Hillel Jewish Student Center

What Hillel Jewish Student Center does

Hillel Jewish Student Center (Hillel at ASU) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish student organization incorporated in Arizona (EIN 86-6053859), founded in 1945 and headquartered at 1012 S Mill Avenue, Tempe. It operates as a campus chapter of Hillel International and serves Jewish undergraduate and graduate students across all four Arizona State University campuses, where an estimated 3,500-4,000 Jewish students are enrolled. The organization employs approximately 10 full-time staff including Executive Director Debbie Yunker Kail, Managing Director Taylor M Silverman, Campus Rabbi Aviva Funke, and a Director of Student Impact, Development Specialist, Israel Fellow, Community Engagement Specialist, Innovation Fellow, and Marketing/Development Manager.

Its core service portfolio includes weekly student-led Shabbat services and kosher dinners, free 10-day Birthright Israel trips, multi-week educational cohorts (Kol Yisrael, JLF Thrive, First Year Leadership), on-campus kosher dining via the Chick-In Mediterranean restaurant and the Kosher Bistro at Hassayampa, holiday programming across the Jewish calendar, student scholarships, an Opportunity Office for internships and jobs, affinity groups (JPride, Jewish Business Community, Enjewneering, Jews in Journalism), study abroad partnerships with Hebrew University and University of Haifa, and a Campus Climate Response program addressing antisemitism. Technology is not a core component; operations rely on standard SMS event-registration, social media (Instagram @asuhillel, Facebook), email, and online donation systems. The organization also stewards two certified Czech Memorial Scrolls (MST#1364 Libochovice and MST#1459 Praha-Strasnice).

Revenue is generated through philanthropic contributions rather than commercial sales: individual donations including monthly Sun Devil Sustainer gifts, planned giving via the Legacy Society (a LIFE & LEGACY partner with the Jewish Community Foundation), an annual L'Dor V'Dor gala with tiered sponsorships, low-volume branded merchandise (kippot and Hebrew-lettered shirts priced at $15-$18), and tiered family memberships (Family Circle $180/year, Sun Devil Family $1,000/year, Pitchfork Family $2,500/year). A $10 million naming gift from the Levine Family Foundation, one of the largest single gifts to a Hillel in the United States, is funding a new state-of-the-art center for Jewish life with a matching component. Most programs and services are provided free to students.

Name

Hillel Jewish Student Center

Legal name

Hillel Jewish Student Center

Website

https://hillelasu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hillel Jewish Student Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Hillel International affiliate that enriches Jewish undergraduate and graduate students at Arizona State University through Shabbat services, Birthright Israel trips, kosher dining, educational cohorts, holiday programming, scholarships, and campus climate response, funded primarily by philanthropic donations and a transformational $10 million Levine Family Foundation naming gift.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Jewish student services
• Religious programming
• Community engagement
• Student enrichment programs
• Campus ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

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 Donations: Individual donors contribute to support Jewish student programming. The organization offers monthly donor programs (Sun Devil Sustainer), one-time gifts, and various planned giving options including bequests, charitable gift annuities, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, and gifts of life insurance.
2. Planned Giving & Estate Gifts: Legacy Society members support through bequests, charitable gift annuities, IRA beneficiary designations, and other estate planning vehicles. The organization partners with LIFE & LEGACY program through Jewish Community Foundation.
3. Merchandise Sales: The store sells branded merchandise including kippot, Hebrew-lettered shirts for adults and children. Proceeds support Hillel operations.
4. Annual Gala Revenue: L'Dor V'Dor annual gala generates sponsorship revenue and donations. The event includes various sponsorship tiers (Champion, Sustainer, A Mountain, Pitchfork, Sun Devil).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hillel Jewish Student Center at ASU enriches the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students at Arizona State University through religious services (Shabbat, High Holidays), Birthright Israel trips, educational cohorts, kosher dining, scholarships, antisemitism response, and community-building programs. The organization operates a campus center with paid professional staff and delivers services primarily free of charge to students across all four ASU campuses.

Product overview

Hillel at ASU is a Jewish student center offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for Jewish undergraduate and graduate students at Arizona State University. The core offerings include weekly Shabbat services and dinners, Birthright Israel trips, student scholarships, and educational classes and cohorts (Kol Yisrael, JLF Thrive, First Year Leadership). Additional services encompass kosher food options (Chick-In, Kosher Bistro, catering), holiday celebrations (High Holidays, Sukkot, Passover, Chanukah, Purim), affinity groups, alumni programs, study abroad opportunities in Israel, an Opportunity Office for career resources, and campus climate response initiatives addressing antisemitism. The organization also maintains a texting platform for event registration. These programs are designed to enrich Jewish identity, build leadership skills, and create community for students across ASU's four campuses.

