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A Philanthropic Journey

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Sincerely,

Her daughter’s path was much different.

When Mary-Jane and Bob moved to Connecticut in the late 1970s, Mary-Jane worked for Covenant Insurance, which cooperated with the United Way to match executives with volunteer opportunities in the Greater Hartford area Through this initiative, she became involved with CWEALF (the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund) and realized how much people can enrich their lives through volunteerism This was the start

of her philanthropic journey.

Mary-Jane continued that journey with Bob’s support “Bob has been my beacon,” she says Mary-Jane is grateful to Bob for taking

a leadership role in bringing a philanthropic consciousness not only to her, but to their two adult children.

Bob’s journey is tied to his understanding of what “home” means to him He says, “Part

of what makes the Greater Hartford area

‘homey’ for us is being part of our vibrant Jewish community.” That’s why the Greater Hartford Jewish community became the focus for his volunteerism and philanthropy

40 years ago.

A key component in Bob’s journey was participating in the Wexner Heritage Leader- ship Program in the early 1990s He has been working to repay this transformational gift ever since

Bob and Mary-Jane’s commitment to sustaining the Jewish community here and around the world has grown over time, along with their ability to give generously They also feel strongly about fostering connections between the Jewish community and others across the Greater Hartford area Next steps for Bob and Mary-Jane on their philanthropic journey? They take their responsibility seriously and feel both exhilarated and challenged by the philan- thropic opportunities facing them In seeking

to maximize their impact, they want to better understand community needs as well as the existing programs that attempt to address those needs Their goals are to be more purposeful, define their short- and long-term objectives, find ways to measure impact, and include their children more actively Their journey is as important to them as the destination

Mary-Jane Eisen and Bob Yass

Journeys

Acts of loving kindness motivate the Gollob family Rona and her adult children, Sandra and Marc, are inspired by the example set by their mother and grandmother, Edith

Rosenberg Although not able to provide much financial support, Edith valued helping those in need and often volunteered her time to drive neighbors in need of assistance

to appointments or to the grocery store

She set the example of helping out in any way possible to those who were known to need assistance, but may not have asked.

Helping others was what made a difference.

Tikkun Olam – repairing the world one small act at a time.

This idea resonates with all three family members Rona prefers to “touch and feel”

an organization in order to better understand how it makes a difference in the world Sandra and Marc agree, both

like to experience the impact of an tion first-hand which may later lead to financial support Marc donates his time and treasure to local organizations where he feels his gifts can have impact Sandra supports organizations advocating for women’s health issues.

organiza-When Rona created her donor advised fund, she also chose to create a fund for her children as a way to help them enhance their personal giving by enabling them to make larger, more impactful gifts Rona’s strategy has proven true Together, Sandra and Marc collaborate to discuss the value they wish to donate from the fund each year The remain- ing balance is then equally available to both, allowing them to each designate grants to organizations or causes for which they are passionate

Continuing in the spirit of family thropy, Rona chose to consult with Sandra and Marc when she considered making

philan-a lphilan-arge commitment – one lphilan-arger thphilan-an she had ever made in the past Both supported their mother’s decision, confirm- ing the gift would make a positive impact on

an organization important to them all

Regardless of where Rona, Sandra and Marc’s philanthropic journeys may take them, they are certain the act of giving will always remain a constant in their lives Each will continue to explore and grow in their personal philanthropy and look forward to impacting the world around them Both indi- vidually, and together as a family, they con- tinue the legacy learned from Edith - to repair the world one small step at a time.

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The Gollob Family

Philanthropic

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Resilient, forward-thinking leaders ensure vibrant, sustainable communities That’s why the Foundation was proud to award

a grant to the Jewish Federation to establish the Jewish Leadership Academy (JLA) to strengthen the skills of veteran and emerging community leaders

In its first year, JLA has seen over 400 program participants, with 270 unique users It achieved these results by provid- ing educational and training programs for agency presidents/board chairs, young professionals, synagogue leadership and community members, including:

• Community Leadership Initiative (CLI) –

a year-long program for incoming board presidents or candidates for board leadership Topics include managing change and understanding personal leadership style

• The Presidents’ Circle – a peer learning group which brings together synagogue and agency presidents to network, build trust and explore creative problem- solving

• Turn Your Passion into Professional Success – a program for Jewish professionals that fosters excitement about leadership.

