jewish grandparents network

What jewish grandparents network does

Jewish Grandparents Network (JGN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 by Lee M. Hendler and David Raphael, headquartered (via P.O. Box) in Anderson, South Carolina, and operating virtually with a small core staff distributed across Atlanta, Baltimore, Austin, and South Carolina. JGN is the leading national authority on Jewish grandparenting, providing resources, programs, and research that support Jewish grandparents in creating meaningful Jewish connections with their grandchildren. Its core product is The Family Room, a website-based content platform organized into nine categories (Arts, Celebrations & Holidays, Cooking & Food, Family Stories, Gardening & Earth, Health & Wellbeing, Play, Reading Room, Travel), supplemented by free downloadable Discovery Kits for major Jewish holidays, coloring and activity pages, e-greeting cards, a Regeneration Podcast produced in partnership with Recustom, and an archive of webinar recordings. The organization also publishes the proprietary 2019 National Study of Jewish Grandparents, conducted with 17 Jewish partner organizations and producing a five-segment grandparent typology.

JGN operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and channel-partner go-to-market model. It reaches grandparents directly through its website, monthly email newsletters (archived from 2019 onward), podcast distribution on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and a private Facebook community of approximately 17,800 members managed by the Associate Director. It simultaneously serves Jewish organizations (synagogues, JCCs, federations, educational institutions) through co-branded program guides, a Speakers' Bureau, partner discounts, and a "For Organizations" content track. Its annual Learning Fest virtual conference serves as the flagship engagement and revenue event, with tiered corporate sponsorship packages ranging from $2,500 (Copper) to $25,000 (Platinum) and participant registration at $36 per person (or $30.60 for partner-organization community members). Revenue is otherwise driven by individual donations, the website's prominent DONATE call-to-action, and a modest Printify-based merchandise shop. Notable partnerships include Repair the World, Association of Jewish Libraries, The Jewish Education Project, and ADL, with content collaborations spanning service learning, children's literature, teen social media, and antisemitism education.

Name

jewish grandparents network

Legal name

Jewish Grandparents Network

Website

https://jewishgrandparentsnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jewish Grandparents Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides resources, programs, and research supporting Jewish grandparents and families through a website-based content platform, annual Learning Fest conference, podcast, and a 17,800-member private community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community & Religious Programming

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Intergenerational Day Programs (Seniors + Childcare) (HSABANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG)

Keywords

• Intergenerational engagement
• Jewish education resources
• Community programming services
• Nonprofit family resources
• Religious heritage content

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, JGN relies on donations from individuals and organizations to support operations. Website prominently features a 'DONATE' call-to-action.
2. Learning Fest Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorship of the annual Learning Fest event with tiered packages ranging from $2,500 to $25,000, offering marketing visibility, brand recognition, and event participation benefits.
3. Learning Fest Registration Fees: Registration fee of $36 per participant for Learning Fest virtual event. Partner organizations receive 15% early bird discount for their community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jewish Grandparents Network provides free educational content, activities, and community programming designed to help Jewish grandparents create meaningful Jewish connections with their grandchildren. Core offerings include The Family Room content hub organized into nine categories (Arts, Celebrations & Holidays, Cooking & Food, Family Stories, Gardening & Earth, Health & Wellbeing, Play, Reading Room, Travel), downloadable Discovery Kits and activity pages for major Jewish holidays, e-greeting cards, the Regeneration Podcast, the annual Learning Fest virtual conference, webinar recordings, and the National Study of Jewish Grandparents research publication.

