Hillel at the University of California

What Hillel at the University of California does

Hillel at UCLA is a non-profit Jewish campus organization founded in 1940 and legally named "Hillel, the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life at UCLA" (EIN #46-0573247). It operates as part of the Hillel International network, the largest Jewish campus organization serving more than 180,000 Jewish students at over 850 colleges and universities. The organization serves approximately 5,000 Jewish students at UCLA through six core program areas: Leadership, Social Action, Jewish Learning, Israel, Shabbat & Holidays, and Culture & The Arts. Its primary asset is a 25,000 sq ft purpose-built facility at 574 Hilgard Avenue on the UCLA campus, which includes the Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts (five gallery spaces, 2,500 sq ft, presenting nine exhibits per academic year), a kosher catering kitchen branded "Our Kosher Table," an on-site Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cafe, and multiple programming spaces.

Hillel at UCLA has no proprietary technology; its "products" are physical programs and community services rather than software. Revenue is generated primarily through individual charitable donations (over 50% of budget), foundation grants (notably The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation), UC system settlement funds awarded in 2024, venue rentals of its facility, kosher catering, and Hillel International support. Services to students are provided free of charge. Distribution is exclusively on-campus and direct, with no geographic expansion plans.

Following the October 7, 2023 events and the April 2024 anti-Zionist encampments at UCLA, the organization has materially expanded its operational scope: it now provides armed security whenever the building is open, expanded mental health services including individual therapy and pastoral care, and has deepened its institutional role by becoming an advisor to Chancellor Frenk's Initiative to Combat Antisemitism at UCLA. Leadership is anchored by Executive Director Daniel Gold (Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chair), Chief Development Officer Rachael Petru, and Director of Community Philanthropy Julia Dris.

Name

Hillel at the University of California

Legal name

Hillel, the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life at UCLA

Website

https://uclahillel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hillel at UCLA is a non-profit Jewish campus organization founded in 1940 that serves approximately 5,000 Jewish UCLA students through leadership, learning, social action, Israel, Shabbat/holiday, and arts programming from its 25,000 sq ft on-campus facility at 574 Hilgard Avenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewish Campus Life & Community Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jewish Broadcasting (MPABALAF), Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ), Nutrition, Dietary Management & Allergen/Accommodation Services (EDALADAJ)

Keywords

• Jewish campus life
• Student community programming
• Kosher event venues
• Jewish identity development
• Israel campus engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

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 Charitable Donations: Over 50% of Hillel at UCLA's budget comes from individual donors. The organization accepts one-time and monthly donations, tribute gifts, legacy/planned giving, and stock gifts. Donors can give at various levels with recognition benefits.
2. Foundation and Institutional Support: The organization receives funding from foundations including The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, and participates in settlement funds from UC system litigation. Hillel International provides organizational support.
3. Venue Rentals and Catering: The 25,000 sq ft facility generates revenue through venue rentals for events and kosher catering services (Our Kosher Table). Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf operates as an on-site coffee shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hillel at UCLA is a non-profit Jewish campus organization that serves as the central address for Jewish life at the University of California, Los Angeles. The organization provides Jewish identity programming across six core areas — Leadership, Social Action, Jewish Learning, Israel, Shabbat & Holidays, and Culture & The Arts — supported by a 25,000 sq. ft. facility offering venue rentals, kosher catering, an on-site Coffee Bean café, the Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts, campus security services, and mental health support.

Product overview

Hillel at UCLA is a single, unified campus Jewish life organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services for Jewish students at UCLA. The core offering centers on Jewish identity building through six key program areas: Leadership, Social Action, Jewish Learning, Israel, Shabbat & Holidays, and Culture & The Arts. Supporting infrastructure includes a 25,000 sq. ft. venue available for rental, on-site kosher catering, a Coffee Bean cafe, the Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts (with five galleries presenting nine annual exhibitions), campus security services, and mental health support. The organization also operates the Israel on Campus initiative to combat antisemitism and promote positive campus climate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hillel at UCLA Main Organization

