
Founded2001
HeadquartersNew York, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Jewish Queer Youth does

Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mental health organization (EIN 27-5305498) headquartered in New York City at 135 W 41st Street, serving LGBTQ Jewish teens and young adults, primarily ages 13–23, with particular specialization in youth from Orthodox and traditionally non-accepting Jewish backgrounds. The organization is described as a mental health organization combining clinical best practices with deep understanding of Jewish tradition, delivering a portfolio of free services including a licensed-clinician-staffed Warmline (551-JQY-HOPE), the first and only LGBTQ Jewish Drop-in Center in NYC offering weekly in-person programming with kosher meals and social worker check-ins, and the JQY App—a mobile and web community platform built on third-party DiscipleMedia infrastructure that connects users globally through group-based networking, community bulletins, and event discovery. Supplementary programs include College Support (JQYU), Gap Year Support, Life Skills training, an Ask-a-Rabbi resource, and a Video Library.

The organization operates a hybrid service model combining a single physical site in Midtown Manhattan with digital distribution channels (iOS/Android app, web platform, Zoom webinars) and a crisis-vetted referral infrastructure pointing to Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. JQY's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: the Drop-in Center, holiday celebrations, Pride programming, and educational workshops serve as primary touchpoints, while organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, an email newsletter, and an annual gala at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium drive donor cultivation.

Revenue is generated primarily through individual charitable donations across seven preset tiers ($36–$5,000) plus custom gifts, processed with an optional 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee donor coverage option. Secondary revenue streams include merchandise sales via a third-party Teespring Pride Store, corporate and organizational event sponsorships (notably M.A.C. Viva Glam and Jew York Pride co-sponsors), and AmazonSmile affiliate contributions. JQY collaborates with peer organizations Eshel, Keshet, and CBST on community programming, plus a coalition of more than fifteen Jewish congregations and institutions for annual Pride events. The organization is privately held with 1–10 employees and no parent entity, institutional investor, or acquisition activity disclosed.

Jewish Queer Youth firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Jewish Queer Youth
Legal name: Jewish Queer Youth
Website: https://jqy.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2001
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: Jewish Queer Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mental health organization in New York City that provides free clinical, social, and digital programming—including a drop-in center, warmline, and mobile app—to LGBTQ Jewish teens and young adults, with emphasis on those from Orthodox and traditionally non-accepting backgrounds.
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Jewish Queer Youth industry classification

Industry

Product category: Youth Mental Health Services
NAICS: Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710)
akta.pro primary industry: Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)
akta.pro secondary industries: LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

LGBTQ youth support
Mental health counseling
Youth community programs
Peer support services
Cultural community outreach

Where Jewish Queer Youth is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: New York
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Jewish Queer Youth business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Individual Donations: JQY is a nonprofit organization that depends on charitable support from individuals. The donation page accepts various amounts ($36-$5,000) and includes options for covering processing fees. Registered 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 27-5305498.
Donation Processing: Online donations with 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee per transaction. Donors can opt to cover processing fees so JQY receives full donation amount.
Pride Store Merchandise: JQY sells pride merchandise including t-shirts and swag through their online store (Teespring), generating revenue from merchandise sales.
Event Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorships for events including galas, holiday celebrations, and Pride programming. Major events like the annual gala feature sponsors and co-sponsors.
AmazonSmile Program: The Nachas Nominator program allows supporters to shop at AmazonSmile with JQY receiving a donation percentage of qualifying purchases.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Freemium	Others	Free services for LGBTQ Jewish youth
Subscription	Monthly	Donation-based revenue

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Jewish Queer Youth product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mental health organization that supports LGBTQ Jewish youth ages 13-23+, with a particular focus on those from Orthodox and traditional Jewish backgrounds. The organization delivers a continuum of services including a physical drop-in center in New York City, a mental health warmline, a mobile app, college support, gap year support, and life skills programming designed for youth navigating the intersection of LGBTQ identity and Jewish religious/cultural heritage.

Product overview

JQY is a mental health nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and digital products serving Jewish LGBTQ teens and young adults, ages 13–23 and older. Its flagship offerings are the Drop-In Center (an in-person weekly gathering space in Midtown Manhattan with clinical support, kosher meals, and peer programming), the JQY App (a mobile and web community platform for connecting the global Jewish queer community via groups, bulletin boards, and event discovery), and the Warmline (a non-emergency mental health phone/text line staffed by licensed clinicians). These core services are supplemented by additional programs including College Support (JQYU), Gap Year Support, Life Skills, an Ask-a-Rabbi resource, a Video Library, a Pride Store for merchandise, and an annual fundraising gala. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Drop-in Center In-person community gathering space in New York City where LGBTQ Jewish youth ages 13-23+ can access a safe, affirming environment, peer connection, and on-site support.
Mental Health Warmline Phone-based mental health and emotional support line providing culturally competent assistance to LGBTQ Jewish youth in need of immediate support.
JQY Mobile App Mobile application providing LGBTQ Jewish youth with digital access to JQY's resources, community, and support beyond the New York City geographic footprint.
College Support Program Program providing LGBTQ Jewish youth with support, resources, and community connection as they transition into and through college.
Gap Year Support Program Program providing tailored support for LGBTQ Jewish youth during gap year programs, a common post-high-school path in Orthodox/traditional Jewish communities.
Life Skills Program Program delivering practical life skills education to LGBTQ Jewish youth to support independence and wellbeing.

