Ways to Give

The simplest and most immediate way to get started.

Contribute by check, ACH, wire transfer, or credit card—whichever method is most convenient for you. Cash gifts are straightforward, easy to process, and may provide an immediate tax deduction. 

You can make a contribution directly through our online Giving Portal or connect with our team for assistance.

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A tax-smart way to give while maximizing your impact.

Donating appreciated stock or other publicly traded securities can be one of the most tax- efficient ways to give. By contributing securities you’ve held long-term, you may avoid capital gains tax while receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair market value. 

We process more than $45 million in appreciated securities gifts annually. Our expert team will work with you and your financial advisor to ensure a smooth and efficient transfer.

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A smart way to give directly from your IRA. 

If you are age 70½ or older, you can transfer up to $111,000 in 2026 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This allows you to support the causes you care about without recognizing the distribution as taxable income and may help satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD). 

While IRA distributions cannot be directed to Donor Advised Funds, the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles offers a range of charitable options that qualify to receive these contributions. Our team can help you determine the best approach based on your goals.

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Turn property into lasting impact.

Real estate can be one of the most impactful assets for charitable giving. By contributing appreciated real estate—whether a full or partial ownership interest, or an interest in an entity such as an LP or LLC that holds real estate—you may reduce or avoid capital gains tax. Our experienced team works closely with you and your advisors to manage the process smoothly and efficiently, helping maximize the value available for philanthropy.

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Your business success can fuel your most meaningful chapter yet. 

Ownership interests in privately held business are among the most impactful assets for charitable giving. With thoughtful planning and timing, you can direct a portion of your success toward the causes that matter most to you. Our expert team works with you and your advisors to structure these gifts carefully, reducing capital gains tax exposure while maximizing philanthropic capacity.

Use your foundation to fund a Donor Advised Fund.

If you have a private family foundation, we recommend pairing it with a Donor Advised Fund to give you more flexibility and optional anonymity. You can fund the DAF with a contribution from your foundation, and this approach may also help satisfy your foundation’s annual distribution requirement (5%). We work with dozens of clients who enjoy the benefits of both giving vehicles.

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Experience the benefits of being part of The Foundation community. 

If you have a Donor Advised Fund at another institution, you can transfer assets from that fund to a DAF with us. Moving your DAF, simply opening a second DAF here, allows you to benefit from personalized philanthropic guidance, deeper community connection, and a more meaningful approach to your giving, all while supporting the community instead of commercial banks. 

Our team will work with you to coordinate a smooth transfer and ensure your philanthropy continues seamlessly.

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A modern, tax-efficient way to give.

Donating cryptocurrency can be a tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about. As with other appreciated assets, you may avoid capital gains tax on the donated amount while receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair market value. 

We partner with The Giving Block to facilitate secure and efficient crypto donations, making the process simple for you from start to finish. 

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