Institute for Applied Research & Community Collaboration

What Institute for Applied Research & Community Collaboration does

The Institute for Applied Research & Community Collaboration (ARCC, also operating as ARCC Institute) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit research organization headquartered at 500 New Hempstead Rd, Suite D, New City, New York, in Rockland County. Its stated mission is to improve quality of life in the frum (Orthodox Jewish) community by conducting rigorous research on psychiatric, psychological, and social issues — including dating, marriage and divorce patterns, BRCA genetic-testing awareness and uptake, emotional health, and teacher-student relationships — and translating findings into actionable guidance for community organizations, rabbanim, clinicians, and philanthropists.

ARCC's core product surface is a portfolio of research projects rather than a unified software product. The flagship is DAAS (Data Analytics Addressing Shidduchim), a multi-phase community-survey initiative on dating, marriage, divorce, and single-hood rates, delivered through an anonymous Qualtrics-hosted survey and supported by a dedicated project leader, biostatistician, and project managers. Additional active research includes the BRCA Genetic Testing project (in partnership with Columbia University), the Jewish Marriage Research Initiative, the Marriage Trajectory Project on divorce correlates, and a Real Time Teacher Feedback study (in partnership with PNQ). The underlying technology is survey-based data collection combined with biostatistical analysis; ARCC has no commercial software offering, mobile app, API, or AI/ML components disclosed.

ARCC's business model is donor and grant funded. Research participation is free, there is no paid product, pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue is recorded as 'Not available.' Distribution is through a regional, partnership-driven go-to-market: ARCC embeds with Orthodox service organizations (Shalom Task Force, Relief, Our Place, TAG Institute, CAPs, Sister to Sister) and academic partners (Columbia University, Touro University) to recruit survey participants and disseminate findings, with a small 16-20 person staff anchored by founders and senior clinical-research leadership.

Name

Institute for Applied Research & Community Collaboration

Legal name

Institute for Applied Research & Community Collaboration

Website

https://arccinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Institute for Applied Research & Community Collaboration is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization that conducts rigorous academic and survey-based research on health, emotional health, and social issues facing the Orthodox Jewish community, then translates findings into practical guidance for community organizations, rabbanim, clinicians, and educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Research Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Community health research
• Social issue research
• Nonprofit research institute
• Marriage and dating research
• Psychological research services

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the mission of improving quality of life in the Orthodox Jewish community through research.
2. 501(c)(3) Non-profit Status: ARCC is a non-profit organization qualified as a tax exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, enabling grant funding and charitable contributions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ARCC conducts rigorous, community-collaborative research on health, emotional health, and social issues affecting the Orthodox Jewish (frum) community. Its primary offerings are multi-phase research projects delivered through surveys, statistical analysis, and academic partnerships with institutions such as Columbia University and PNQ, with the flagship DAAS project focused on dating, marriage, divorce, and single-hood data.

Product overview

ARCC Institute operates as a non-profit research organization offering multiple distinct research projects and community-focused research services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include DAAS (Data Analytics Addressing Shidduchim), a major multi-phase data collection initiative on marriage and dating patterns; BRCA Genetic Testing Research conducted in partnership with Columbia University; the Jewish Marriage Research Initiative and Marriage Trajectory Project analyzing divorce and marriage trends; and a Real Time Teacher Feedback System research project with PNQ. All research is designed to translate academic findings into practical community solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAAS: Data Analytics Addressing Shidduchim - a multi-phase project providing data-driven perspective on dating and marriage issues to inform decision making for policy and action in the Orthodox Jewish community

Products and services

• DAAS (Data Analytics Addressing Shidduchim) Multi-phase research project that collects anonymous communal data on dating, marriage, divorce, and single-hood rates in the Jewish Orthodox community, identifies patterns across time, gender, age, and demographics, and aims to inform community interventions helping more people get married.
• BRCA Genetic Testing Research
• Jewish Marriage Research Initiative
• Marriage Trajectory Project
• Real Time Teacher Feedback System Research

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 peer-reviewed publications authored by team members
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Columbia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Columbia University on the BRCA Project, exploring the rate of BRCA gene testing in the Orthodox Jewish community and reasons high-risk populations refrained from testing.
• PNQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PNQ exploring the impact of real-time teacher feedback systems on student-teacher relationships in the classroom.
• Shalom Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating with ARCC on research initiatives serving the Orthodox Jewish community.
• ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization working with ARCC on research initiatives.
• Our PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating with ARCC on research initiatives.
• TAG Institute for Social DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on social development working with ARCC on community research.
• Center for Applied Psychology (CAPs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPs at Bikur Cholim in Monsey, NY, is both a partner and home to ARCC's Executive Director Dr. Isaac Schechter who serves as Director of CAPs.
• Sister to SistercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating with ARCC on research initiatives serving women in the Orthodox Jewish community.
• Touro UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYosef Sokol maintains a dual appointment as Assistant Professor at Touro University's PsyD Program.
• James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYosef Sokol serves as Research Scientist at this VA Medical Center, conducting research on developing novel clinical interventions for the mentally ill.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CASJE (Consortium for Applied Studies in Jewish Education): A research collaborative producing applied social science research on Jewish education and engagement. Directly comparable to ARCC for its social-science research methodology, focus on Jewish communal improvement, and dissemination of findings to practitioners and funders.
• Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies (Brandeis University): A university-based research center studying Jewish community demographics, education, and identity. Directly comparable to ARCC as both conduct empirical, social-science research on Jewish communal life and translate findings into policy recommendations.
• Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools: A network and advocacy organization supporting Jewish day schools through research, field-building, and policy work. Comparable to ARCC for its Jewish community focus, research-driven approach, and convening of communal stakeholders.
• S3 - Synagogue Studies Institute: A research and consulting organization focused on synagogue vitality, leadership, and engagement within Jewish communities. Comparable to ARCC in its research-to-practice orientation and Jewish community focus.
• Rosov Consulting: A consulting and research firm specializing in Jewish education, communal engagement, and philanthropic evaluation. Comparable to ARCC in mission (evidence-based improvement of Jewish communal life) and methodology (rigorous survey research, client advisory work).
• Nishma Research: A Jewish communal research firm conducting surveys and studies on synagogue engagement, leadership, and community attitudes. Comparable to ARCC in survey-based methodology and Jewish community focus, though more focused on synagogue demographics.

Broad incumbents

• The Jewish Education Project: A nonprofit supporting Jewish education innovation, research, and educator development. Comparable to ARCC for its Jewish education focus and research dissemination, though broader in scope and longer-established.
• Jewish Federation of North America: The largest centralized Jewish communal philanthropy and social services umbrella in North America. Comparable to ARCC as a community-serving nonprofit but operates at vastly greater scale, with broader programmatic scope including welfare, education, and advocacy.

Others

• AVI CHAI Foundation: A private foundation that funds Jewish education, engagement, and identity initiatives. Adjacent to ARCC as a potential funder rather than direct peer, but operates in the same Jewish communal improvement space and has historically funded research initiatives of comparable scope.

Regional players

• USC Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life: An academic research center studying Jewish community, identity, and contributions in American life. Comparable to ARCC in academic research methodology and Jewish community focus, but operates regionally in Southern California and as part of a university.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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