JDF Endowment
Build a legacy that protects the Jewish community for generations.
What is the JDF Endowment?
A permanent investment portfolio creating long-lasting financial sustainability. Unlike regular donations spent on immediate needs, endowment contributions are invested to generate ongoing returns that fund our programs in perpetuity.
100% of endowment donations go directly into the endowment fund.
Your Gift Supports
Community Security
Security infrastructure and training for synagogues and Jewish institutions
Personal Defense
Self-defense training and empowerment for community members
Education & Advocacy
Combat Antisemitism through education and policy advocacy
Media Accountability
Countering misinformation in the media that fuels Antisemitism
Legal Action
Ensuring adherence to anti-discrimination laws through legal advocacy
Endowment Giving Levels
- Guardian$1,000,000+Inquire
- Benefactor$500,000+
- Patron$100,000+
- Sustainer$50,000+
- Builder$10,000+
Give from DAF
Recommend a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund.
Planned Giving
Include JDF in your estate plan through a bequest, trust, or beneficiary designation.
Give to the Endowment
Choose the giving method that works best for you.
You can adjust the amount and frequency in the checkout
Endowment Gift Inquiry
Discuss a major gift to the JDF Endowment
"The endowment is not just a fund—it's a promise to future generations that we will always stand ready to defend our community."
— Jewish Defense Fund