Life & Legacy - Contribute to an Existing Fund

Not everyone is looking to establish a new fund! 

There are a number of funds within the Foundation that may align with your philanthropic goals and provide a pathway for you to leave a legacy.  

Since 2016, our local Jewish community has been participating in the Grinspoon Life & Legacy program, an initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. The Grinspoon Foundation has invested $20 million dollars nationally to secure the future of vibrant Jewish communities through legacy giving. Become a Life & Legacy donor today by making a planned gift to a participating fund held at the Jewish Community Foundation. Gifts can be given now or in the spirit of the Life & Legacy program, can be after-lifetime gifts. 

Ready to sign up? Download the forms below to inquire or set up your donation today. When signed, email to foundation@jewishforgood.org for more information.

Jewish for Good - General Support

  • DCHJF Unrestricted Endowment Fund: Supported by the Harry T. Phillips Memorial Fund, the Morton Harfenist Memorial Endowment Fund, the Leo and Helen Nacheman Endowment Fund, and the Max Paul Endowment Fund

  • Beryl A. Slome Endowment Fund: Supports partnership with Hadera and JFS

  • Laurie Tepper Lion of Judah Endowment Fund

  • Marcus Family Fund for Public Relations and Communication: Supports special projects to improve public relations and communications

  • The Laura and Jack Fox Endowment for Media Arts: Provides for media arts programming such as book fairs, film festivals, journalism projects, radio or television projects, or internet communication projects

  • Vision Fund

  • Rita Wolfson Lion of Judah Endowment Fund

Jewish for Good – Helping Those in Need

  • Jewish Family Services Endowment Fund: Supported by the Vivian K. Blonder Memorial Fund, the Marion Meyer Robboy Endowment for JFS, and the Martin and Simone Lipman Endowment Fund for JFS

  • Sydney and Phyllis Back Education Fund to Benefit the Elderly: Supports special programming for seniors

  • Singer-Becker Endowment Fund for Elder Care

  • Melvin and Cynia Shimm Endowment Fund

  • The George and Sue Fishman Jewish Family Services Senior Services Endowment

  • Hudi Gross Fund to Support Needy Jews

Jewish for Good – Engaging the Community

  • Israel Center Fund: Provides ongoing support to the Israel Center, a committee of Jewish for Good, which works to bring cultural and bridge-building programming to the Durham-Chapel Hill community

  • The Peter A. Stahl Teen Programming Fund

  • Camp Shelanu Scholarships Endowment Fund: Supported by the Fink Endowment and the Monroe Braun Endowment

  • Endowment Fund for Special Needs Programming

  • Community Midrasha Program Fund: Supports initiatives for the Community Midrasha teen program

  • Great Challah Bake Fund: Supports annual Shabbat or Challah Bake Program

Special Purpose Funds

  • Earl and Gladys Siegel Young Leadership Fund: Provides funding for individuals recognized as outstanding young Jewish professionals to participate in professional development enhancing their leadership 

  • JCRC/Ministers’ Conference Fund: Supports the Jewish Community Relations Committee and the annual Ministers’ conference

  • Sara and E.J. Evans Israel Experience Scholarship Program Endowment Fund: Provides $1,500 scholarships to area teens to attend programs in Israel

  • Nancy Gordon Social Justice Fund: Offers scholarships to teens and young adults up to age 25 to travel locally or abroad (Israel) to participate in a social justice-focused program

  • The Ma’aser Fund: Matches contributions to any charitable organization by young people who commit to donating 10% of their B’nei Mitzvah cash presents, as well as 10% of their earned and allowance income through their first post-high school year 

  • Jewish Burial Fund: Provides support to ensure that a Jewish burial with compassion, dignity, and respect is available to any Jewish individual in the community regardless of congregational affiliation or financial resources; please fill out this brief inquiry form. Click here for more grief supports.

  • Penny Daum Aldrich Endowment Fund for Holocaust Remembrance: Supports the annual Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest. 

Community Funds

  • Partnership Facilities Endowment Fund: Supports the maintenance of the Levin JCC and the Lerner Jewish Day School

Beth El Synagogue

  • Beth El Endowment Fund: Unrestricted endowment for the general support of the synagogue

  • The Sam Reven Rachmil Fink Fund of Beth El Congregation: Supports special projects at Beth El Synagogue

  • The Durham Hebrew Cemetery Fund of Beth El Congregation: Provides funds to maintain the Beth El cemetery grounds

  • Beth El Building Maintenance Fund: Provides support to maintain the synagogue building

  • Bertha Bergman Library Fund of Beth El Congregation: Supports the Beth El Synagogue library

  • Gilbert Katz Fund: Provides scholarships for young Beth El Synagogue members to receive religious education

  • Elaine Perilstein Fund: Supports adult education programming

  • Eric Pas Jewish Camp Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarship aid to young members of Beth El for Jewish summer camp experiences

  • The Hudi Gross Memorial Endowment for 3rd Grade Teacher: Supports the annual salary of a Religious School 3rd grade teacher

  • The Ruth and Bernard Greenberg Educational Endowment Fund: Supports educational programs for Beth El

Judea Reform Congregation

  • Judea Reform General Reserve Fund: Support programs and services provided by Judea Reform Congregation

  • Judea Reform Congregation Life and Legacy Endowment Fund: Provides unrestricted general support to Judea Reform Congregation

  • Alfred and Hilde Brauer Designated Fund for Judea Reform Congregation: Upon their deaths, Alfred and Hilde endowed their annual gift, thereby continuing the financial contributions made during their lifetimes

Kehillah Synagogue

  • The Kehillah Endowment Fund

  • The Kehillah Rabbi’s Endowment Fund

  • Lipman Endowment Fund for Kehillah Scholars-In-Residence Program

Hadassah

  • The Leo and Helen Nacheman Hadassah Endowment Fund

Hillel

  • Marcus Family Fund for North Carolina Hillel

  • George and Sue Fishman Hillel Endowment Fund

  • The Marion Meyer-Robboy Endowment Fund for North Carolina Hillel

  • Ackerman-Rubin Endowment Fund

Sandra E. Lerner Jewish Community Day School

  • Fuchs Scholarship Fund of the Jewish Community Day School of Durham-Chapel Hill: Provides scholarship assistance to students

  • Albert and Adeline Gelb Scholarship Fund for the Jewish Community Day School of Durham-Chapel Hill: Provides scholarship assistance to students

  • Martin G. Groder Endowment for the Lerner Jewish Community Day School

  • Chai Fund: Supports general operations for the Lerner School

Triangle Jewish Chorale

  • Triangle Jewish Chorale Fund