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Jewish Communal Fund's Generous Donors Had A his has been a record-breaking year for the Jewish Communal Fund, the donor-advised fund of the Jewish community of greater New York. We are very pleased that our donors distributed almost $300 million to thousands of worthy charities during the fiscal year Tending June 30, 2011. This represents the largest amount and number of grants recommended in a single year during JCF’s nearly four decade existence. Moreover, this extraordinary generosity was manifested in the midst of a prolonged economic downturn, while charities are struggling and especially grateful for the grants that have allowed them to maintain their necessary contribution to society. The Jewish Communal Fund is dedicated to providing our donors and their families with professional and efficient personal service—and the philanthropic community has taken notice. JCF received a four-star rating (the highest distinction possible) from Charity Navigator, an independent and well- respected charity evaluator. We were honored to be the highest-ranking Jewish organization in the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Top 400 national charities list, at No. 35. JCF also ranked third in The Chronicle’s list of most money raised among New York-based organizations. On the personnel front, Ellen Israelson recently was appointed Vice President of Marketing and Donor Relations, replacing our longtime staff member Abby Tucker, who relocated after 13 years of dedicated service. Ellen will expand JCF’s marketing efforts and oversee the development of services for all donors, including enhanced services for the Private Client division. IFT L We also engaged Michelle Lebowits to lead JCF’s Center for Next Generation Philanthropy— the gateway for young Jews in their 20s and 30s to become involved in philanthropy. Michelle comes to us from the development team at UJA-Federation of New York. She is joined by Tamar Snyder, a strategic consultant and former Jewish Week staff writer who is overseeing our teen programming and assisting us with our marketing and communication efforts. JCF has also entered into a strategic partnership with Slingshot, a highly respected organization dedicated to strengthening innovation in Jewish life by developing next generation funders. Slingshot is currently located in our offices and will work with JCF to craft meaningful programming and resources to engage our Next Generation donors. As a leader in the field of multi-generational philanthropy, the Jewish Communal Fund is a valuable resource for helping you engage your children and grandchildren in philanthropy in a proactive and meaningful manner. In addition, JCF has appointed relationship managers to assist donors in creating strategies for enhancing their philanthropic activities and adopting effective succession planning. Facilitating our donor’s philanthropy is a great privilege—we thank you for your continued support and generosity, Laurence W. Cohen Susan F. Dickman President Executive Vice President 575 Madison Avenue, Suite 703 • New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212.580.4523 • Fax: 212.319.6963 • www.jewishcommunalfund.org 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 2011 ANNUAL Jewish Communal Fund’s generous donors had a on charities in every sector, granting more than to help organizations sustain much needed services and programs in difficult economic times. his has been a record-breaking year for the Jewish Communal Fund, the donor-advised fund of the Jewish community of greater New York. We are very pleased that our donors distributed almost $300 million to thousands of worthy charities during the fiscal year Tending June 30, 2011. This represents the largest amount and number of grants recommended in a single year during JCF’s nearly four decade existence. Moreover, this extraordinary generosity was manifested in the midst of a prolonged economic downturn, while charities are struggling and especially grateful for the grants that have allowed them to maintain their necessary contribution to society. The Jewish Communal Fund is dedicated to providing our donors and their families with professional and efficient personal service—and the philanthropic community has taken notice. JCF received a four-star rating (the highest distinction possible) from Charity Navigator, an independent and well- respected charity evaluator. We were honored to be the highest-ranking Jewish organization in the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Top 400 national charities list, at No. 35. JCF also ranked third in The Chronicle’s list of most money raised among New York-based organizations. On the personnel front, Ellen Israelson recently was appointed Vice President of Marketing and Donor Relations, replacing our longtime staff member Abby Tucker, who relocated after 13 years of dedicated service. Ellen will expand JCF’s marketing efforts and oversee the development of services for all donors, including enhanced services for the Private Client division. IFT L We also engaged Michelle Lebowits to lead JCF’s Center for Next Generation Philanthropy— the gateway for young Jews in their 20s and 30s to become involved in philanthropy. Michelle comes to us from the development team at UJA-Federation of New York. She is joined by Tamar Snyder, a strategic consultant and former Jewish Week staff writer who is overseeing our teen programming and assisting us with our marketing and communication efforts. JCF has also entered into a strategic partnership with Slingshot, a highly respected organization dedicated to strengthening innovation in Jewish life by developing next generation funders. Slingshot is currently located in our offices and will work with JCF to craft meaningful programming and resources to engage our Next Generation donors. As a leader in the field of multi-generational philanthropy, the Jewish Communal Fund is a valuable resource for helping you engage your children and grandchildren in philanthropy in a proactive and meaningful manner. In addition, JCF has appointed relationship managers to assist donors in creating strategies for enhancing their philanthropic activities and adopting effective succession planning. Facilitating our donor’s philanthropy is a great privilege—we thank you for your continued support and generosity, Laurence W. Cohen Susan F. Dickman President Executive Vice President 575 Madison Avenue, Suite 703 • New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212.580.4523 • Fax: 212.319.6963 • www.jewishcommunalfund.org Residents of the following states may obtain Empowering Every Generation Special Gifts Make a Difference financial and/or licensing information from their states, as indicated. Registration with these states, or any other state, does not imply endorsement Since 1999, JCF has distributed more than by the state. $9 million from the JCF Special Gifts Fund, an institutional endowment fund that supports Connecticut: Information filed with the Attorney worthy initiatives in the New York Jewish General concerning this charitable solicitation community. may be obtained from the Department of Consumer Protection, Public Charities Unit, 165 This fund supported the Gurwin Jewish Nursing Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 or by calling and Rehabilitation Center (below left), a full- 860-713-6170. continuum care facility that provides excellent nursing and rehabilitation services, assisted living Florida: SC No. CH17581. A copy of the official facilities and outstanding home care programs, registration and financial information may and the Sid Jacobson JCC (below right), one of be obtained from the Division of Consumer Long Island’s most innovative and comprehensive Masbia kosher soup kitchen network Services by calling toll free, from within the Jewish community centers. The Stern family, two generations of JCF donors. Evaluating Impact Roundtable Teen Tzedakah Summit on Hunger state, 800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. JCF is a leader in the field of $250,000 New Jersey: Information filed with the Attorney multi-generational philanthropy. grant awarded from JCF’s Special Gifts Fund. General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received Masbia aims to turn the typical image of a soup kitchen— by the charity during the last reporting period Since 1972, At JCF, families have created a legacy of metal, rick-rackety tables; long, slow-moving lines— on its giving extending over four generations. head. The goal is to preserve the dignity of needy Kosher- that were dedicated to the charitable purpose Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the observant Jews who would otherwise go hungry due to may be obtained from the Attorney General shame. Masbia has the look and feel of a restaurant, with full of the State of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215 donor-advised fund of the Jewish community waiter service and the ambiance of an upscale eatery and and is available on the internet at of greater New York, has been helping individuals, served more than 150,000 meals in the past year alone. http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir. JCF’s Center for Next Generation Philanthropy families, corporations and communal groups htm. Registration with the Attorney General does achieve their philanthropic and tax saving goals not imply endorsement. simply and efficiently, with full confidentiality and The Center aims to serve as the gateway for young New York: A copy of the most recent annual maximum choice. Our donors receive the utmost In the past, JCF funded a variety of important Jews in their teens, 20s and 30s to become engaged in report is available from the Office of the
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