JLA is strengthening our community by building connections, fostering trust and encouraging collaboration and preparing once untapped talent for key leadership posistions.

Jewish Leadership Academy

ion

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When the Foundation made a grant to Jewish Association for Community Living (JCL) to build its fundraising and donor engagement capacity, it was investing in JCL’s sustainability Capacity building grants like this are key to a thriving Jewish community, helping organizations improve effectiveness and positioning them to better fulfill their mission

Like many agencies, JCL must reconcile a gap in its state funding and the costs of providing quality care to individuals with intellectual disabilities Unfortunately, each year the gap grows and maintaining the quality level of care becomes more expensive Fundraising from grants and individuals is key to meet this challenge

Guided by a logic model it learned from the Foundation’s Center for Innovative Philanthropy, JCL set a goal to enhance fundraising by improving communication with donors, expanding its donor base, raising visibility, training existing JCL staff

to serve as advocates, and building internal capacity for raising awareness.

The Foundation’s two-year grant enabled JCL to hire a development professional to write a strategic fundraising plan as well as

a marketing consultant to put the plan into action.

The result: JCL has experienced a 70% increase

in total donations, grants, and gifts

Jewish Association for Community Living

Grants in Act

Grant making is a catalyst for change, fueling the positive impact we all aim to achieve within our community and the world We are pleased to share a retrospective look at two grantee organizations and how they have put their grants into action by exploring creative, new ideas and approaches.

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“My trip to Israel was nothing short of life changing

I returned with new intelligence, a group of incredible friends, a stronger love for Israel, and a deeper understanding of my Jewish roots One month there has significantly changed me in so many ways, such as boosting my independence and even solidifying my

career path – international relations with a focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

I am even considering making Aliyah in the future!

I cannot thank the tion enough for giving me this extremely meaningful opportunity; it has truly shaped who I am as

Founda-a person.”

— LEAHLERNER

Israel Travel Scholarship Recipients

In January the Foundation awarded the first round of Israel Experience Travel Scholarships to 10 high school students

in the Greater Hartford area Among the largest of its kind in the country, this program awards each student up to

$6,000 for an immersive Israel travel experience Students participate in pre- and post-travel education sessions and local community service projects which, in combination with their travel experiences, will help each teen form

a strong sense of Jewish identity and lifelong connections to the state

of Israel.

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Center for Innovative Philanthrophy

Dashboard Tracks Community Progress The JMAP community study collected perspectives of hundreds of community members across Greater Hartford Based

on their shared priorities and needs, the JMAP dashboard was born The dashboard is a way for us to track progress

on key goals over time, including volunteerism, community fundraising, and programming for interfaith families

For example, pride in Israel was tant, so the dashboard measures how many institutions sponsored trips to Israel (10 trips last year) Next year, we expect there will be even more, including students who receive scholarships through the Foundation’s new Israel Experience Travel Scholarship

impor-visit:

www.JMAPCT.org

JTConnect Creates New Strategic Plan The world of teenagers changes at lightning speed, and JTConnect, a local educational nonprofit that educates Jewish teens, knows it needs to think strategically to stay a step ahead With a grant from the Foundation and consulta- tion from CIP staff, JTConnect has em- barked on an organizational assessment and planning process to chart its course for the next three years The plan that emerged reflects the findings of the assessment, trends and best practices in Jewish teen engagement, and opportuni- ties in the local community for greater participation among teens

“The plan builds on JTConnect’s unique capabilities and assets, particularly in the areas of education and program delivery,”

said Eric Maurer, JTConnect Executive Director “We are already seeing the re- sults; we had a surge in teen participation last year, with more than 400 teens That’s

an 83 percent increase from the previous year While we have lots of work ahead of

us, we are energized by the process and excited about JTConnect’s direction.”