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Products and services

• Shabbat Services and Dinners Weekly student-led Reform and Conservative Shabbat services followed by free kosher home-cooked meals, held almost every Friday night for Jewish students at ASU.
• Birthright Israel Trips Free 10-day immersive trips to Israel for Jewish young adults, exploring beaches, deserts, historical sites, and authentic cuisine with logistics handled by Hillel.
• Student Scholarships Jewish scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students including Hillel International scholarships, ASU Jewish Studies scholarships, and Hillel Student Travel Scholarships for leadership conferences.
• Classes and Cohorts Educational programs including Kol Yisrael (6-week Israeli culture cohort), JLF Thrive: Torah of Positive Psychology (8-week cohort), and First Year Leadership cohort.
• Kosher Food Services On-campus kosher dining options including Chick-In Mediterranean restaurant at Tooker Dining Hall and the Kosher Bistro at Hassayampa Academic Village, plus kosher catering services.
• High Holidays Programming Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, festive meals, and community programming led by Rabbi Aviva Funke and student leaders.
• Holiday Celebrations Celebrations for Sukkot, Passover, Chanukah, and Purim including Sukkah installations, Passover Seders and Pantry, latke parties, candle lightings, and annual Casino Night.
• Opportunity Office Resource hub connecting students to jobs, internships, fellowships, scholarships, and community programs including Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative support groups.
• Affinity Groups Interest-based communities including JPride (tikkun olam/volunteer), Jewish Business Community, Enjewneering (engineering), Jews in Journalism, and campus-specific groups for Downtown and Polytechnic campuses.
• Alumni Programs Programs maintaining relationships with Jewish ASU alumni including young professional organization partnerships with JNFuture Arizona, NOWGen PHX, and Moishe House Phoenix.
• Study Abroad in Israel Partnership with ASU Global Education Office for study abroad programs in Israel at Hebrew University and University of Haifa, plus Faculty-Directed and Global Intensive Experience Programs.
• Campus Climate Response Three-pronged approach to antisemitism including instilling Jewish pride, prioritizing education on recognizing and reporting antisemitism, and fostering university and community partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 85% of American college-age Jews attend higher education where Hillel serves as the central Jewish life organization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Community Foundation - LIFE & LEGACYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership program promoting end-of-lifetime giving to Jewish organizations. Hillel launched Legacy Society as partner with LIFE & LEGACY.
• Kahal: Your Jewish Home AbroadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConnects Jewish students studying abroad with Jewish community worldwide
• Jewish Free LoanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides interest-free loans to Arizona's Jewish community including students for tuition and education expenses
• StandWithUsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIsrael education organization offering campus leadership opportunities for students
• Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition providing campus leadership opportunities and Israel programming support
• ASU AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with ASU administration including monthly senior-level meetings on campus climate, counseling services, victim services, student accessibility, and health services
• JNFuture ArizonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung professional organization of Jewish National Fund engaging young leaders in environmentalism and community development in Israel
• NOWGen PHXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDivision of Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix engaging young adults 21-40 with Jewish community through events and Birthright trips
• Moishe House PhoenixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewish young adult organization providing programming for 20-somethings in Scottsdale
• ASU Counseling CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mental health support including same-day in-person consultations at all four ASU campuses and telehealth appointments
• ASU Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity health services providing accessible, affordable healthcare for students
• BBYO, NFTY, Hebrew High, Congregation Beth Israel's Ma'ayanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewish teen organizations providing leadership development and preparation for college Jewish life
• Chateau LuxeminorOthersEvent venue for L'Dor V'Dor annual gala celebrating Jewish life at ASU

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hillel at the University of Wisconsin–Madison: Hillel chapter at a large Big Ten public university, comparable to Hillel at ASU in scale, institutional setting, and programmatic mix (Shabbat, Birthright, kosher food, Israel trips). Useful peer for benchmarking peer-Hillel performance and fundraising.
• Chabad on Campus: Chabad's campus programming arm recruits Jewish students at US universities through Shabbat dinners, holiday programming, and Jewish education — directly overlapping Hillel's core offering. Operates with a similar model on the same target audience at competing universities.
• Hillel at Harvard: One of the largest and best-resourced Hillel chapters nationally. Direct peer in serving Jewish undergraduates/graduates with pluralistic programming, kosher dining, Birthright, and Israel engagement; functions as the gold-standard comparator on donor scale and facility footprint.
• Hillel at UCLA: Sister Hillel chapter serving ~3,000+ Jewish students at a large public research university. Same programming mix (Shabbat, Birthright, Israel education, antisemitism response) and similar donor/constituent model, making it the closest direct comparable for operations and scale.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix: Regional Jewish communal umbrella and major funder in Greater Phoenix. Operates programs including NOWGen PHX and JNFuture referenced in Hillel at ASU's partnerships; structurally comparable as a broad Jewish-services incumbent in the same geographic and donor ecosystem.
• Hillel International: Parent network and umbrella organization for all campus Hillels including Hillel at ASU. Sets standards, awards (e.g., Exemplar of Excellence), and operates shared donor infrastructure. Comparable as the broader incumbent in the same Jewish campus-services category.
• Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix: Jewish communal grantmaking backbone supporting Hillel at ASU operations through the Center for Jewish Philanthropy. Comparable as a regional Jewish incumbent that shapes funding flows to campus and other communal programming in the same geography.

Others

• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Large, multi-campus religious student organization with comparable structure (chapter-based, donor-funded, identity-affirming programming, leadership development). Not a direct competitor but the closest structural analog from another faith tradition.
• BBYO (Jewish youth orgs): National Jewish teen movement providing leadership programming and pipeline to Jewish campus life. Listed as a direct Hillel at ASU feed-in partner; comparable as adjacent enabling organization in the same Jewish identity-development value chain.

Emerging players

• Moishe House: Jewish young-adult organization running resident-based programming for people in their 20s (Hillel alums and post-college). Complementary to Hillel's college mission and overlapping in Birthright/Israel offerings; competes indirectly for the same donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HillelASU
• Instagraminstagram.com/asuhillel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillelasu

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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