During this High Holiday season, we embrace our tradition of supporting those in Israel that are in need. The Foundation recently awarded grants to Jaffa Institute, Latet, Leket Israel, and Yad Ezra V’Shulamit. Each provides meals, support, and a little added sweetness to those in need in Israel celebrating the holidays. The grants were made in memory of our beloved colleague, Fay Althausen, z"l.
Whichever cause or organization you’re passionate about, the High Holidays are an ideal time to give, as tzedakah is emphasized throughout the holiday liturgy. The needs of our communities are still great, especially from the compounding consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and a challenging economy. We invite you to join us in our holiday giving and donate – no matter how much – to a cause you care about.
May the New Year bring hope, good health, and happiness to you and your families. We look forward to working together in 5783 and continuing to strengthen our community.
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Marvin Schotland Op-Ed: "Our Older Adults Need a Hand, Not The Back of a Hand" |
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Read Marvin Schotland's most recent op-ed, published in LA Daily News, entitled, "Our Older Adults Need a Hand, Not The Back of a Hand," about The Foundation’s $1 million in grants towards alleviating older adult poverty.
"At a time when we face a burgeoning list of pressing societal issues, caring for older adults – ensuring there are resources for them to age in place with dignity – needs to be placed among the most urgent."
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Read our new 2021 Annual Report! |
We are pleased to share with you our latest annual report for the year 2021. Last year, The Foundation and its donors distributed
$123 million to more than 2,000 nonprofits. We hope you find inspiration in these stories of how we are working towards a better world together with our donor family and professional advisor colleagues. We thank our partners for their vital support.
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NEW Video: How Can the Center for Designed Philanthropy Help? |
The Foundation's Center for Designed Philanthropy is a team of philanthropic advisors with expertise in broad areas. When you open a Donor Advised Fund, you have complimentary access to our team. Watch our quick video about the many ways the Center can help enhance your charitable giving. |
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Photo Gallery: New Donor Brunch & Reception |
The Foundation recently hosted a delightful outdoor afternoon brunch for new donors to mingle, meet fellow Foundation donors, and learn about all the perks of being a part of the Foundation family. The event was held at Board Chair Evan Schlessinger and his wife Dana's home. |
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Photo Gallery: Modern Art Meets Meaningful Philanthropy |
Held at the stunning house of Advisory Board Trustee Cliff Einstein and his wife Mandy's home, The Foundation hosted members of family foundations for an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and viewing the Einsteins' art collection that includes exceptional pieces by Kerry James Marshall, James Turrell, Yayoi Kusama, and more. |
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Our Estate Planning Workbook is a useful for you to organize your financial information in preparation for meeting with your advisor.
Questions about estate planning? Our experts are well-versed in charitable estate planning and would be more than happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Contact us today by phone at 323.761.8704 or by email.
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How to Vet a Nonprofit Organization: Five Steps |
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What does it mean to vet a nonprofit organization? Vetting is the thorough investigation of a nonprofit that a funder conducts before making a decision to support it. Vetting gives a funder insight into an organization’s mission and values, financial health, leadership, and the effectiveness of its programs. Ultimately, it answers the question of whether a funder will feel proud and confident to invest their dollars in the particular entity.
There are many reasons why any individual or family chooses to donate to a nonprofit. Perhaps a good friend or family member recommended it. Perhaps the group is highly recognized as a leader in a particular field like food insecurity, education, Jewish continuity, and more. Perhaps a family has a long history of supporting a given cause. Whatever the reason, vetting an organization is absolutely essential...
...read the rest of the article on our website!
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