Planned Giving

Generation to Generation Society

With a planned gift of $100,000, you can establish a fund that ensures an annual campaign gift of $5,000 each and every year, in perpetuity, to the JFWM — qualifying you to become a member of our local Generation to Generation Society. 

Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE)

If you are a woman endowing your $5,000 minimum Lion of Judah contribution with a planned gift commitment of $100,000, or more, you will be recognized locally as a Generation to Generation Society member as well as a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) donor nationally – entitling you to exclusive national programs and privileges. 

Star of David Society

The Star of David Society of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) s an elite national recognition program that honors outstanding philanthropists.

Members may be:

  • Individuals endowing a minimum annual campaign gift of $10,000 with a PACE or LOJE planned gift commitment of $200,000, or more.
  • Couples who establish two PACE funds at a minimum of $100,000 each.
  • Individuals who create any permanent fund of $500,000, or more, for any purpose.

Prime Minister’s Council

Individuals who establish an endowment of $2 million, or more, are considered Prime Minister’s Council members and are invited to unique missions and other programs offered through JFNA that provide elite access, candid conversation and fellowship.

Create a Jewish Legacy

Individuals who establish a fund for the Federation or any local Jewish organization will also be included in our Create a Jewish Legacy program.   

Legacy gifts of all sizes make a difference in our community and it need not cost you anything during your lifetime.  To schedule a confidential meeting to learn more about how to arrange an after lifetime gift to an organization that is important to you, or to discuss your philanthropic goals, please contact the Jewish Endowment Foundation at (413) 732-9994

For more information, please visit the Jewish Endowment Foundation website.

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