Create a Fund

A Dedicated Endowment Fund is a financial asset, typically held by a non-profit organization, which contains the capital investments and related earning. This is an investment made on behalf of a nonprofit that uses the earnings from the investment to fund nonprofit missions, scholarships, and other needs of the nonprofit community. With an endowment, you are creating a permanent charitable legacy which creates financial security for our community in perpetuity. 

The Lions of Judah are the most dynamic philanthropy Jewish women in the world. We are strong women of all ages, an international sisterhood of thousands of global activists who care deeply about the Jewish future. Lions of Judah play a vital role in creating social justice, aiding the vulnerable, preserving human dignity and building Jewish identity. Each woman makes an annual donation to the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida that reflects her capacity to give. Lions also choose to endow their gift to benefit future generations. 

A Field of Interest Fund allows your gift to make a massive impact in the causes you are most passionate about. By establishing a Field of Interest Fund, you can target your gift to address needs in an important area of community life. 

A Bequest is a gift in your will or revocable living trust. You can make a restricted bequest, which creates a named endowment in support of your favorite causes or programs, or an unrestricted bequest, to be administered as part of the Jewish Federation & Foundation’s own Endowment Fund. 

A Planned Gift is a charitable donation arranged in advance, typically as part of a donor’s overall financial or estate planning. These gifts often take the form of bequests, trusts, or beneficiary designations and may provide tax benefits to the donor or their heirs. Planned giving allows individuals to leave a lasting legacy while supporting causes they care about beyond their lifetime. 

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle that allows donors to make a tax-deductible contribution to the fund and recommend grants to charities over time. The funds can be invested and grow tax-free while the donor decides which nonprofits to support. DAFs offer flexibility, administrative simplicity, and potential tax advantages compared to direct charitable donations. 

DAF Fact Sheet