Jewish Community Center

Support the JCC
Thanks in great part to our members, community and friends, the Center has been able to continue its commitment to this community to provide a comfortable atmosphere rich in Jewish family traditions. We encourage you to think about the Center when making your charitable giving plans. Your contribution will enable the Center to offer a variety of high quality programs and services throughout the year. There are many ways to make a gift to the Center. Here are some of the ways you can help:

Give Cash.
Cash gifts allow the Center to use funds where they are most urgently needed. You may also designate your gift for a specific purpose, or you may make it in honor or memory of a person or an occasion through the tribute program. A special card will be sent to recognize your tribute gift.

Transfer Appreciated Assets.
Stocks or other investments that have been held for more than one year and have grown in value can provide a substantial gift to the Center at a low net cost to you. The full value of your appreciated asset is deductible.

Give Insurance/IRAs/Retirement Funds.
If you no longer need a life insurance policy, IRA or other retirement fund, consider giving it to the Center. Even if you are still paying premiums on an insurance policy, it can be given to the Center; you may take an income tax deduction when the Center is named owner and beneficiary. Alternately, you may choose to set up a new life insurance policy naming the JCC of Greater Washington as beneficiary - ensuring support for the Center in the future.

Establish an Endowment Fund
By establishing an endowment fund at the JCC, you will be assured that the programs and services you care about most will endure. You may name the endowment fund and designate which area of the Center will benefit. Once the endowment fund reaches a minimum of $5,000, the fund will be formally established.

Make a Bequest.
Create a legacy for your community by naming the JCC as a beneficiary in your will.

Donate Your Vehicle or Other Asset.
To learn more about donating a vehicle, or other tangible personal property, please call Development Assistant Kendra Candee at 301-348-3816.

Find Out If Your Employer Has a Matching Gift Program.
If your employer offers a matching gift program - take advantage of it! In many cases, your cash contribution becomes twice as valuable. It's usually quick and easy; just complete your company's form and your gift to the Center will be matched.

Give Through the Combined Federal Campaign or United Way.
The JCC is a participant in the United Way and CFC annual campaign. When you make your United Way/CFC gift through your employer, please designate the JCC of Greater Washington: #8126.

To learn more about these options or other giving opportunities, please contact Director of Special and Planned Giving Liz Fontek at 301-348-3815.