Product overview

Jewish Grandparents Network operates as a content and educational platform serving Jewish grandparents and their families. The core offering is The Family Room, a virtual hub organizing resources into nine categories (Arts, Celebrations & Holidays, Cooking & Food, Family Stories, Gardening & Earth, Health & Wellbeing, Play, Reading Room, Travel). This platform is complemented by free downloadable resources including Coloring and Activity Pages, Discovery Kits for major Jewish holidays, and E-Greeting Cards. The organization produces content through the Regeneration Podcast (in partnership with Recustom) and a library of Webinar Recordings. Annual programming includes the Learning Fest virtual conference. Community engagement is facilitated through a private Facebook group of approximately 17,800 members. Professional services include a Speakers' Bureau and Program Guides for partner organizations. The National Study provides research-based insights into grandparent engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Family Room Virtual content hub featuring curated content and activities organized into nine categories for grandparents and grandchildren to explore Jewish heritage, holidays, cooking, arts, family stories, gardening, health, play, reading, and travel together.
• Discovery Kits Interactive downloadable guides designed for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 3-8) to use together, covering Jewish holidays including Hanukkah, High Holidays, Passover, Purim, Shabbat, Shavuot, and family stories.
• Coloring and Activity Pages Printable coloring pages and activity sheets organized by occasion including Grandparents' Day, Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Thanksgiving, designed for grandparent-grandchild engagement.
• E-Greeting Cards Personalized electronic greeting cards for occasions including Get Well Soon, Grandparents' Day, Hanukkah, Happy Birthday, New Grandchild, Passover, Purim, Rosh Hashanah, and Sympathy, designed for Jewish family communications.
• Regeneration Podcast Partnership podcast with Recustom exploring rituals, traditions, stories, and connections that bring Jewish families together across generations, distributed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• Learning Fest Annual Virtual Conference Annual global virtual gathering featuring keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and facilitated small-group discussions focused on Jewish family life, intergenerational relationships, and grandparent engagement, with a $36 per participant registration fee and organizational sponsorship tiers from $2,500 to $25,000.
• Webinar Recordings Library Archive of past webinar recordings covering topics such as grandparenting skills, holiday preparation, antisemitism conversations, long-distance grandparenting, and family relationship guidance.
• The National Study of Jewish Grandparents Landmark 2019 research study conducted with 17 partner organizations examining today's Jewish grandparents and their families, identifying five distinct grandparent segments (Joyful, Faithful, Secular, Wistful, Detached) with artwork by illustrator Deborah Zemke.
• Private Facebook Community Group Private Facebook community of approximately 17,800 members managed by JGN's Associate Director, serving as a peer support and discussion forum for Jewish grandparents.
• Speakers' Bureau Roster of professional speakers available for organizational events, workshops, and presentations on Jewish grandparenting and family engagement topics.
• Program Guides for Organizations Guides and materials for Jewish organizations seeking to engage grandparents as vital contributors to Jewish life, including co-branding and ready-to-use marketing assets.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Repair the WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Generations for Good' webinar event where Hannah Grossman of Repair the World teaches grandparents and grandchildren how volunteering side by side on service projects can deepen relationships and put Jewish values into practice.
• Association of Jewish LibrariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Reading Room section of the website, welcoming grandparents to access curated Jewish children's book recommendations and reading resources.
• RecustomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Regeneration Podcast exploring rituals, traditions, stories, and connections that bring Jewish families together across generations.
• 17 Jewish Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with 17 Jewish partner organizations for the landmark National Study of Jewish Grandparents conducted in 2019, identifying five distinct grandparent segments.
• The Jewish Education ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on webinar content including presentations on teen social media and antisemitism conversations.
• ADL (Anti-Defamation League)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADL Education Director Michelle Magner presented on navigating antisemitism conversations with grandchildren.
• Deborah ZemkeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllustrator who created artwork for the National Study report, bringing the joy and delight of grandparent/grandchild relationships to life. Has written/illustrated over 50 books for young readers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Jewish Education Project: The Jewish Education Project is a major North American Jewish educational organization serving day schools, congregational schools, and families. JGN has partnered with it on webinars, and it represents the broad incumbent ecosystem of Jewish educational providers that JGN extends via a grandparent-focused niche.
• Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC): HUC is the primary Jewish seminary for training Reform, Reconstructionist, and liberal rabbis in North America. While not a direct competitor, it represents the broader ecosystem of Jewish educational infrastructure that JGN supplements with informal, intergenerational, family-focused programming.
• JCC Association of North America: The JCC Association is the continental umbrella for Jewish Community Centers, which are key partner organizations for JGN's Learning Fest and programming distribution. JCCs provide physical programming and family programming at scale, making them both a customer and adjacent incumbent competitor.

Others

• Jewish Telegraphic Agency: JTA is the primary Jewish news wire service globally. While not directly competitive with JGN, both organizations operate as digital-first, philanthropy-supported Jewish media entities that produce content for and about the Jewish community across generations.
• Grandparents LINK (or similar intergenerational grandparent-focused nonprofits): Generic, non-Jewish grandparent-supporting networks and intergenerational family programs (e.g., Generations United, AARP's intergenerational initiatives) provide a useful non-Jewish comparator for mission and content focus, even though they operate across broader demographic segments.

Direct peers

• PJ Library: PJ Library is the flagship Jewish children's literature program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, sending free Jewish books to families and now extending into PJ Our Way for older children. It targets a closely adjacent audience (Jewish families with young children) and operates a similar nonprofit, philanthropy-funded model with free resource distribution at scale.
• Kveller: Kveller is a Jewish parenting and culture online publication serving parents and families with original content, Jewish life resources, and a community. It addresses the parental generation that Jewish Grandparents Network engages from the grandparent side, making it a directly comparable intergenerational Jewish content platform.
• My Jewish Learning: My Jewish Learning is one of the largest Jewish digital learning platforms offering articles, courses, and resources on Jewish life, holidays, and practice. It shares JGN's content-driven, online-distribution model focused on Jewish knowledge dissemination, though its scope is much broader across all Jewish learning.
• 18Doors (formerly InterfaithFamily): 18Doors supports interfaith and Jewish-engaged families, including grandparents navigating interfaith dynamics, with resources, coaching, and community programming. Its mission of engaging Jewish families across the spectrum overlaps directly with JGN's inclusive approach to diverse Jewish backgrounds and interfaith families.

Emerging players

• Matan: Matan provides Jewish enrichment and educational programming for children with special needs and their families, addressing a similar niche of underserved segments within Jewish family engagement. It is comparable in scale and organizational model as a focused Jewish family nonprofit with educational resources and family programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JewishGrandparentsNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewish-grandparents-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/jewishgrandparentsnetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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