Education and hands-on support is another way the Foundation makes a difference.

Our Center for Innovative Philanthropy (CIP) helps strengthen organizations, provides data and research, and educates the community – all with the goal of increasing the impact of every philanthropic dollar in our community.

Foundation Initiatives in Action

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Miss Porter's SchoolNortheastern UniversityThe Rabinowitz InstituteReconstructing JudaismRenbrook SchoolRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRice University

Room to ReadBess and Paul Sigel Hebrew AcademySolomon Schechter Day School of Greater HartfordTemple B'nai Abraham

Tilton SchoolUnited Negro College FundUniversity of Connecticut Foundation, Inc

University of HartfordUniversity of North Carolina School of the ArtsUniversity of Pennsylvania, The Penn FundUniversity of Saint Joseph

University of VermontUniversity of Wisconsin FoundationUpstate Medical College Alumni AssociationWatkinson School

HUMAN SERVICES—$1,132,07592nd Street Y

AIDS ConnecticutALS AssociationAlzheimer's AssociationAlzheimer's Foundation of AmericaAmerican Cancer Society-New England DivisionAmerican Diabetes Association

American Heart AssociationAmerican Red Cross-Greater Hartford ChapterArthritis Foundation, Inc

Asian Counseling and Referral ServiceBack on My Feet

The Bridge Family Center, Inc

Brightfocus FoundationCamp Courant

Camp LaurelwoodCamp Ramah in New EnglandCancer Foundation for New MexicoCaridad Center

The Caring ConnectionCedars-Sinai Medical CenterChildren and Families FirstChildren's Hospital Los AngelesChristopher and Dana Reeve FoundationCircle of Friends

Connecticut Basketball ClubConnecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation

Connecticut Food BankThe Connecticut Hospice, Inc

Crohn's & Colitis FoundationDana-Farber Cancer InstituteDisabled American Veterans Charitable ServiceDoctors Without Borders USA, Inc

Easter Seals of Greater HartfordFAVARH

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc

Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationThe Food Depot

Hockanum Valley Community CouncilThe Hole in the Wall Gang CampHorizons, Inc

House of Bread, Inc

ImmaCareJAFCO FoundationJewish Association for Community LivingJewish Children's Service OrganizationJewish Community Center of Puerto RicoJewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia

Jewish Family Services of Greater HartfordJewish Guild for the Blind

Jewish Social Service AgencyJourney Home

Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationKitchen Angels

Lenox Hill HospitalThe Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyLos Angeles Regional Food BankThe Lustgarten FoundationMake a Wish Foundation of AmericaThe Main Idea, Inc

Joyce D and Andrew J Mandell Jewish Community Center

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterMercy Ships

Middlesex HospitalMotion Picture and Television Fund

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In all we do, the Foundation strives to make a difference and createchange In addition to providing gifts in support of community innovation, new initiatives, social services, education, arts and culture, Israel, and more, thoughtful grant making are gifts that represent the generous, caring spirit embodied in our donor –

a spirit to lovingly give to support repairing the world

In 2018, we realized a record-breaking year for grantmaking both in the total number of grants awarded as well as the total value of grants A total of 1,109 grantsyielding more than

$4.7 millionwere awarded to a wide variety of programs and services that touch an incalculablenumber of organizations, families and individuals locally, nationally, in Israel and beyond

ARTS AND CULTURE—$174,962Aaron Davis Hall, Inc

Bellevue College FoundationThe Bushnell Performing Arts CenterCharter Oak Cultural Center

The Children’s MuseumCongregation Knesset IsraelConnecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc

Goodspeed Opera House Foundation, Inc

Greater Hartford Arts CouncilHartbeat Ensemble

Hartford StageHartford Symphony OrchestraHill-Stead Museum

Jewish Historical Society of Greater HartfordJewish Museum

KEXPKNKXKUOW Public RadioJoyce D and Andrew J Mandell Jewish Community Center

Museum of Jewish HeritageNational Dance Institute of New MexicoNational Film Preservation FoundationThe Neon Museum

