Create Impact Together

  • Community Impact Funds – Pool resources with other fundholders to address pressing issues in Jewish life, Los Angeles, and Israel 
  • The SAM Initiative Giving Circle – Engage in collaborative, values‑driven philanthropy with peers 
  • Jewish Free Loan Association  
  • Emergency Response Opportunities – Support urgent and community‑wide needs when they arise 

Shared impact  

As a valued fundholder, you are already making an extraordinary difference. Together, we have supported thousands of nonprofits that strengthen Jewish life, uplift Los Angeles, and support Israel. 

Whether you give independently, engage in collective efforts, or collaborate with an advisor to shape a longer‑term strategy, The Foundation is here as your partner—helping you turn generosity into lasting impact.

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Community Impact Funds

The Foundation offers a curated, straightforward way to support Jewish causes, Los Angeles, and Israel. Like a diversified mutual fund, you can invest in what you care about most while relying on our due diligence to ensure your philanthropy has the greatest impact.    

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SAM Giving Circle

The SAM Initiative, a fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (JCF), is a giving circle whose mission is to serve as a catalyst to improve the lives of women, children, and families in Los Angeles through engaged philanthropy. 

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JFLA Partnership

DAF holders can now increase their philanthropic impact through a recoverable grant to Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA). This innovative structure allows fundholders to recommend that a portion of their DAF assets be allocated to JFLA — then repaid to the DAF in full after a designated term — creating meaningful impact without permanently reducing your charitable assets.