Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh

What Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh does

Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving as the central coordinating body for Jewish communal life across the Greater Raleigh area. Founded in 1984 (incorporated 1987) under multiple brand evolutions — originally Wake County Jewish Federation, then Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary, then its current name since 2019 — it operates as the umbrella for five wholly-owned operating units: the Jewish Community Center (JCC), Jewish Family Services, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the Jewish Community Foundation, and the David R. Kahn Community Campus. Its programs span the full life cycle, including Camp JCC, PJ Library, young-adult division programming, women's philanthropy (including the Lions of Judah giving society), senior wellness classes, and antisemitism-response resources.

The Federation's core 'product' is its 30-acre community campus and the affiliated agencies that deliver programming. The campus features a 15,000-square-foot Sports Pavilion, soccer fields, pool, amphitheater, ropes course, and multipurpose rooms available for community rental. Programs are delivered through three primary surfaces: (a) on-campus programming and rentals, (b) partner-synagogue programming at congregations such as Temple Beth Or, Beth Meyer, Beth El, and Beth Shalom, and (c) digital channels including a weekly newsletter reaching 30,000+ readers, the Shalom Greater Raleigh podcast, social media, and an online community calendar serving 20,000+ annual website visitors. There is no proprietary technology stack; the organization's digital presence runs on standard website/CRM tooling.

Revenue is generated through three streams: individual donations and an Annual Campaign (credit card, check, ACH/wire, Donor Advised Funds, IRA distributions, stock transfers), program and event fees (registration for Camp JCC, fitness/wellness classes, courses, social events with member-vs-community pricing differentials), and corporate sponsorships at Diamond and Platinum tiers. Multi-tier giving societies include Or Chadash ($216/yr), Matan Yomi ($365/yr), Ner Tamid ($432/yr), Mitzvah Maker ($613/yr), Ben-Gurion Society ($1,000+), and Lions of Judah ($5,000+). Distribution is overwhelmingly community-led via events, newcomer outreach, podcasts, newsletter, and word-of-mouth, with no paid acquisition motion. The Federation's catchment area comprises approximately 21,600 Jewish individuals, identified as one of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in America per a community survey conducted with Jewish Federations of North America and The Leon Levine Foundation.

Name

Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh

Legal name

Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh

Website

https://shalomraleigh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the central coordinating body for Jewish communal life across the Greater Raleigh area, operating a JCC, Jewish Family Services, JCRC, Jewish Community Foundation, and a 30-acre David R. Kahn Community Campus serving a catchment of approximately 21,600 Jewish individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Social Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYTHAHAAAA

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

Keywords

• Jewish community services
• Community philanthropy programs
• Jewish summer camp
• Social services nonprofit
• Religious community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations through various methods including credit card, check, ACH/wire transfers, Donor Advised Funds, IRA distributions, and stock transfers. The organization runs an Annual Campaign and accepts various forms of charitable giving.
2. Program and Event Fees: Registration and participation fees for community programs including Camp JCC, fitness classes, educational courses, and social events. Pricing varies by program and membership status.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, etc.) for events, campus advertising, and community-wide programs. Sponsors receive marketing and visibility benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates and delivers community programs, philanthropy vehicles, and social services for the Jewish community of Greater Raleigh. It operates through affiliated agencies (JCC, Jewish Family Services, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Community Foundation) and runs programs including Camp JCC, PJ Library, Young Adult Division, Women's Philanthropy, and facility rentals at the 30-acre David R. Kahn Community Campus.