New Britain Museum of American ArtNorthwest Film Forum

The Opera House PlayersPlayhouse Theater Group, Inc

Playing on AirSolomon Schechter Day School of Greater HartfordSynchronicity Theatre

TheaterWorksTwo River TheaterUnified TheaterUnited States Holocaust Memorial MuseumUrbanGlass

USC Shoah FoundationWadsworth Atheneum Museum of ArtZamir Choral Foundation

COMMUNITY BUILDING—$1,634,439Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater BostonGreater Hartford Community Foundation

Hartford Foundation for Public GivingJewish Community Foundation of Greater HartfordJewish Federation of Greater Hartford

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountyJewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountyThe San Diego Foundation

UJA Federation of New YorkUnited Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

EDUCATION—$786,42510,000 Degrees

Achievement FirstBloomsburg University FoundationBoston University Trustees

Brandeis UniversityBrown UniversityCharter Oak State College FoundationClark University

College ScholarshipsCovenant Preparatory SchoolDrew University

Drexel UniversityFoundation for West Hartford Public SchoolsGrace Academy

Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic StudiesHartford Consortium for Higher EducationHartford Youth Scholars FoundationHebrew High School of New EnglandJewish Federation of Greater HartfordJewish Teen Learning ConnectionJohn Eliot School

Kingswood-Oxford SchoolLoomis Chaffee SchoolLubavitcher Yeshiva AcademyJoyce D and Andrew J Mandell Jewish Community Center

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JFACT Fund, Inc

JOIN for JusticeMAZONNational Conference for Community and JusticeNational Wildlife Federation

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc

Nature ConservancyNechama - A Jewish Response to DisasterNick's Picks

Ocean ConservancyOut to Pasture Farm and RescuePwC Charitable FoundationProPublica

Repair the World: PittsburghSierra Club

Simon Wiesenthal CenterSouth Coast FoundationTrue Colors

Unidos por Puerto RicoVoices of Hope

Town of West HartfordWorld Jewish CongressOUTREACH—$146,212Allied Jewish Federation of ColoradoChabad House

Hillel: The Berman Jewish University Center Jewish Federation of Greater HartfordJewish Federation of Greater PortlandJewish Federation of the BerkshiresJoyce D and Andrew J Mandell Jewish Community Center

Moishe HouseSolomon Schechter Day School of Greater HartfordTrinity College Hillel

University of Connecticut HillelUniversity of Hartford HillelRELIGION/SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT—

$327,817Beth David SynagogueBeth El Temple of West HartfordBeth Hillel Synagogue of BloomfieldBeth Sholom B'nai Israel

Chabad House of Greater HartfordChabad Jewish Center

Chabad of Puerto RicoChai Mitzvah

The Chai Center - Chabad at the ShoreCongregation Adath Israel

Congregation Beth Israel

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe ZedekCongregation B'nai Tikvoh-SholomCongregation Kol HaNeshamaCongregation Kol HaverimCongregation Kol ShofarCongregation P'nai Or of Central ConnecticutCongregation Tephereth Israel

The Emanuel SynagogueFalmouth Jewish CongregationFarmington Valley Jewish Congregation - Emek Shalom

Jewish Federation of Greater HartfordMikveh Bess Israel of West Hartford, Inc

North Tahoe Hebrew CongregationPasadena Jewish Temple and CenterTemple Beth Avodah

Temple Beth El of HollywoodTemple Beth Hillel of South WindsorTemple Beth Shalom

Temple B'nai AbrahamTemple EmanuelTemple Emanu-ElTemple Emanu-El of Palm BeachTemple Emanu-El of San DiegoTemple Sinai

Temple Sinai BrooklineUnited Synagogue of Conservative JudaismUnited Synagogues of Greater HartfordThe Westchester Jewish Center

Yeshiva Achei Tmimim Lubavitz ServicesYoung Israel of West Hartford

SENIORS—$183,828Federation Homes, Inc

Hebrew Senior CareJewish Family Services of Greater HartfordJoyce D and Andrew J Mandell Jewish Community Center

