Ways to Give
One-Time Donation
Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) is the only nonprofit organization whose singular mission is to grow, support, and strengthen the Jewish camp movement. We work with more than 300 Jewish overnight and day camps to promote excellence in their management, programs, and enrollment by providing thought leadership, professional development, research & analytics, funding, and inspiring innovation.
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Campfire Club
The campfire is where we come together as a community to share our voices, stories, and of course, s’mores! Support Jewish camp year-round and deepen your impact by contributing a sustainable monthly gift. As a club member, you will receive special updates on how your gift is making a difference.
Join our dedicated group of donors who are already giving each month by making your first monthly gift and supporting Jewish camp s’more!
Give Monthly with the Campfire ClubGift of Stock
Among the benefits of gifts of stock, you will avoid federal and state tax on capital gains, receive an income tax deduction for the full market value of your gift if you itemize deductions on your tax return and have held the assets for at least one year, and it will enable you to make a larger gift at a lower original cost to you.
FJC recommends you consult your financial advisor and/or tax professional to discuss your individual tax considerations and the implications for this gift.
Due to brokerage firm privacy laws, FJC must have permission to recognize that you have made a stock donation. If you neglect to inform us that your donation is being transferred via stock, the brokerage firm can decline sharing your name with us. This could prevent FJC from acknowledging your generous gift.
When making a gift of stock, please provide us with the following information:
- Name of securities
- Number of shares you are planning to transfer
- Brokerage firm/accounting firm name and information for contact person
- Your name, address, phone number, and email address
To make a stock donation to Foundation for Jewish Camp, please contact our Development Department at development@jewishcamp.org or by calling (646) 278-4500 to discuss this meaningful gift further.
Legacy Giving
Your legacy gift to FJC ensures that the camp will continue to shape the next generation of engaged Jewish leaders, helping build the strong Jewish future we all wish to see.
Four simple ways to invest in the Jewish future through FJC:
- Make a gift through a bequest in a will, trust, or estate plan.*
- Add a beneficiary designation on an IRA, pension fund, or life insurance policy.*
- Give a retirement plan gift.
- Increase your current income while making a gift through a Charitable Remainder Trust
*Your legacy commitment can be expressed as a specific dollar or a percentage amount.
How Do I Get Started?
First, reflect on and discuss legacy giving with your loved ones, and then with your personal financial advisory or attorney. When you are ready, contact our Development Department at development@jewishcamp.org or fill out our form.
Legacy Giving FAQ
Am I too young to leave a legacy gift?
A legacy gift is not about planning for death or retirement—it is about supporting the causes that are important to you. In fact, planned giving is a life-affirming commitment to a cause that’s important to you. And since there is no cash outlay, it has no effect on your quality of life, apart from giving you a great sense of pride in knowing you will help a cause you care about for generations to come.
Is planned giving only for high net worth individuals?
Passion and personal commitment are the only requirements. A legacy pledge can be made by anyone at any amount—all contributions have a meaningful impact. Everyone can benefit from plans that reduce future estate taxes.
If I make a gift, can I also provide for my children?
An estate plan that includes your children, FJC, and other charities you care about can ensure your children receive an income or an inheritance while honoring your personal charitable values.