Jewish Community Foundation Orange County

Jewish Community Foundation Orange County Creating meaningful and effective giving through partnerships with our donors and nonprofits. Gifts may be made during one's lifetime or in one's estate plan.

An individual may use the Community Foundation as a simple alternative to a private foundation for making one's charitable gifts, Jewish and secular. The Community Foundation offers individuals endowment opportunities to perpetuate support for a particular organization or area of interest. The Community Foundation accepts and manages your fund with a variety of assets including, cash, stock or rea

l property to implement your estate plan. Supporting the community through the Community Foundation offers significant tax benefits and, in some cases, a source of income for you for a lifetime.

Every year, well-intentioned donors write checks to causes they love and unknowingly leave real value on the table. Not ...
08/27/2026

Every year, well-intentioned donors write checks to causes they love and unknowingly leave real value on the table. Not because they're doing anything wrong, but because nobody ever walked them through the alternative.

A Donor Advised Fund changes that equation. Instead of scattered annual gifts fully exposed to taxes, a single contribution to a DAF can:
➡️ Generate an immediate, often larger deduction
➡️ Be granted out strategically over months or years
➡️ Involve family members in deciding where the impact lands

One JCFOC donor, Ben, made this shift and recaptured five figures in deductions in year one alone. His entire donation now fuels Jewish life across Orange County.

Donors who move from reactive to strategic giving don't just save more; they build something that lasts beyond their own lifetime.

📩 Reach out to JCFOC to discuss your DAF. Link in bio.

“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Sound familiar? Families grow, priorities shift, and...
08/24/2026

“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Sound familiar? Families grow, priorities shift, and our community's needs are always evolving, which means the charitable plan you set up years ago might deserve a fresh look.

👉Swipe through for some questions to ask yourself.

A checkup doesn't have to mean a major overhaul; sometimes it simply confirms you're exactly where you want to be. And if there's room to grow your impact, we're always here as a sounding board.

📥 Reach out anytime; we'd love to help you revisit your goals.

Have a donor advised fund with a national or commercial provider? Many of our families start there, and over time, disco...
08/21/2026

Have a donor advised fund with a national or commercial provider? Many of our families start there, and over time, discover they want something more personal, more local, and more connected to the causes closest to home.

The good news? Moving your fund is often easier than people expect. Swipe through for simple steps to bring your giving closer to home.

Whether you're ready to make the move or just want to explore what's possible, we're always happy to start the conversation. Reach out to Wendy to schedule a time to talk.

Philanthropy should be simple! Here's what working with JCFOC actually looks like:✔️ No setup costs or legal fees✔️ Foun...
08/12/2026

Philanthropy should be simple! Here's what working with JCFOC actually looks like:
✔️ No setup costs or legal fees
✔️ Foundation-level giving, minus the red tape
✔️ Donate appreciated stock and skip the capital gains tax
✔️ Front-load your deduction now, grant it out later
✔️ Recommend grants online & we handle the logistics

And it doesn't stop there: dedication messages on every grant, twice-monthly processing, support for both Jewish and secular causes, real-time online statements, and 24/7 access to your fund.

Ten features. One goal: making it easy for your generosity to go further.

Together, we can build a Jewish tomorrow.
🔗 Visit JCFOC.org

An endowment isn't a single act of giving; it's a cycle that keeps working long after the initial gift is made.It starts...
08/07/2026

An endowment isn't a single act of giving; it's a cycle that keeps working long after the initial gift is made.

It starts with a tax-deductible donation of cash, securities, real estate, or other assets. From there, you choose the causes that matter most to you, and the fund is professionally invested for long-term growth in partnership with our co-fiduciary, SEI.

As the fund grows, nonprofits receive grants based on your recommendations. Each gift strengthens the community and builds a legacy that carries your values forward, year after year, indefinitely.

Let’s chat about how you can strengthen your community.

Passing down values is just as important as passing down assets, and the teenage years are the perfect time to start. We...
08/05/2026

Passing down values is just as important as passing down assets, and the teenage years are the perfect time to start. We know it's not always easy to know where to begin, so we've gathered 10 simple, real-world ways to bring your teens into your family's giving journey.

From asking what causes they care about, to volunteering side by side, to letting them help decide where a grant goes. Even the smallest moments can plant the seeds of a lifelong commitment to community and generosity.

Every conversation plants a seed. Together, we're building a Jewish tomorrow, one generation at a time.

It’s easy as 1-2-3!A Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund works in three simple moves:1. Give — contribute cash, stock, or o...
07/31/2026

It’s easy as 1-2-3!

A Donor Advised Philanthropic Fund works in three simple moves:

1. Give — contribute cash, stock, or other assets, and get the tax deduction now
2. Grow — your fund is invested, and any growth is completely tax-free
3. Grant — recommend gifts to the causes you and your family care about, whenever you're ready

It's flexible giving with immediate tax benefits and long-term impact.

📩 Reach out to JCFOC to get your Donor Advised Fund started.

So many of our families' giving journeys start the same way: a donor advised fund with a national or commercial provider...
07/29/2026

So many of our families' giving journeys start the same way: a donor advised fund with a national or commercial provider. It's a great first step. But over time, something shifts. They start wanting their giving to feel more personal, more local, more tied to the community and causes they love.

If that sounds familiar, here's some good news: moving your fund is often much simpler than people assume. ➡️ Swipe through for 7 easy steps to bring your giving closer to home.

Whether you're ready to make the switch or simply want to learn more, we're here for it. Reach out to Wendy to set up a time to chat.

Today, we celebrate 78 years of Israel's independence!Today's joy feels even more powerful because it is not taken for g...
04/22/2026

Today, we celebrate 78 years of Israel's independence!

Today's joy feels even more powerful because it is not taken for granted.
It is hard-earned and fought for every day.

We stand tall, dance freely, and believe fiercely in a bright future.

Am Yisrael lives!

On this Yom HaZikaron, we honor the soldiers and civilians who gave their lives so Israel could live.We hold the weight ...
04/21/2026

On this Yom HaZikaron, we honor the soldiers and civilians who gave their lives so Israel could live.

We hold the weight of every person who built and continues to protect the Jewish homeland.

We honor their memory, their bravery, and their courage to fight for our home.

May their names be a blessing.

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1 Federation Way, Ste 230
Irvine, CA
92603

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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