Product overview

Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh is a non-profit community organization that offers a portfolio of Jewish community programs and services rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include Camp JCC (summer day camp), PJ Library (free Jewish children's books), the David R. Kahn Community Campus (30-acre facility rentals), Shalom Greater Raleigh Podcast, Jewish Community Relations Council advocacy programs, Young Adult Division engagement programming, Women's Philanthropy initiatives including Lions of Judah, and the Parent WCPSS Toolkit resource for schools. These programs serve the Greater Raleigh Jewish community across all ages and life stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp JCC Summer day camp program for children running Jewish values through activities including swimming, lake activities, sports, and Israeli cultural programming through shlichot (Israeli counselors).
• Facility Rentals at David R. Kahn Community Campus Rental of the 30-acre community campus facilities including multipurpose rooms with AV equipment, covered pavilion, sports fields, pool, and ropes course for corporate events, bar/bat mitzvahs, pool parties, sports leagues, and community gatherings.
• Young Adult Division

Named customers3 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• BizComflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond level corporate sponsor of the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh, providing marketing and visibility support for community events and programs.
• Campbell OrthodonticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level corporate sponsor providing support for federation events and programs with marketing visibility benefits.
• Jewish Federations of North AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation body that collaborated on community survey with The Leon Levine Foundation to assess the needs and growth of the Greater Raleigh Jewish community.
• Harold Grinspoon FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational foundation that partners with local Jewish organizations to operate the PJ Library program, sending free Jewish children's books to families.
• Jewish for Good (Durham)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDurham-based partner organization collaborating on Israel Task Force initiatives and shared programming since 2003.
• Ganei Alon Community Center (Hadera, Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister city partnership through Israel Task Force supporting Ethiopian Jewish immigrants in Hadera, Israel. Federation has contributed computer labs, children's facilities, sports field, and music room.
• Tzofim (Israel Scout Caravan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsraeli Scouts Friendship Caravan program bringing Israeli teen ambassadors to North America for over 50 years. Federation hosts annual visits featuring performance and cultural exchange.
• Wake County Public School SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with WCPSS on antisemitism response, creating parent toolkit for addressing hate and bullying in schools. Partnership on school calendar issues and constructive engagement.
• Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater RaleighflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency providing fitness, aquatic, camp, and cultural programs. Co-located at David R. Kahn Community Campus with shared facilities.
• Jewish Family ServicesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency providing social services, food pantry, and family support programs. Shares mission of caring for community members in need.
• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated council addressing antisemitism, community relations, and advocacy. Handles incident reporting and government relations.
• Jewish Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation division established in 2000 for endowment management and planned giving, enabling long-term legacy support for community programming.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: A large, established Jewish Federation with a comprehensive agency network and significant community assets. Comparable umbrella structure across JCC, social services, and community relations.
• UJA-Federation of New York: The largest Jewish Federation in North America, operating an extensive network of beneficiary agencies. Provides a reference point for what scaled federation operations look like, though serving a far larger constituency.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: A larger established Jewish Federation serving the DC metro area with a broader portfolio of agencies and significantly greater annual campaign revenue, but operating the same multi-agency umbrella model.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: A long-established Jewish Federation with a comparable multi-agency model including JCC, family services, and community relations council components.

Direct peers

• Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte: A nearby Carolinas-based Jewish Federation serving a similar growing Southern Jewish community. Operates comparable JCC, family services, and philanthropy programming.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas: A regional Jewish Federation serving the Dallas area with JCC, Jewish Family Services, and community campus assets. Comparable size and growing-community positioning in a Sun Belt market.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: A regional Jewish Federation serving the Greater Atlanta area with a comparable scope of agencies, programs, philanthropy vehicles, and community campus model. Operates in a growing Sun Belt Jewish community similar to Greater Raleigh.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Houston: A regional Jewish Federation with similar agency structure (JCC, family services, community relations council) and community campus approach. Operates in a comparable fast-growing metropolitan area.

Others

• Harold Grinspoon Foundation: A national Jewish foundation that partners with local Federations to operate the PJ Library program. Functions as a programmatic partner and funding collaborator rather than a competitor.
• Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA): The national umbrella body that coordinates the network of 146 Jewish Federations across North America. Functions as a strategic partner, convener, and shared services provider rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JewishFederationGR/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishfedgreaterraleigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewishfederationgreaterraleigh

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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