Johnson County Christmas Bureau

What Johnson County Christmas Bureau does

Johnson County Christmas Bureau (JCCB) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1960 by the Shawnee Mission Branch of the American Association of University Women, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. The organization provides winter holiday season assistance to low-income individuals and families residing in Johnson County, Kansas whose household income falls below 150% of the federal poverty level. Its flagship program, the Holiday Shop, is a 9-day December pop-up experience that distributes groceries (3–5 days), personal care items, warm clothing and coats, hats/gloves/scarves, toys, teen gifts, books, and adult gifts to pre-qualified families through scheduled appointments with personal volunteer shopping assistants. In 2025, JCCB served over 13,000 individuals through the Holiday Shop and over 1,100 seniors in nursing homes, disabled veterans, widowed individuals, and grandparents raising grandchildren through ancillary programs. The organization also operates a Christmas in July Family Festival, and the Holiday of Hope Benefit — its signature annual fundraising gala.

JCCB's business model is a donation-funded nonprofit with no government funding. Revenue is generated through individual donations (one-time and recurring tiers beginning at $12.25/month), six-tier corporate sponsorships (Presenting, Visionary, Champion, Advocate, Partner, Friend), planned giving (stocks, wills, trusts, life insurance, estate planning), in-kind merchandise donations via Amazon Wish Lists and Target/Walmart registries, and signature fundraising events including the Holiday of Hope gala, Festival of Trees Charity Auction, JCYM Mix Mingle & Make a Difference, Scheels Ladies Night, and the ACA Charity Golf Outing. The organization operates with extreme overhead discipline, directing over 90% of its budget to direct guest services with only one full-time Executive Director (Nina Kimbrough) and one Administrative Assistant (Chandra Ward) supported by over 200 volunteer staff members and a 15-member Board of Directors led by 2026 President Roseann Newcomer.

Underlying technology is limited to standard nonprofit SaaS tools rather than proprietary systems: Donor Perfect for online donations, OneCause for event ticketing and auctions, Constant Contact for newsletters, PayPal as a payment option, SignUpGenius for volunteer scheduling, JotForm for intake forms, and GoDaddy for web hosting. JCCB's customer concentration risk manifests in donor rather than buyer terms — its 2025 sponsorship roster includes R&R Outdoor Living and Kansas City Mavericks as dual presenting sponsors, Overland Park and Leawood Rotary Foundations, Smith & Loveless Inc., and a long tail of community-business supporters. Services are provided entirely free of charge to qualifying recipients.

Name

Johnson County Christmas Bureau

Legal name

Johnson County Christmas Bureau

Website

https://jccb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Johnson County Christmas Bureau is a 501c3 nonprofit, founded in 1960, that operates a 9-day December Holiday Shop providing groceries, clothing, gifts, and personal care items free of charge to low-income Johnson County, Kansas families below 150% of the poverty level.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

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. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors. Recurring donations at various levels including $12.25 monthly campaign, $25, $50, $100 amounts. Donations are tax-deductible as JCCB is a 501c3 organization.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various levels (Presenting, Visionary, Champion, Advocate, Partner, Friend) for annual events and programs.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy giving options including gifts of stocks and bonds, wills, trusts, life insurance, and estate planning.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including Holiday of Hope Benefit (gala with live and silent auctions), Festival of Trees Charity Auction, and JCYM special events.
5. In-Kind Donations: Donations of merchandise, auction items, and in-kind services from donors and sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Johnson County Christmas Bureau provides free holiday assistance to low-income Johnson County, Kansas families through an annual 9-day Holiday Shop in December, where pre-qualified guests below 150% of the poverty level select groceries, clothing, toys, coats, personal care items, and gifts with the assistance of volunteer personal shoppers. The organization supports all age groups from newborn to seniors in nursing homes, and funds these services entirely through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and signature fundraising events including the Holiday of Hope Benefit gala, Festival of Trees Charity Auction, and Christmas in July Family Festival.

Product overview

Johnson County Christmas Bureau operates as a nonprofit charitable organization with no government funding, relying entirely on donations and sponsorships. The core offering is the annual 9-day Holiday Shop held in December, providing comprehensive holiday assistance to over 13,000 low-income neighbors in Johnson County, Kansas—from newborns to seniors. The product portfolio includes the Holiday Shop as the primary program, supplemented by year-round fundraising events including the Holiday of Hope Benefit gala, Festival of Trees Charity Auction, Christmas in July Family Festival, and JCYM special events. Additional programs include Amazon Wish Lists for item donations, an online giving platform for financial contributions, a planned giving program for legacy donations, ACA Charity Golf Outing partnerships, SCHEELS Ladies Night shopping events, and an online gift shop. The organization operates with minimal staff (one full-time employee stated) and over 90% of budget directed to guest/neighbor assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Holiday Shop A 9-day pop-up retail experience held each December providing pre-qualified low-income Johnson County families (below 150% of poverty level) with groceries, personal care items, clothing, toys, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, books, and senior gifts at no cost, with volunteer personal shopping assistants.
• Holiday of Hope Benefit Gala

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 individuals served in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and supporting.