National Ramah CommissionNutmeg Big Brothers-Big SistersThe Open Hearth AssociationOperation Smile

Parkinson's FoundationThe People ConcernPlanned Parenthood Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center FoundationSalvation Army

The Small Things, Inc

Smile Train

St Jude Children’s Research HospitalTisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center Trinity College

Universities Allied for Essential MedicinesUniversity of Bridgeport

University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc

University of Connecticut Health CenterUpper Valley Haven

The V FoundationVNA Valley CareTown of West Hartford - West Hartford Human Services

Yale University School of MedicineYWCA of Hartford

ISRAEL & OVERSEAS—$172,521American Friends of Tenufa BakehilaALYN - American Friends of ALYN HospitalAmerican Committee for the Weizmann InstituteAmerican Friends of Magen David AdomAmerican Israel Education FoundationAmerican Society for Technion

American Society for Yad Vashem, Inc

Association for Israel StudiesBirthright Israel FoundationEmunah of AmericaFarmington Valley Jewish Congregation - Emek Shalom

Friends of Ethiopian JewsFriends of Israel Defense ForcesFriends of the Arava InstituteThe Good People FundHadassah

Hebrew High School of New EnglandInstitute for Jewish Community and ResearchIsrael Cancer Research Fund

Israel Experience scholarships

Jewish Federation of Greater HartfordJewish Federations of North AmericaJewish Women's Renaissance ProjectNefesh B'Nefesh

P.E.F Israel Endowment Funds, Inc

Seeds of PeaceUJA Federation of New YorkWater.org

WIZO USAWorld ORT, Inc

OTHER—$155,733Alexander Franklin Charitable FoundationAmerican Civil Liberties Union FoundationAmerican Red Cross

AmericaresAnti-Defamation LeagueBandit's Place Animal RescueBloomfield Rotary Foundation, Inc

B'nai Brith InternationalBushnell Park FoundationCharter Oak Cultural CenterChildren's Law Center of ConnecticutCommunity Partners in ActionCommunity Resource CenterConnecticut Immigrant and Refugee CoalitionConnecticut Science Center

Connecticut's Beardsley ZooCouncil on Foreign RelationsCystic Fibrosis FoundationDefenders of WildlifeThe Discovery CenterDoctors Without Borders USA, Inc

EarthCorpsEdible Schoolyard NYCElizabeth Park ConservancyThe First Tee of ConnecticutFreedom For All

Friends of Fernridge ParkGlobal VisionariesGreater Hartford Legal Aid FoundationHebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Helen Woodward Animal CenterHighpointers Foundation

Impact100 WestchesterJewish Alliance for Law and Social ActionJewish Federation of Greater HartfordJewish Federation of Greater HoustonJewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountyJewish Federations of North America

Jewish Foundation for the Righteous

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NEW FUNDS

At the core of each and every donor

is a heartfelt feeling of generosity and compassion While each is unique in the stories and reasons behind creating new funds at the Foundation, we all share the vision and hope for a better world for generations to come

The following is a listing of the new funds created this past year

The Foundation is honored to steward these funds We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this work, together, with our donors and partners.

Evelyne Hersh Berman FundCommunity Cemetery FundMargaret W Cohen FundRuth H Cohn PACE FundFechtor Family Foundation, Inc FundRobert J Fishman Fund for JFACTGb&P Fund

Heller-Gilman FundGary and Joan Greenberg Family FundBurton A Greenspan Memorial FundHoffman Family Fund for the Mandell JCCMartin Kesten Family Unrestricted FundKochen Family Fund

Sandra L Kravet Woman of Courage FundNanette Levin Family Fund

Mangs Family FundMichael Johnston Honor Fund for CIPSeymore and Ann Newman Memorial PACE FundSylvia and Leo Novarr Fund for the Jewish Historical SocietyLea and Richard Rubenstein Fund for Jewish

Family ServicesLea & Richard Rubenstein Beth Israel Family FundSheldon Family Fund

Toppers Education FundZachs Holding Fund I

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

$37,160,000

Donor advised funds allow for an interactive approach to grant making and often offer opportunities for a family philanthropy conversation Donors make grant recommendations to the charitable organizations and causes they wish to support each year.

