Four Ways to Give

Make a Meaningful Impact on our Jewish Community

You make all the difference. When you support The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, you empower an open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community. Together, we strengthen and sustain Jewish life and address critical needs locally and around the world.

Please consider making a gift to Federation’s Annual Campaign. Now more than ever, your generosity will make a tremendous impact.

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Make a gift of cash:

  • Donate online
  • Call our Donor Relations Team at (301) 230-7239
  • Mail a check to:
    The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
    6101 Executive Blvd., Suite 200
    North Bethesda, MD 20852
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Make a gift of appreciated stock for tax savings before December 15th.* See transfer instructions.

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Make a distribution from your Donor Advised Fund.** Jewish Community Foundation DAF holders can request grants through the Donor Dashboard.

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If you are over age 70 ½, contribute directly from your IRA for an additional tax benefit. *** To learn more, contact Elizabeth Goldstein at foundation@shalomdc.org or 301-230-7228.

Important Notes:

*Please initiate your gift of stock to Federation as soon as possible. The date of your gift and gift receipt are determined by the day your stock reaches Federation’s brokerage account, not when you initiate the transfer. We strongly recommend that you request all stock transfers before December 15th, to maximize the chance that we receive the stock in time for a 2024 tax deduction. The gift value for tax purposes is determined by the average of the high and low prices on the day the investment is received in Federation’s brokerage account.

**This year, you can double the impact of your gifts to local agencies of your choice through the Foundation’s Donor Advised Fund Partner Agency Matching Program. If you are not a current fundholder, you can participate by opening a Donor Advised Fund of $50,000 or more, and the Foundation will match any size gift up to $15,000 per agency to as many agencies as you choose. Existing DAF holders who participated in year one of the match campaign can give again at the same level as last year (or increase your gift!) in year two to receive a match up to $15,000. DAF holders making a match-eligible gift for the first time receive a match when you make a new or increased gift of $2,500 or more up to $15,000.

*** Charitable rollovers from IRAs may not be put into Donor Advised Funds.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Community Foundation do not offer tax, financial, or legal advice. Please consult your advisors.