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Donor Stories

Donor Stories

An endowment fund that you establish with the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. can benefit any qualified 501(c)(3) organization or synagogue of your choice. By leaving a legacy with the JCF, your philanthropic wishes can benefit the causes you care most about for future generations. Your fund can be launched during your lifetime or with an after-lifetime gift, or both. Learn how others have made an impact through their legacy gifts.

  • Bequests
    Dr. Harry Gershenowitz lived a full life and wanted to give back to the community upon his passing. To do so, he left a generous bequest to support JCF's mission.
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  • Beneficiary Designation for Legacy Giving
    Sharon and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Sharon's children encouraged...
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  • Fixed Income for Retirement
    After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patrice is ready to retire.
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  • Tax-Free Sale
    Howard and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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  • Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
    Jason and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio.
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  • Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
    Many years ago, Melissa bought stock in a company she admired. The stock has since increased in value.
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  • Endowment Gift
    Douglas and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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  • Sale and Unitrust
    Gene and Allison purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well.
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  • The Retirement Unitrust
    Meredith grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm.
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  • Property Turns Into Income
    Barbara lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Barbara found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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  • Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
    Louis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially in value.
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  • Part Gift and Part Sale
    Susan and Kevin bought a vacant lot at the Jersey Shore many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers by the beach.
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  • Current Gifts
    As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Alan and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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  • Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
    Keith has been a faithful supporter of Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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  • Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
    Harold and Jessica wanted to leave a legacy gift to benefit the South Jersey Jewish and secular community...
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  • A Bequest to Further Good Work
    Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of JCF.
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  • Deferred Gift Annuity
    Several years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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  • What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
    Michael and Judy were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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  • Gift Annuity for Real Estate
    Jonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000.
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  • A Bequest to Save Taxes
    Jerry was a widower who had a great love for the JCF. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Jerry wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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  • Leading for the Future
    Luke and Cynthia spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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  • Give it Twice Trust
    While researching estate planning techniques, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted JCF for more information.
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  • Providing for Our Children's Future
    Ron and Stefanie worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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  • Bequest of Insurance
    Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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  • Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!
    Karen and Stephen felt this way when they were establishing their estate plan. They wanted to pass their estate to family, but they also had a place in their hearts for our charitable mission.
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