JewishColumbus

Name

JewishColumbus

Legal name

JewishColumbus

Website

https://jewishcolumbus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewish Community Federation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Community federation services
• Jewish philanthropy programs
• Donor-advised funds
• Community security operations
• Planned giving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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. Annual Campaign Donations: The primary revenue stream consists of annual campaign donations from community members supporting Jewish programs in Columbus, Israel, and worldwide. The 2026 Annual Campaign raised $15 million with over 550 first-time donors.
2. Donor-Advised Funds: Donor-advised funds allow donors to establish charitable funds with an initial gift of $2,500, recommending grants to charities over time while receiving immediate tax benefits.
3. LIFE & LEGACY Planned Giving: Planned giving and legacy programs enable donors to include gifts in wills, estate plans, or as beneficiaries of retirement funds to support Jewish organizations in perpetuity.
4. Designated Funds: Contributions to specific foundation funds through The Giving Hub for designated charitable purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JewishColumbus is a Jewish community federation that raises charitable donations through its Annual Campaign, donor-advised funds, planned giving programs, and designated funds. It redistributes these contributions to fund local Jewish partner agencies, synagogues, schools, and social service providers, while also running direct community programs including youth and family programs (PJ Library, Israel Experience Grants, B'nai Tzedek Funds, JCYF), women's philanthropy, community security operations, and Israel/global partnership programs such as Partnership2Gether with Kfar Saba.

Product overview

JewishColumbus is a Jewish community federation organization serving Central Ohio, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of community programs and services rather than a unified software product. The portfolio includes: youth and family programs (PJ Library, overnight Jewish summer camp, Israel Experience Grants, B'nai Tzedek Funds, JCYF teen philanthropy); education navigation services; security programs (community security, Security Operations Center); Israel and global connection programs (Partnership 2Gether with Kfar Saba, Shlichim); women's philanthropy giving societies; donor services (Donor-Advised Funds, LIFE & LEGACY planned giving); scholarships; kosher resource directory; and community relations and advocacy (JCRC). These are community programs funded through annual campaigns and donations, not commercial software products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PJ Library
• Israel Experience Grants
• B'nai Tzedek Funds
• JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF)
• Women's Philanthropy
• Israel Connection / Partnership 2Gether
• Community Security Program
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Donor-Advised Funds
• LIFE & LEGACY Program
• Scholarships

Quantifiable outcome

• $15M raised in 2026 Annual Campaign with 550+ first-time donors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kfar Saba (Partnership 2Gether)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Partnership2Gether creates long-term partnerships building living bridges between Kfar Saba and Columbus Jewish community since 2002. Programs include Educational Bridge (school partnerships), Medical Delegation (annual visits to Meir Hospital), Mamanet cachibol league, and Net@ technology program for youth.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor more than 30 years, JewishColumbus has collaborated with the Jewish Agency for Israel to sponsor Community Shlichim (Shaliach) who educate all ages about Israel, serve as advocates, and plan community events including the annual Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration.
• JLenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewishColumbus is a longtime partner and early supporter of JLens, investing with purpose to strengthen community and combat antisemitism. Participated in NYSE closing bell for launch of TOV, the first Jewish values-based exchange-traded fund.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewishColumbus partnered with ADL for the historic launch of TOV (first Jewish values-based ETF) at the New York Stock Exchange, with ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt noting the importance of new tactics to defeat antisemitism.
• RootOnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRootOne offers vouchers of up to $3,000 for Jewish teen Israel trips. JewishColumbus partnership connects local teens with more than 60 different Israel trip options, with 100+ local teens connected through this partnership.
• Ohio Jewish CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Jewish Communities advocates on behalf of Jewish communities across Ohio, strengthening relationships and advancing shared communal priorities. JewishColumbus works with them for state and federal security funding advocacy.
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partner supporting Jews in need worldwide. JewishColumbus supports JDC programs helping 22,000 elderly Jews in former Soviet Union receive winter relief.
• Jewish Federations of North AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership connecting Columbus with Jewish federations across North America for shared resources and programming.
• Birthright IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote and support Birthright Israel free trips for young Jewish adults ages 18-26, strengthening Israel connection for the next generation.
• Hindu Society of Central OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith partnership through dialogue focused on learning about Jewish faith, strengthening connections, and affirming shared commitment to confronting hate. Plans include joint Hanukkah-Diwali celebration.
• Columbus Community KollelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner enriching Jewish life through Torah learning, community programs, and opportunities for meaningful Jewish engagement.
• Columbus Jewish Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner preserving, sharing, and celebrating stories, records, and memories of Jewish life in Central Ohio.
• Chai 614minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based village network helping older adults stay connected, supported, and engaged in the Jewish community.
• Shalom Alliance of Central OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner supporting Jewish community connection, resources, and engagement across Central Ohio.
• BBYO InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish teen organization providing leadership development and Israel programming for high school and middle school teens.
• Jewish Fertility FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing fertility support and family-building assistance to Jewish individuals and families.
• World ORTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Jewish education organization providing technology and vocational training worldwide.
• Ohio Jewish Communities (Security Advocacy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough advocacy efforts, secured more than $1.2 million in state and federal funding for security of Jewish institutions across Central Ohio, including upgraded camera systems, mobile security for outdoor events, and improved law enforcement coordination.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• The Jewish Federations of North America: National umbrella organization coordinating 150+ Jewish federations including JewishColumbus. Provides shared services, advocacy, and Israel allocation frameworks that JewishColumbus plugs into as a member federation.
• Harold Grinspoon Foundation (PJ Library/LIFE & LEGACY): Jewish charitable foundation that operates PJ Library and LIFE & LEGACY programs which JewishColumbus delivers locally. A partner/program operator rather than competitor, but a comparable philanthropic organization with similar grantmaking and Jewish community programming.

Direct peers

• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Mid-sized U.S. regional Jewish federation with comparable community size, demographic profile, and program portfolio including annual campaigns, women's philanthropy, Israel experiences, and security initiatives.
• Jewish Federation of Cleveland: Ohio-based Jewish federation serving a similar mid-sized Great Lakes Jewish community with campaign, programming, education, and security functions. Geographic and demographic comparability with JewishColumbus.
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies (Boston): Large regional Jewish federation offering the full suite of community foundation services including campaigns, DAFs, planned giving, and Israel partnerships at a higher fundraising scale than JewishColumbus.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh: A regional Jewish community federation of comparable scale serving a mid-sized U.S. Jewish community through campaigns, donor advised funds, women's philanthropy, and security programs. Highly comparable structure and operating model to JewishColumbus.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco: A larger West Coast Jewish federation offering similar community foundation services, planned giving programs, and Israel partnerships. Comparable mission with larger fundraising scale.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: Major East Coast Jewish federation with full-service community programming across security, education, social services, and global Jewish engagement. Operates at a larger scale than JewishColumbus but with the same federation model.
• UJA-Federation of New York: The largest Jewish federation in North America, operating campaign, social services, and Israel programs nationally. Significantly larger than JewishColumbus but most comparable in mission, model, and program scope.

Regional players

• Columbus Foundation: A large community foundation serving the Columbus, Ohio region with donor-advised funds, planned giving, and grantmaking. Operates in the same geographic market but serves the broader (non-Jewish) community, making it a partial functional comparable for the community foundation model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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