The Best of Both Worlds

Meet John.

He’s no longer a resident of San Francisco, but John's support of the local community is as strong as ever. Now living in Los Angeles with his wife, Adrianna, he recently established a Charitable Gift Annuity with the Jewish Community Endowment Fund. Through his giving, he is providing for tomorrow’s community needs while also taking care of a few of his own. What’s important to him is that future generations will have the resources available to address any issues and concerns they might confront.

When John decided to make a lasting gift, he liked the combination of benefits offered by a Charitable Gift Annuity. Through its annuity, he receives regular payments at a favorable rate based on his age at the time he established the gift. Furthermore, he set up his Charitable Gift Annuity so that its remainder would go to the Jewish Community Endowment’s unrestricted fund, which is supervised by a seasoned board of investment professionals and community leaders who direct money each year to the most pressing local, national, and international causes. “I am contributing to the future strength of our Jewish community,” he notes.

John chose this type of legacy gift for many reasons, but the bottom line is his commitment to the endurance of the Jewish community. “The Federation and its Endowment are among the most important Jewish organizations; they’re closer to the Jewish people than anybody,” he says.

* Please note that names have been altered to protect the privacy of the donors.