The Jewish Community Foundation is the largest manager of charitable assets and provider of planned giving solutions for Southern California's Jewish philanthropists.

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Esencia de Judaismo
 Esencia de Judaísmo
A program of the American Jewish Committee, Esencia de Judaismo develops partnerships between the L.A. Jewish community and Latino Pastors, promotes collaboration on community projects, and facilitates educational programs for Latino Pastors about Jewish culture and religion, and in order to change misconceptions about Jews.


Westside Infant Family Network
Westside Infant-Family Network(WIN)
WIN assists families with young children facing mental health issues exacerbated by poverty, homelessness, recent immigration, violence, and/or substance abuse. A clinical director provides greater professionalized services in infant mental health such as assessments and interventions


Leavey
The Leavey Center Expansion Project
The Project provides primary health care case management services - including health, mental health, housing, substance use and basic services - for homeless clients from the Skid Row area of Los Angeles.

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Philanthropy In Focus

3 Gift Options for the Person Who Wants Flexibility

It's not always easy to think about being charitable if you're worried about tomorrow's finances or aren't prepared to finalize a large gift. Rest assured, there are flexible gift options that allow you to change your mind, if need be. Here are gift options that let you have control.

Q&A Inheritance: The Fine Print

Do you know who will get your retirement assets after your lifetime? Here are the answers to three common questions that will help you as you plan your estate.

Passing Retirement Plan Assets On to Family Isn't Always a Good Idea

Your most valuable assets may also constitute the biggest tax bill for your heirs. Yet research shows there's a less than 50/50 chance that your loved ones realize what's headed their way. Here is the real story.

3 Ways to Show Your Charitable Side

When it comes to supporting our work and your other favorite charitable organizations, there are many options to choose from. Here are some easy ways to show you care.

Will New Tax Laws Affect My Estate Plan?

It's an extraordinarily uncertain time-tax wise, that is. This is the first year in decades that American tax law repealed the federal estate tax. As of Jan. 1, 2010, federal estate taxes are repealed for any deaths that occur during this calendar year, regardless of the size of that person's estate (state estate/inheritance taxes will still apply).

From the Desk of Marvin I. Schotland, President & CEO

Marvin I. SchotlandGrantmaking is at the core of our mission and the heart of what we do.

The main thrust behind The Foundation's Cutting Edge Grants Initiative during the past four years (2006-2009) as featured in our fall Legacy newsletter is our deep desire to encourage innovation and creativity, and support social entrepreneurs seeking to improve our community. Our goal is to help these grantees dream bigger, reach higher and ultimately become as successful as possible.

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