By Chris Jennewein
Times of San Diego
SAN DIEGO — The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego passed a philanthropic milestone last month when in reported $2 billion in grants since its founding in 1967.
Thanks to thousand donors over the decades, the JCF has facilitated more than 135,000 grants to over 9,000 nonprofits, locally, nationally, and abroad.
“The multiple generations of donors that have been a part of JCF for the past 57 years have demonstrated their commitment to the community by partnering with us for their generous philanthropy,” said Jeremy Pearl, president and CEO of the foundation.
The JCF promotes philanthropy by helping donors achieve their charitable goals and connecting them with local, national, and international charitable organizations. Funding has been directed through a broad range of giving areas, including arts and culture, education, social services, children, and health and human services.
Most of these grants have been allocated to the San Diego community, although substantial support has also been provided for organizations and communities in Israel.
Whether its donors are contributing $100 or $1 million, the JCF combines concierge services with deep community knowledge to help maximize the impact of their generosity.
“Working with the Jewish Community Foundation allows me to feel more connected to my charitable giving; I trust that my philanthropy will be guided by JCF,” said Tina Beranbaum, JCF board chair.
“They introduce me to organizations I would never have known about without their networks of connections, and I feel good about what my husband and I are able to contribute to our community,” she said.
During its last fiscal year, the foundation awarded $175 million in 8,000 grants to more than 1,900 Jewish and general organizations in San Diego, Israel and around the world. The foundation currently manages more than $800 million in assets.
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