The SAM Initiative
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. We educate and engage donors by investing in nonprofit organizations that reflect our passions and address the most pressing needs in our community. As a giving circle, we pool our financial resources and expertise to drive social change and nonprofit sustainability.
Membership dues are $5,000. These dues support SAM’s grantmaking. Additional contributions to support operations or to support grantmaking in a more significant way are appreciated! The Foundation charges 5% to cover administrative costs for SAM.
Ways to give
Members with JCF Funds
Use your donor services online portal to transfer funds from your Donor Advised Fund into the SAM Initiative Fund. Enter a grant to JCF with “SAM Initiative” in the notes section.
Transfer funds from another DAF
Transfer funds to the Jewish Community Foundation. Include “SAM Initiative” in the notes/details.
Write a check
Make payable to: The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and “SAM Initiative” in the memo line. Mail to: Naomi Strongin at 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90048
ACH/Wire Transfer
Contact DeWayne Nash at dnash@jewishfoundationla.org or 323-761-8664
Credit Card
Click HERE to donate via CC. the link will take you to a 3rd party payment processer to complete your contribution. All payments made by CC are subject to a 3% processing fee which is charged to SAM. Please consider sharing the 3% so that 100% of your donation can go to SAM.