CHABAD OF CALIFORNIA

What CHABAD OF CALIFORNIA does

Chabad of California is a religious nonprofit charitable organization affiliated with the international Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish movement, operating a network of community service programs across California. The organization delivers programming in education, drug rehabilitation, community outreach, crisis intervention, youth development (including summer camps), and the Friendship Circle volunteer-companionship initiative, serving both children and families in need and the broader Jewish community.

The organization's primary revenue mechanism is charitable fundraising, anchored by the annual Chabad Telethon event and an online donation platform hosted at chabad.com/donate. Donations are structured as tiered contributions ranging from $100 to $3,600, with each tier paired with a branded appreciation gift (such as embroidered apparel, limited-edition lithographs, custom timepieces, and handcrafted menorahs) sourced from in-kind sponsors including Action Embroidery, Raphael Abecassis, the Croton Group, Cosmo Collection, and Awards Plus USA. Supporting outreach channels include the official website, a Facebook page dedicated to the Chabad Telethon, and a library of video content series.

Operationally, the entity is small, with six employees listed in the firmographic data, and operates from California with a global donor reach via its online platform. No public financials, audited statements, or revenue disclosures are available, and the website displays a 2020 copyright notice. The underlying technology is limited to a standard web-based donation form with credit card processing — there are no documented APIs, software platforms, or proprietary technology assets. The organization functions primarily as a fundraising and program-delivery vehicle for the broader Chabad mission rather than as a technology or product business.

Name

CHABAD OF CALIFORNIA

Legal name

Chabad of California

Website

https://chabad.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chabad of California is a religious nonprofit charitable organization affiliated with the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, operating community programs in education, drug rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and youth services across California. It funds operations primarily through its annual Chabad Telethon event and a tiered online donation platform serving global individual donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Telethon: Revenue is generated through charitable donations collected via the Chabad Telethon and online donation platform. The organization offers tiered donation amounts with corresponding appreciation gifts for donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chabad of California is a religious nonprofit organization that provides community services including education, drug rehabilitation, community outreach, crisis intervention, youth programs, summer camps, and the Friendship Circle volunteer program. The organization raises funds primarily through the annual Chabad Telethon event and an online donation platform, with tiered giving levels and appreciation gifts for donors.

Product overview

Chabad of California operates as a charitable organization offering a donation-based telethon platform and multiple community service programs. The organization provides educational programs, drug rehabilitation, community outreach, crisis intervention, youth programs including summer camps, and the Friendship Circle program. The primary digital product is the online Chabad Telethon donation platform where supporters can make tax-deductible contributions. Associated video content includes Chabad First Hand, Telethon Moments, and Celebs Talk About Chabad video series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chabad Telethon Donation Platform Online donation platform supporting the Chabad Telethon, accepting tax-deductible contributions from individual donors to fund programs for children and families in need with food, shelter, education, and rehabilitation services.
• Education Programs Educational services and programs for community members and families served by Chabad of California.
• Drug Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation programs designed for individuals and families struggling with substance abuse.
• Community Outreach Community outreach services that connect Chabad with local communities across California.
• Crisis Intervention Crisis intervention services for individuals and families in urgent need.
• Friendship Circle Volunteer-based program connecting volunteers with individuals needing companionship and support.
• Youth Programs Youth development and engagement programs for children and teens in the community.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs for youth, operating under the broader youth programs umbrella.
• Annual Chabad Telethon Event Annual televised fundraising telethon event that drives donations for Chabad of California's charitable programs and generates broad awareness and support.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Action EmbroideryminorOthersGenerously sponsored the $180 donation gift (sports cap and designer shirt with Dancing Rabbi emblem) and the $1,000 donation gift (Letterman Jacket).
• Raphael AbecassisminorOthersRenowned Israeli artist who sponsored the $360 donation gift (signed and numbered limited edition lithograph).
• Croton GroupminorOthersGenerously sponsored the $500 donation gift (custom-made Croton Tonneau Timepiece with Hebrew markers and Dancing Rabbi).
• Cosmo CollectionminorOthersPresented the $1,800 Menorah gift - hand-crafted from fine pewter with Swarovski and Austrian crystals, measuring 13" tall by 13.5" wide.
• Awards Plus USAminorOthersGenerously sponsored the solid wood base for the $1,800 Menorah gift.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: A national faith-based nonprofit network delivering education, crisis intervention, and community outreach services comparable to Chabad's program mix.
• UJA-Federation of New York: One of the largest Jewish federations in the world, operating a comparable community fundraising and grantmaking model but at a materially larger scale than Chabad of California.
• The Salvation Army: A large faith-based charity running telethon-style fundraising, food/shelter programs, and rehabilitation services analogous to Chabad of California's community service verticals.

Direct peers

• American Jewish Committee (AJC): A Jewish advocacy and community organization with a donor-funded model serving the same Jewish community segment as Chabad of California.
• Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF): A Jewish-affiliated nonprofit that fundraises via events and digital giving to support community programs; comparable donor base and event-driven fundraising model.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: A regional Jewish philanthropic federation serving the California Jewish community through fundraising, grantmaking, and community services; directly comparable in donor base and geographic footprint.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies: A Greater Boston-based Jewish federation with education, youth, and social-service programs similar to Chabad's portfolio, serving a comparable communal donor base.
• Birthright Israel Foundation: A Jewish-affiliated foundation running donor-funded programs targeting the Jewish community, with comparable appeals based on community identity and mission.
• Chabad-Lubavitch: The international headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Chabad of California operates as a regional affiliate under this umbrella, sharing mission, programs, and brand identity.
• Hadassah: A Jewish-American nonprofit organization operating education, youth, and community programs with a similar donor-driven fundraising model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chabadtelethon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chabad-of-california

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