Donate Now
Your ability to transform, inspire and save lives begins here. Explore the number of ways you can give to Jewish Federation, empowering us to improve thousands of lives here and in 70 countries across the globe. For help with all your philanthropic needs, please speak with Executive Director, Rachel Levy here.
You don’t have to wait for a special time of year or special occasion to donate to the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut. Please help us carry the light today. Every dollar makes a difference.
Annual Campaign
Raising dollars, building a community.
For more than half a century, the Jewish Federation and our partners have been here to support the community and help those in need. This is especially true during difficult times, and now is no different.
Our community’s Annual Campaign provides the basic infrastructure that supports our Jewish community. It delivers vital funding to sustain the Federation and its partners, ensuring critical programs and services are available. It is why we are here to respond when a crisis strikes, and it is why we are here for the community long after it passes.
Planned Giving and Endowment
The Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut provides you with the opportunity to establish a legacy that will shape and improve Jewish life for generations. The mission of the Planned Giving and Endowment program of JFECI is to provide the resources to meet the challenges and needs of the Eastern CT Jewish community for today and tomorrow. Gifts to JFEC’s Endowment program can be made outright during the donor’s lifetime or through one of the planned giving vehicles. Your gift can be added to an existing endowment fund or create a new fund to support a specific field of interest, the annual campaign or to support our unrestricted needs. The Endowment program allows our community to maintain a permanent, self-sustaining source of income to support existing programs of Federation and to develop new approaches to address emerging needs here and overseas.
Endowments are not just for the wealthy — they are the means by which ordinary people make extraordinary, impactful gifts.
Contact Rachel Levy, JFEC Exec. Director for more information.
IRA Charitable Rollovers
Rollover your IRA and make an impact on your Jewish community
Congress has permanently extended this popular tax-advantaged giving opportunity. Individuals age 70 1/2 or older can make a direct distribution of up to $100,000 to the Jewish Federation. Your IRA charitable rollover can be used to benefit JFGI or any of its agencies.
Benefits of making an IRA charitable rollover gift:
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The contribution will be excluded from your income for federal purposes and will not be taxed.
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The rollover counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).
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Giving from your IRA is an easy and convenient way of making a meaningful gift.
NOTE: You may not make direct distributions to donor advised funds, supporting organizations, or split-interest trusts, or in exchange for gift annuities.
Don't delay! Rollovers must be completed by December 31. If you are eligible, an IRA direct distribution is a wonderful opportunity for you to use your IRA to accomplish your philanthropic goals.
As always, we encourage you to seek the advice of your professional advisor before you make a charitable IRA rollover gift.
