Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) is the largest Jewish donor advised fund in the nation. JCF makes charitable giving simple, efficient and secure. Our fundholders report a 95% satisfaction rate, and many families have been with JCF for three generations. Highly regarded for its prudent management and personal service, JCF takes pride in being a resource for the Jewish community.

Quick facts about JCF:

  • JCF Board of Trustees awards community grants to UJA-Federation of NY and to causes that promote the welfare and security of the Jewish community.
  • JCF responded immediately with a $500,000 grant from its endowment to the Israel Emergency Fund of UJA-Federation of NY.
  • JCF has the ability to quickly transmit funds to charities during crises and disasters.
  • JCF manages 4,700 donor advised funds, totaling nearly $3 billion in charitable assets.
  • JCF offers a robust menu of investment options for your fund, enabling your charitable assets to grow tax-free.
  • JCF’s investment platform has Jewish-values aligned investments including Israel Bonds and VanEck Vectors Israel ETF.
  • JCF accepts all asset classes including securities and non-marketable assets.

JCF Makes Charitable Giving:

Easy & Organized

JCF handles the administrative work. No tracking receipts for donations to charities; you receive a single letter for tax filing. You can easily recommend and track grants on our secure website.

Intentional

Because you have the flexibility to set the timetable for recommending grants to IRS-qualified sectarian and nonsectarian charities, you can be more intentional and strategic with your charitable giving.

Smart

You can recommend an investment allocation for your fund, enabling your charitable assets to grow tax-free.

Get started

Establish a JCF charitable fund today and enjoy all the benefits of managing your charitable giving with a donor advised fund.