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Orthodox Union's Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (JLIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2024Hillel's partnership with JLIC ensures the organization serves as a vibrant hub for all Jews on campus, including Orthodox students. JLIC educators provide Torah learning and religious programming alongside Hillel's broader offerings. This partnership was highlighted in the context of UC settlement fund distribution.
• Jewish Federation of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2024Formal partnership with the Jewish Federation of LA for community support, security coordination through the Community Security Initiative, and collaborative programming. The Federation provides organizational support and crisis response resources.
• Academic Engagement NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2024Hillel holds formal partnership with the Academic Engagement Network, a beneficiary organization under the UC settlement focused on Jewish campus advocacy and engagement.
• Jewish Faculty Resilience Group (JFrg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHillel partnered with the Jewish Faculty Resilience Group at UCLA to form a Jewish faculty working group advocating to restore funding to UCLA and work with UCOP on reasonable settlement. This group has been at the forefront of fighting campus antisemitism.
• Chabad at UCLAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Jewish unity (JEWnity) programming, including joint Purim celebrations and community events. Works together to model Jewish unity for all Jewish Bruins.
• OlamimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Jewish unity initiatives and campus climate advocacy. Collaborates on programming including the Community Vigil of Hope and Homecoming.
• Bruins for IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent organization partner in Israel programming, campus advocacy, and rallies. Hillel backs Bruins for Israel programming including documentary screenings, Israel Week events, and rallies.
• Students Supporting IsraelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the coalition of Jewish organizations at UCLA working together for campus climate improvement and hostage advocacy.
• Jewish Community FederationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity security partnership through the Community Security Initiative, which works directly with the FBI and provides security coordination for Jewish institutions.
• Hillel InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the Hillel movement, Hillel at UCLA receives organizational support, participates in the Campus Climate Initiative, and benefits from national coordination. Hillel International is the umbrella organization serving over 180,000 Jewish students at 850+ campuses.
• UCLA AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHillel works with UCLA Chancellor Frenk and administration on campus climate initiatives, antisemitism reporting, and Jewish student support. The organization participates in the Initiative to Combat Antisemitism at UCLA.
• UCLA Center for Jewish StudiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsorship of academic events, lectures, and exhibitions at the Dortort Center including the Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture and various symposia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hillel International: Parent organization and largest Jewish campus network serving 180,000+ students at 850+ campuses globally. Directly comparable as the umbrella movement whose programming model Hillel at UCLA replicates, with national fundraising, training, and Campus Climate Initiative capabilities.

Emerging players

• ACLU SoCal: Adjacent civil rights and campus advocacy organization that intersects with Hillel's work on antisemitism and equal campus access. Comparable in engaging UCLA administration on student rights, though broader in scope.
• Bruins for Israel: UCLA student organization that Hillel actively backs for Israel programming, documentary screenings, and rallies. Direct comparable in mission on UCLA campus, with Hillel serving as the umbrella institution.

Direct peers

• Hillel at USC: Direct Los Angeles peer Hillel serving Jewish students at USC with similar programming portfolio. Geographic and demographic overlap makes it the closest comparable donor-market and competitive peer in the LA Jewish student landscape.
• Hillel at NYU: Another major urban university Hillel serving a large Jewish student population with similar programming in Jewish life, learning, Israel engagement, and arts/culture. Closely comparable in scale, mission, and urban university context.
• Chabad at UCLA: Co-located Jewish campus organization at UCLA offering Orthodox programming, Shabbat dinners, and Jewish learning. Direct peer in mission, audience, and location - notably a strategic partner for Jewish unity (JEWnity) programming alongside Hillel.
• Orthodox Union JLIC: Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus - core strategic partner of Hillel at UCLA providing Torah learning and Orthodox programming on campus. Comparable as a Jewish campus education provider operating alongside Hillel.
• Hillel at Harvard: Elite university Hillel comparable in scale and prestige, with similar programming across Jewish life, learning, and Israel. Direct peer in serving high-density Jewish student populations at selective universities.
• Jewish Federation of Los Angeles: Formal Hillel partner providing community support, security coordination (Community Security Initiative with FBI), and collaborative programming. Comparable as a Jewish community anchor organization serving overlapping constituents and donors in the LA region.

Regional players

• Magen Am (Community Security Initiative LA): LA Jewish community security coordination organization operating as part of Jewish Federation LA. Provides security resources to Hillel at UCLA and other Jewish institutions - comparable as a Jewish institutional security and crisis response peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/HillelatUCLACommunity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzZMRkJr7asAWcU2X3EN2TA?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/HillelatUCLACommunity
• Instagraminstagram.com/hillelatucla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillel-at-ucla

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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