Quantifiable outcome

Saves and improves lives by connecting youth to one another, to providers and relevant resources, and to opportunities

Companies that use Jewish Queer Youth

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Jewish Queer Youth technology and API

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Technology focussed No

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Jewish Queer Youth partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

EshelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEshel is a partner organization that co-hosts programming with JQY including young adult events (20s and 30s), game nights, and educational programs. Both organizations serve LGBTQ Jewish communities and collaborate on events like Pre-Shavuot programming.
KeshetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKeshet is a co-sponsor of Jew York Pride, a collaborative Pride brunch and youth march organized with CBST, Eshel, and JQY. Keshet works for full equality for LGBTQ Jews across Jewish communities.
CBST (Congregation Beit Simchat Torah)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCBST is a co-sponsor of Jew York Pride, a collaborative Pride brunch and youth march with Eshel, JQY, and Keshet. CBST is a progressive Jewish synagogue in New York City.
Center for Anti-Violence EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that provides self-defense instruction at JQY's Drop-in Center, offering educational workshops on personal safety for LGBTQ youth.
M.A.C. Viva GlamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerM.A.C. Viva Glam provided gift bags for each attendee at the Queer Teen Purim Party, supporting LGBTQ youth programming through product donations.
Jew York Pride Co-SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple co-sponsors for Jew York Pride 2026 including: Anshe Chesed, Avodah, B'nai Jeshurun, JCRC, JTS, Kehillat Harlem, NFTY, JCC Harlem, Temple Emanu-el, USY, Tzibur Harlem, Shalom Dkyes, Sixth Street Synagogue, The Grad Network (Powered by Columbia/Barnard Hillel), Footsteps, and Sephardi-Mizrahi Q Network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Jewish Queer Youth competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline is a peer-support hotline run by and for trans people. Emerging player with partial overlap because JQY's warmline and Trans Lifeline both provide non-emergency crisis support to LGBTQ individuals, though Trans Lifeline is trans-specific and operates nationally.

Direct peers

CBST (Congregation Beit Simchat Torah): CBST is a progressive LGBTQ-affirming Jewish synagogue in New York City. Direct peer because CBST co-sponsors Jew York Pride with JQY and serves an overlapping LGBTQ Jewish community, though primarily as a congregation rather than a youth-services nonprofit.
Keshet: Keshet works for full LGBTQ equality across Jewish communities through education and training. Direct peer because Keshet co-sponsors Jew York Pride with JQY and operates in the same Jewish LGBTQ inclusion space, with overlapping audience and donor base.
JQ International: JQ International serves LGBTQ Jewish youth, young adults, and families, primarily in Los Angeles. Direct peer because it targets the same intersection of Jewish and queer identity and offers comparable support groups, education, and community programming.
Eshel: Eshel supports LGBTQ Jews and their families, with a focus on Orthodox and traditional communities. Direct peer because JQY already co-hosts young adult programming with Eshel and serves the same intersectional population.

Broad incumbents

GLSEN: GLSEN works to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ students. Broad incumbent because both organizations support LGBTQ youth well-being, but GLSEN focuses on school-climate change nationally while JQY focuses on Orthodox Jewish youth community services.
JCC Association of North America: JCC Association is the continental umbrella for Jewish Community Centers serving broad Jewish populations. Broad incumbent because JCCs and JQY both serve Jewish community life, though JCCs offer generalized programming while JQY focuses specifically on LGBTQ youth.
Hillel International: Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization, supporting Jewish college students globally. Broad incumbent because JQY's College Support (JQYU) program funds queer/Jewish events on campuses, placing JQY as a specialized complement to Hillel's broader Jewish campus work.
PFLAG: PFLAG is a national organization supporting LGBTQ people, families, and allies through local chapters. Broad incumbent because PFLAG's family-acceptance focus overlaps with JQY's parent-segment work and operates at a national scale JQY does not yet approach.
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the largest U.S. nonprofit focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. Broad incumbent because Trevor Project's crisis line (linked from JQY's site) operates nationally, while JQY's culturally specialized services fill an underserved niche within the same target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Frequently asked questions about Jewish Queer Youth

What does Jewish Queer Youth do?

Is Jewish Queer Youth a public or private company?

Jewish Queer Youth is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Jewish Queer Youth founded?

Jewish Queer Youth was founded in 2001. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Jewish Queer Youth based?

Jewish Queer Youth is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

How does Jewish Queer Youth make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Individual Donations are the primary driver. The others are donation Processing, pride Store Merchandise, event Sponsorships and amazonSmile Program.

Who are Jewish Queer Youth's main competitors?

Trans Lifeline is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are CBST (Congregation Beit Simchat Torah), Keshet, JQ International and Eshel. Broad incumbents are GLSEN, JCC Association of North America, Hillel International, PFLAG and The Trevor Project.

Does Jewish Queer Youth have an API?

No public API is recorded for Jewish Queer Youth.

What industry is Jewish Queer Youth in?

Jewish Queer Youth's product category is Youth Mental Health Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGADAK, Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits, with a secondary code of BPAGAFAE, LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations. Its NAICS code is 62411.