Eastside Jewish Commons

Name

Eastside Jewish Commons

Legal name

Eastside Jewish Commons

Website

https://ejcpdx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center & Shared Space Operator

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Community space rental
• Coworking facility
• Event venue rental
• Nonprofit community center
• Jewish cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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. Donations and Grants: EJC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization that relies on donations from individuals and grants from foundations to support operations. The organization participates in the Life and Legacy program through the Harold Grinspoon Foundation to secure legacy gifts.
2. Event and Venue Rental: EJC rents its facility including the 3,500 sq. ft. atrium (seating 110+) and other spaces for events including b'nai mitzvahs, weddings, parties, conferences, fundraisers, seminars, and memorials. Space usage fees are paid by participating organizations, professionals, and individuals.
3. Coworking and Office Space: EJC offers coworking space (The Hive), private offices, and Flex User packages to Jewish community professionals and organizations. Revenue comes from monthly rental fees for desk space and offices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eastside Jewish Commons is a 13,000 sq. ft. nonprofit community hub in Portland, Oregon that operates coworking space (The Hive), private offices, Flex User packages, and a 3,500 sq. ft. atrium event venue seating 110+ guests, alongside conference, meeting, wellness, and program rooms. It convenes 25+ Jewish community partner organizations that deliver religious, cultural, educational, and wellness programming through the facility, while also hosting community-initiated classes, workshops, concerts, and the annual Portland Jewish Music Festival. The organization is open to the public without a membership requirement and is supported by donations, grants, sponsorships, and space usage fees.

Product overview

Eastside Jewish Commons is a 13,000 sq. ft. multi-use community center that opened in July 2021 at NE 24th & Sandy Blvd in Portland, Oregon. Rather than a single tech product, the organization offers a portfolio of physical spaces and programs including: The Hive coworking space and private offices for Jewish professionals; Flex User packages for part-time workspace access; event venue rental (Atrium, multipurpose rooms, conference space) for up to 110+ guests; wellness services including massage and counseling; and diverse programming including the Portland Jewish Music Festival, Art/Lab cultural events, wellness classes, book clubs, and workshops. The Commons operates as a convener for 25+ Jewish community partner organizations and does not require membership for participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coworking - The Hive A second-floor private coworking space reserved for a collective of Jewish professionals, offering standing desks, cubicles, meeting rooms, and shared amenities including printer/scanner/copier, coffee/espresso machine, and whiteboards for full-time and part-time use.
• Private Offices Private office spaces available for weekly or monthly use, accommodating regular, long-term, or short-term working needs with desks, chairs, and other equipment.
• Flex User Package A Jewish Professional Flex User Package allowing work in open workspace up to 20 hours per month, including 2 hours of reserved conference/meeting room use, printer/scanner/copier, coffee, espresso, wifi, phone booth access, and discounted hourly rates for additional meeting room booking.
• Atrium Event Venue Rental A 3,500 sq. ft. glass-ceiling atrium accommodating 110+ guests for seated events, available for b'nai mitzvahs, weddings, conferences, fundraisers, memorials, and other special occasions, including on-site coordinator, professional staff, full kitchen amenities, getting-ready rooms, conference rooms, video monitors, video broadcasting/conferencing, and a full sound system.
• Event and Meeting Space Rental Multi-use venue spaces including an art room, lounge, tutoring room, multipurpose room (seats 75+), and full-service kitchen, available for various events, meetings, and gatherings.
• Wellness Services On-site wellness offerings including massage therapy, counseling services through Jewish Family & Child Service counselors (April Rosenberg and Adrien Wolmark), and yoga/movement programs provided by community partners.
• Portland Jewish Music Festival Annual celebration of Jewish musical traditions from throughout the diaspora and Israel, featuring concerts, workshops, and cultural programming at the Eastside Jewish Commons.
• ART/LAB Programming Jewish arts and culture programming offered through the ART/LAB community of contemporary Jewish artists and culture bearers, including exhibitions, workshops, performances, and the ZACHOR fellowship cohort at EJC.
• Community Classes and Workshops Facilitated and community-initiated programming including book clubs, walking groups, craft circles, yoga classes, writing workshops, and staged reading series, listed on the EJC events calendar.
• Life and Legacy Program End-of-life giving program administered through the Harold Grinspoon Foundation that helps EJC secure legacy gifts, steward donors, and integrate legacy giving into the philanthropic culture to ensure long-term sustainability (initiated in 2023).