• ACA Business ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Annual ACA Business Club Charity Golf Outing selects JCCB as one of two local charities to benefit. 2026 event goal is to raise $20,000 benefiting each charity with $10,000. Event held at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, Shawnee, KS.
• R&R Outdoor Living (Ray & Roseann Newcomer)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Sponsor for 2025 and 2026, celebrating 65+ years of service. Ray & Roseann Newcomer have experienced the hands-on approach sharing their time and talents through volunteering and bringing awareness to low-income and poverty concerns in Johnson County.
• Kansas City MavericksflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Sponsor for 2025, first time JCCB has had two presenting sponsors. Kansas City Mavericks Hockey Team - the organization won the western conference and advanced to the 2024 Kelly Cup finals for the first time in club history.
• Overland Park Rotary FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Visionary Sponsor, supporting JCCB's mission and programs.
• Leawood Rotary ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Champion Sponsor with ongoing support for JCCB events and programs.
• Smith & Loveless Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Advocate Sponsor demonstrating corporate commitment to community support.
• Hagans Pay It ForwardsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Advocate Sponsor supporting community giving initiatives.
• Barb O'Donnell & FamilymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Advocate Sponsor with long-standing commitment to JCCB mission. Barb O'Donnell serves as Client Services Team Lead.
• Lenexa Optimist ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Partner Sponsor supporting community youth and family programs.
• Kansas Gas ServicesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Partner Sponsor supporting utility assistance programs.
• Natalie & Tyler NewsomesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Partner Sponsors providing ongoing personal support to JCCB mission.
• John & Janell EngelhardtsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Partner Sponsors with consistent support for JCCB programs.
• ScheelsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Scheels Overland Park hosts Ladies Night fundraising event with all ticket sales ($25 per ticket) benefiting JCCB. 2025 event raised $10,000 for Holiday Shop needs.
• Red Door Home StoresupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Host venue for JCYM Mix, Mingle & Make a Difference event located at 3805 W 95th Street, Overland Park, Kansas. Opened its fully decorated vision to event attendees for charity auction and holiday shopping.
• Farmers InsurancesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Christmas in July Festival sponsor providing support for community event.
• KC Wine CompanysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Beverage provider for JCYM Glow the Night Blacklight Bingo Fundraiser event on April 18, 2026 at KC Wine Company, Olathe, KS.
• Johnson County Young Matrons (JCYM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977JCYM became a Johnson County Young Matrons philanthropy in 1977. JCYM members help with JCCB's mission by donating and sorting items throughout the year as well as volunteering during the annual Festival of Trees Charity Auction. JCYM hosts the Mix, Mingle & Make a Difference fundraising event benefiting JCCB, raising over $9,375 in 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Greater Kansas City: Major regional funder and convener addressing poverty in the Kansas City metro. Comparable as a community-driven funding and service network for low-income residents, though at substantially larger scale and scope.
• Salvation Army (Kansas City Area): Operates the iconic Angel Tree program and Red Kettle campaigns providing holiday assistance and year-round social services. Broadly comparable mission of holiday-season aid to low-income families and seniors, though operating at much larger scale.
• Bishop Sullivan Center / Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas: Faith-based social services provider serving Johnson County with year-round emergency assistance including food, clothing, and holiday programs. Comparable target population and holiday-assistance model, with broader year-round services.

Direct peers

• Toys for Tots: National Marine Corps Reserve program distributing toys to children in need during the holiday season. Directly comparable to JCCB's toy and gift distribution to children from low-income families during December.
• Angel Tree (Prison Fellowship): National program providing Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated parents. Comparable gift-distribution model serving vulnerable children during the holiday season, with a specific beneficiary niche.
• Harvesters – The Community Food Network: Regional food bank serving Kansas and western Missouri, distributing groceries to food-insecure households. Comparable to JCCB's grocery-distribution component of the Holiday Shop, though operating as a year-round food bank rather than holiday-only.
• Giving the Basics: Kansas City-based nonprofit distributing hygiene and personal care items to low-income individuals. Directly comparable to JCCB's personal care item distribution within its Holiday Shop model.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City: Regional youth-services nonprofit serving low-income children in the Kansas City metro, including holiday-season programs. Comparable donor base, geographic overlap, and beneficiary focus on low-income children and teens.
• Christmas Connection (Springfield, MO): Holiday-assistance nonprofit in a different geography serving low-income families with gifts, food, and clothing through a single community-wide event. Closely comparable operating model to JCCB but in a different metropolitan market.

Emerging players

• Operation Christmas Spirit (regional toy drives): Various regional toy and gift drives operating in Midwestern markets during the holiday season. Functionally comparable as direct competitors for holiday-season corporate sponsorship dollars and donor attention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jccb_org
• Facebookfacebook.com/JohnsonCountyChristmasBureau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/johnsoncountychristmasbureau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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