Sponsor Donation Recommendations
AUM
$636.0M
Number of Accounts
357
Minimum Balance
$0
Initial Contribution Minimum
$5,000
Grant Minimum Amount
$100
Grant Timing
Within 1 Week
Investment Options
1 - 5
Administrative Fee
1% or More
Founded in 1949, JCF believes in maximizing your impact as a philanthropist while investing in your Jewish community. JCF is among the top ten Jewish community foundations in North America, and the largest community foundation of any size in New Jersey. JCF engages families in thoughtful and impactful philanthropy while providing a unique focus on Jewish values and community.
Sponsor Donation Recommendations
International Granting
Accepts Illiquid Contributions
Ability of 3rd Party Advisors
Political or Religious Affiliation
Sell Their Own Financial Products
Tax Requirements
Minimum Grant Frequency Requirement
Provides Anonymity if Requested
Transferability to Another Sponsor
No History of Security Breaches
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You can make donation recommendations to international organizations through the following ways: 1.) Give to U.S.-based affiliates doing international work. 2.) JCF has a partnership with The Jewish Federations of North America to facilitate grants to Israel.
Typically, donors contribute cash or marketable securities or donate by credit card. A wide variety of other assets and securities including privately held stock, restricted stock, appreciated stock, and real estate will be reviewed by JCF’s legal counsel and will require approval by its Board of Trustees before acceptance.
You may authorize your assistant, accountant, tax advisor, or other person to obtain information about your fund with the following varying levels of privileges: Signing grant recommendations. Signing investment recommendations. Obtaining confidential information about DAF fund balance, contributions, and grant recommendations
JCF is a Jewish-based DAF, however grants from JCF DAFs may be made to nearly all 501(c)(3) public charities as recognized by the IRS – secular, Jewish, local and otherwise – as well as to certain supporting foundations.
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There is no tax code requirement for DAF donors to meet a minimum payout requirement.
No requirement
JCF will not make grants to organizations that have not met 501(c)(3) IRS requirements. JCF does not fund organizations that are contrary to its core values, or that through their mission, activities or partnerships: 1. Endorse or promote anti-Semitism, other forms of bigotry, violence or other extremist views; 2. Actively seek to proselytize Jews away from Judaism; or, 3. Advocate for, or endorse, undermining the legitimacy of Israel as a secure independent, democratic Jewish state, including through participation in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, in whole or in part.
JCF respects your preferences. You and your family may choose to enjoy public recognition or remain anonymous.
JCF offers the following investment pools: Equity, Fixed Income, Managed, & Money Market. Please Note: In order for the donor to choose how the DAF is invested, the fund balance should be kept above $5,000. If the fund balance falls below $5,000, JCF will invest it only in the JCF Money Market Pool.
Assets can be transferred to another DAF sponsor that is also a 501(c)(3) charity.
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1.00% on accounts up to and including $1 million; 0.50% on accounts over $1 million to $5 million; 0.375% on accounts over $5 million to $10 million; 0.25% on accounts over $10 million *DAFs opened with $5,000 to $9,999 will pay a flat annual fee of $175.00*
Hands-on client service support is available. 973-929-3113. bkestenbaum@jfedgmw.org
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