Organizations

Catalyzing growth and impact for community organizations

Organizations - Sustaining the Future

Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) helps nonprofit organizations (both Jewish and non-Jewish) establish and grow funds to support operations, respond to new endeavors, and augment annual fundraising.

When you choose to place your organization’s funds with the Foundation, you gain access to our unmatched administrative, endowment, and investment experience.

There are two types of funds designed to meet your organization’s needs and there are many ways your organization’s donors can make gifts to the funds you establish.

Endowment Funds

Fund Principal – Our spending rate provides stable, annual income for the organization while preserving the fund’s principal for the long term.

Purpose – May be restricted or for general use.

Investment Strategy – Held in a well-diversified portfolio that provides for long-term growth.

Convenience – Organizations have easy access to financial and investment data through our online portal.

Customized Approach – JCF legacy experts offer support and guidance to your organization leadership to explore the mission and needs of your organization and ensure investment success.

$10,000 minimum to establish

Custodial Funds

Fund Accessibility – Principal and/or accumulated net earnings of fund are available for distribution weekly. Decisions about fund restrictions and accessibility are directed by your board.

Purpose – Restrictions may be imposed by the organization.

Investment Strategy – Held in any one of, or a combination of, our five investment pools based on your organization’s needs.

Flexibility – Additions to the fund may be made at any time and in any amount.

Convenience – Organizations have easy access to financial and investment data through our online portal.

Customized Approach – Our legacy experts offer support and guidance to your leadership. This allows your organization to focus on its mission while JCF expertly manages your funds.

$5,000 minimum to establish

Additional Resources

Review our Community Report for more information about our Community Organization Funds.

Community Report

Community Organization Funds are listed in our Community Report

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Contact us with any questions, and we will be happy to help.
Brenda Landau
Director of Legacy Development