The Jewish Community Foundation is the planned giving and endowment arm of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. Formerly the Bequest and Endowment Fund, the Foundation was created in 1979 to develop resources needed to ensure the future vitality of the Jewish community encompassing Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. It serves the Jewish Federation and its family of agencies, as well as area synagogues and organizations. With funds of more than $12 million, The Foundation is growing in stature as the central address for the philanthropic and estate planning needs for members of our community. As we move closer to the 21st Century, the mission of The Jewish Community Foundation is:

• To be the Jewish community's foundation…serving the current needs of our people throughout the world, while planting the seeds for a vibrant future, right here, in the Southern New Jersey Jewish community
• To assist individuals and families in achieving their philanthropic goals in an efficient manner
• To develop Community and Legacy Endowment Funds which will form a permanent base of support for our local community, agencies and programs
• To work with professionals in the areas of estate, tax and financial planning to provide the most current information pertinent to charitable giving