Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation

06/12/2025

The numbers are in! We're proud to share the Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation's 2024 Philanthropic Impact Report. Inside, you’ll find stories of lives touched, milestones reached, and the continued growth of our mission. None of it would be possible without you. Thank you for being part of our community and for the honor of supporting your impactful philanthropy. https://bit.ly/2024PhilanthropicImpact

01/03/2025

Looking back on 2024, we celebrated a year of milestones and the support of our generous community:

• We celebrated 50 years! Since 1974, we've been making an impact.
• We engaged with the community through collaborations with MPR News , , Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal, and the , showcasing the impact of donor-advised funds.
• MN JCF sponsored 11 Jewish community events, supporting organizations like Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School , , , , , , , and .
• We reintroduced and renamed the Frank Trestman Memorial Tikkun Olam Award, honoring those who make a lasting impact on Jewish planned giving and exemplify the values of tikkun olam.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful, healthy, and prosperous 2025!

12/25/2024

Wishing you a Hanukkah filled with light and hope.

12/18/2024

It’s not too late to open a donor-advised fund (DAF)! DAFs are an easy, tax-friendly way to donate money or assets, get a deduction, and support causes you care about.

Come learn how you can leverage your own fund to give to those organizations that mean the most to you!

12/09/2024

MN JCF is happy to support auction benefit on December 15th. Their services provide meaningful and inclusive mainstream education to Jewish children with identified needs. Learn more about the event: shaarim.org

12/02/2024

MN JCF is a proud sponsor of the Annual Benefit on December 7th. Learn more about the event here: jfcsmpls.org/donate/annual-benefit

11/28/2024

11/22/2024

It’s the perfect time to plan your giving and reduce taxes! Learn how 5 tax-efficient giving strategies to maximize your impact for 2025— benefiting both you and the causes you care about! Click for more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/TaxSavingsMNJCF

11/14/2024

MN JCF is a proud event sponsor of Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School, the Twin Cities' school offering academic excellence in a nurturing Jewish environment. This year marks Heilicher's 40th anniversary!

A MN JCF nonprofit fund holder since 1985, Heilicher's mission is to provide a strong academic foundation in general and Jewish studies in an environment in which students feel positive about themselves and others. If you would like to learn more or donate, please visit hmjds.org/news-events/annualbenefit.

10/16/2024

The Women's Endowment Fund is now accepting grant applications. The Fund provides grants up to $10,000 to Jewish organizations for programs or services that enhance the lives of Jewish women and children through education, civic, culture, health or social services.

Grant applications will be accepted through November 2, 2024. Priority for grants will be given to Minnesota organizations.

Visit mnjcf.org/foundation-grants to see details and apply.

10/11/2024

For his Bar Mitzvah, teen philanthropist Micah Lazarus opened a Genesis Mitzvah Fund through the Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation and quickly made a splash. Take a look at his efforts to support teens in Israel after October 7.

To watch or read the full story:
https://www.fox9.com/news/young-minnetonka-swimmer-raises-5k-israel-nonprofit

10/02/2024

As we welcome in 5785, we hold in our hearts and prayers those in Israel who are unable to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in safety. Wishing you and your family a Shanah Tovah U'metuka from the Minnesota Jewish Community Federation.