Participating camps must be nonprofit overnight Jewish camps associated with the Foundation for Jewish Camping. Many are also under the umbrella of such organizations as the Union for Reform Judaism, the Jewish Community Center Association, and Hadassah, groups with which the Institute works closely in helping camps achieve goals.

Day schools, retreat centers and other organizations also receive Institute services to enhance board development, strategic planning and fundraising. In existence only since January 2004, the Grinspoon Institute has already made its mark in the world of Jewish nonprofits by helping organizations achieve remarkable success.