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The Jewish Community Foundation of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Through the Foundation, we partner with donors to align generosity with values, strengthening Jewish life today and helping to shape a vibrant future for generations to come. With more than $350 million in assets under care, every gift is stewarded with deep purpose and lasting impact.
Whether you’re supporting a Jewish cause close to your heart or a secular nonprofit in the wider community, we offer the expertise, partnership, and Jewish purpose to make your giving truly meaningful.
Personal and part of something bigger
As Federation’s philanthropic arm, the Foundation offers trusted tools for impactful giving, with fees that support Jewish life locally and globally. You give with purpose, and we help make it last.
Your trusted partner in long-term Jewish philanthropy
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Create an endowment to sustain what matters most, year after year.
Join forces with other donors to take on big challenges through a collaborative fund.
Leave a legacy gift that reflects your values and strengthens Jewish life for generations.
Plan today, give tomorrow
Include Federation in your will or trust to make a powerful future impact without affecting your finances now.
Fast Facts
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$ 350+ Million
under management
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$ 24.5 Million
in grants distributed in 2024
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$ 2 Million
in increased giving to local agencies
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Through endowments, DAFs, and collaborative funds, the Jewish Community Foundation helps donors turn values into action—building a lasting legacy of Jewish connection, resilience, and meaning.
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Marilyn and Ira Polon share how a young couples’ event in 1971 grew into five decades of giving, leadership, and legacy with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, rooted in Jewish identity, resilience, and a commitment to the community’s future.
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Meet Natalia Straus, Federation’s Senior Director of Legacy Giving, who is helping Greater Washington’s Jewish community plan for the future with heart, humor, and purpose—ensuring lasting impact through legacy gifts that sustain Jewish life for generations.
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The Fund for Women and Girls, powered by the Jewish Community Foundation, is transforming philanthropy by closing the funding gap for women and girls in Greater Washington and Israel—mobilizing millions through collective giving, long-term partnerships, and bold leadership.
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The Foundation is where long-term impact meets meaningful intention. Explore how you can grow your legacy, create a fund, or deepen your family's connection to Jewish giving.
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