JCF History
This was the year that JCF was founded
1967
Combines personalized giving strategies, education, and asset management to help individuals and families maximize their charitable impact
Donor driven philanthropy
Justice – Ethical responsibilities, sacred work, tikkun olam
Tzedakah
Amount of money to date that has been granted out from JCF
Over 2.4 Billion
This entity's primary role is to provide overall governance, strategic leadership, and fiduciary responsibility over the organization's financial assets, investments, and regulatory compliance.
Board of Directors
When JCF was first incorporated in California as the Community Foundation of the United Jewish Federation, this influential donor was the Chair of the Board
Herb Solomon
Intergenerational Philanthropy
Generation to Generation – Passing on values, strengthening future generations, the importance of elders and youth
Dor l'Dor
The average amount of money granted to Jewish organizations out of total dollars granted over the past 6 years.
34%
The Board will contain at least 15 but no more than 31 Directors who will be nominated by THIS committee and elected by THIS entity.
Nominated by Governance Committee
Approved by Board of Directors
This was the year that the Jewish Women’s Foundation was established, 26 founding members had been recruited
2002
The term used to describe supporting nonprofits to strengthen their resilience and sustainability.
Capacity Building
Respect – Listening, responsiveness, acts of loving kindness, being inclusive, integrity, truthfulness
Kavod
The percentage of our grants that are directed towards Israel
8%
Someone who automatically becomes a member of a board of directors or committee simply because they hold another specific position or title.
Ex officio
This is the number of Donor Advised Funds that had been established in 1978 (11 years after being established)
38
On the ground connections to civil society leaders, geopolitical experts, and cross sector knowledge.
Israel expertise
Learning – Love of Judaic wisdom and teachings
Torah
This is the largest category of our grants (by a very small margin).
Arts and Culture.
This committee is responsible for oversight of the quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing, and reporting practices of the Foundation.
Audit Committee
In 2001, the first Book of Life signing ceremony was held with BLANK community members promising to establish a legacy for the future Jewish community. Today there are BLANK community members in the Book of Life.
40, 1500+
Fast response times, curated research, team approach, customer service oriented.
Concierge Level Service
Way of the Land – Transparency, accountability, excellent governance
Derech Eretz
This is the percentange of our granting that remains in San Diego.
72%
This Committee reviews and recommends HR policies and procedures as well as appropriate competitive benefits for retirement, health and other areas. The Committee also sets compensation guidelines for Foundation senior staff members in addition to discussing and developing staff leadership succession plans.
HR Committee