Introduction to Giving

For nearly 70 years, the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles has been helping donors and their families make the most of their philanthropic choices. Whether you’re starting on a modest scale or overseeing substantial assets, we can help you select the fund that’s right for you.

How to give

Donor Advised Funds

Open a flexible, user-friendly fund with a minimum balance of $5,000.

Endowments

Create a fund to support charities in perpetuity.

Bequests

Make a gift in your will or trust.

Other Options

Learn more about other ways to give, such as Family Support Organizations and Charitable Trusts.

Your Philanthropic Journey

Open

your fund and receive a tax deduction

Explore

our investment options

Develop

personalized giving strategies with our advisors

Recommend

grants to your chosen charities

Involve

your loved ones and create a lasting legacy

Meet Our Development Team

Stories of Giving

Jewish Community Foundation Donors Dorit and Harry Nelson Photo for Legacy Magazine

Dorit & Harry Nelson: Sparking Joy through Tzedakah

Donors

Debra & Steve Linesch: Building Bridges With the Nico Linesch Legacy Fund

Donors

Hyman & Neuman: A Family Who Gives With Meaning

Donors

Additional Resources

How a Donor Advised Fund Works - Video

Explore Your Giving Journey

Meet The Experts

Work With Our Giving Advisors

Interested in exploring more?

Contact us at 323.761.8704 or fill out the form below.