The Jewish tradition of tzedakah-or charitable giving-emphasizes an individual's obligation to help those in need. As the vice president of the Family Foundation Center, it's gratifying to see family foundations and individual funders honoring this tradition by generously supporting a wide range of initiatives both locally and in Israel.

The mission of the Family Foundation Center is to support funders like you in becoming more effective grantmakers, responsive to the changing needs of our community. We offer:

• Private consultations
• Access to events and networking
• Grant administration support

Whether you're interested in supporting Jewish organizations or broader community programs, we have the expertise, connections and resources to help you maximize your impact and achieve your goals. And you do not have to be a donor at the Jewish Community Foundation in order to take advantage of these services.

Effective Grantmaking

The Foundation has over a half-century of experience managing charitable assets and providing planned giving solutions for Southern California's Jewish philanthropists. Because of The Foundation's standing in the community, we are uniquely positioned to connect like-minded donors in funding partnerships and identify new grant opportunities.

When you connect with the Family Foundation Center, we invite you to share your philanthropic vision and goals. We will help you develop appropriate funding strategies, assist with your grants administration and help you track your community impact.

This is not a "cookie-cutter" approach to philanthropy. What we offer is personalized guidance that addresses your specific needs and helps you creatively support the causes you care about.

Here at The Foundation we believe the more informed you are, the more effective your philanthropy can be. I encourage you to take advantage of the comprehensive resources offered by the Family Foundation Center so that you can leverage your philanthropic investments and realize your goals.