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 households engaged with EJC since opening in July 2021

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

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

• Harold Grinspoon Foundation - Life and Legacy ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023EJC began participation in the Life and Legacy program in 2023. This training helps organizations secure legacy gifts, steward donors, and integrate legacy giving into the philanthropic culture to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Congregation Shir TikvahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCongregation Shir Tikvah is co-located in the EJC space, conducting regular religious services, classes, tutoring, and community gatherings. From the inception of the EJC initiative, Shir Tikvah and its Board provided inspiration, vision, financial investment, long-term commitment and institutional support. Their dedication led to the opportunity to share the current space during COVID-19.
• Congregation Neveh ShalommajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA vibrant egalitarian Conservative congregation offering traditional observance, study, and gathering. They hold services, classes, tutoring, and events at EJC.
• Congregation Beth IsraelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Reform synagogue in Portland since 1858. They strive to be a spiritual home, place of community, and source of lifelong learning, offering programs at EJC.
• Congregation Shaarie TorahmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn egalitarian Conservative congregation established in 1905, balancing contemporary and traditional Judaism. They hold activities and services at EJC.
• Havurah ShalommajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA diverse, participatory Jewish community part of the Reconstructing Judaism movement, promoting spirituality, learning, and social responsibility. Holds events at EJC.
• P'nai Or of PortlandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA vibrant, egalitarian Jewish Renewal congregation. They hold regular Kabbalat Shabbat services at EJC.
• Kol ShalomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers positive celebration of Jewish culture, values, holidays and heritage from a humanist perspective without theistic authority.
• Jewish Family & Child Service (JFCS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides social services to adults, families, and children in Jewish and general communities. Two JFCS counselors (April Rosenberg and Adrien Wolmark) see clients at EJC on Mondays and Tuesdays.
• Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides a gathering place for the local Jewish community with recreational programming and flexible space for meetings and events.
• Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExplores the legacy of the Jewish experience in Oregon and teaches Holocaust history. Provides historical photos documenting Jewish life in Portland for EJC's gallery.
• ART/LABmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovating Jewish arts and culture through a community of contemporary Jewish artists. Hosts exhibitions, workshops, and cultural programming at EJC including the ZACHOR fellowship cohort.
• Tisch PDXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRevitalizing organized Jewish life by supporting development of Jewish start-ups among unaffiliated young Jews on Portland's eastside. Coworker in The Hive.
• OneTableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline and in-person community empowering millennials to find, host, and share Shabbat dinners. Coworker in The Hive.
• Alberta ShulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish grassroots organizational hub building, strengthening and empowering Jewish life through space for learning, community celebrations, and social justice engagement.
• TivnuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Justice integrates direct service for fulfillment of basic human needs, Jewish learning and living, and leadership development.
• BB360minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilds strong communities through life-long programs for all ages including summer camp and year-round experiences. Utilizes Atrium space at EJC.
• Cedar Sinai ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortland's premier senior living and care organization helping people live life to the fullest.
• Portland Jewish AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community day school with superior academic education built on Jewish tradition and values.
• Portland KollelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier source of Jewish programming and education in Portland with meaningful and inspirational ways to connect to Judaism.
• ORA Northwest Jewish ArtistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Jewish artists creating exhibition and sales opportunities, educational workshops, and artistic development.
• Oregon NCSYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish youth organization helping organize and lead student clubs at eastside high schools.
• Oregon Board of RabbisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting rabbis of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Provided input and support for EJC vision.
• J Street OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolitical home of pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans organizing for diplomacy-first American leadership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JCC Chicago: Chicago Jewish community center system providing cultural arts, early childhood, fitness, and community programming across multiple sites; comparable as a large Jewish community hub model with similar programming breadth and community convener role.
• Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: San Francisco-based Jewish community center offering cultural arts, fitness, early childhood education, and community programming; comparable as a Jewish community hub combining cultural programming, partner-driven content, and event venue operations.
• Edlavitch JCC of Washington DC: Jewish community center in Washington DC providing cultural, educational, and social programming plus venue rentals and partner organization services; directly comparable as a Jewish community hub with mixed-use programming and event space.
• 92nd Street Y: Iconic New York Jewish community center offering cultural programming, classes, concerts, and venue rentals to a broad community; comparable as a long-established Jewish community hub model combining cultural programming, event venue, and partner-driven content.
• JCC Manhattan: Jewish community center in Manhattan delivering cultural arts, fitness, education, and community programming in a single facility; comparable as a Jewish-focused multi-program community hub with venue and program offerings similar to EJC.
• Mittleman Jewish Community Center: Portland-based Jewish community center providing recreational programming, flexible meeting/event space, and gathering opportunities for the local Jewish community; directly comparable as the incumbent JCC serving the same metro market EJC targets.
• JCC Greater Boston: Large Jewish community center system in Greater Boston offering cultural, educational, fitness, and social programming; comparable as a multi-site Jewish community hub operating cultural programming, event space, and partner-driven initiatives akin to EJC's model.
• Boulder Jewish Community Center: Mid-size Jewish community center in Boulder, Colorado offering cultural, educational, and recreational programming; comparable as a community-scale Jewish hub with programming, rentals, and partner-driven content analogous to EJC.

Regional players

• Jewish Federation of Greater Portland: Federation serving the same Portland metro Jewish community, providing early funding to EJC and coordinating community-wide services; comparable as a regional Jewish community umbrella organization operating in the same geography and donor ecosystem.
• Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education: Regional Jewish cultural and educational institution serving the Portland community with exhibitions and educational programming; comparable as a partner organization sharing EJC's eastside Portland audience and co-developing cultural content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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