AnonymousAaron and Allison Abrahms Charitable FundMax Abrahms Family Fund

Simon Abrahms Family FundZachary Abrahms Family FundGail and Jeff Adler Family Charitable FundAlyssa's Angel Fund

Annie's FundAnonymous VII FundAnonymous IXAnonymous X FundAnonymous XI FundBeatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund/Koopman ShareBeatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund/Schiro ShareBash Family Fund

Benadiva Family FundBerlin Schneider Charity FundArnold and Elizabeth Berman Family FundEvelyne Hersh Berman Fund

Malcolm and Brenda Altman Berman Family FundBlock and Saffir Family Fund

Abe and Bobby Bobrow Family FundBoxer Family Fund

Breinan Family FundDavid L and Barbara E Brown Family FundJennie and Morris Bufferd Fund

Chairs' Honor FundChatinover Family FundJerry and Libbian Cohen Family FundNaomi DuBrow Kurnitsky Cohen 50th Anniversary FundDivine Family Fund for Jewish Education

Dr Nathan and Renee Dubin FundThe Paula and Norbert Eisen and Charlotte and Milton Yass Fund

Eisen and Yass Family FundFor a listing of funds and fund balances, please visit www.jcfhartford.org

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There are countless reasons for creating or contributing to a fund at the Jewish Community Foundation.

Though unique to each donor, they are all rooted in Tikkun Olam – repairing the world

Donor choice is paramount at the Foundation, allowing donors to connect with, support and amplify the organizations and causes for which they are most passionate

The creativity, passion and generosity of our donors continues

to inspire us and our community every day Through unrestricted, designated or donor advised funds, donors achieve their philanthropic goals and true impact is realized

We are honored to steward our donors and our partners We work together to ensure our donor’s philanthropic goals are fulfilled

The funds listed on the following pages represent those that received gifts of at least $5,000,

or have grown to that value as of June 30, 2018

For a listing of fund and fund balances, please visit

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Abe and Rae Kopplemann FundRuth Kordansky Memorial FundKostin Family Synagogue FundMichele G and Dane R Kostin Family FundSolomon and Annie Lander Kramer FundAlys & Jack Krichavsky Family FundCary and Beth Lakenbach FundLanes Family Fund

Leshem Family FundAnn Z Leventhal FundSid Lichter and Abe Rubin Family FundJerry and Elaine Title Lowengard FundSheri and Gerald Lublin Family FundThe Mandra Fund

Aaron Marks Foundation FundPeggy and Alan Mendelson FundJason Miller and Elise Miller Charitable FundPhyllis and Ervin Milner Fund

Regina H and Paul P Mitnick FundMonastersky Family Fund

Mondschein Family FundHyman and Sylvia Moore Family FundJanet and Harold Moskowitz FundHymen and Pearl Namerow Family FundJon and Martha Newman Family FundNewman/Starr Donor Advised FundNewman/Starr Fund for Community LeadershipPaley Family Fund

Michael and Susan Perl Family FundPiaker Family Fund

Podrove Family Fund

Dr Charles and Paula Polivy FundReynolds Charitable Foundation FundBelle K and Irving S Ribicoff FundAbraham Rosen Memorial FundMark and Carol Rosen Family FundSamuel J and Ida S Rosen Family FundAlfred and Hilda Rosenthal Family FundRoth Family Fund

The Stephen Roth FundRothstein Family FundFlorence and Charles Rubenstein Fund Lea & Richard Rubenstein Beth Israel Family FundRutenberg Family Fund

A.I Savin Family FundJerome and Marlene Scharr Family Fund

Schatz/Wolf Family FundKaren and David Scheinerman FundSchwartz Family Fund

Amy Selzer Memorial FundHarold B Shapiro Family FundSylvia and Lewis Sheketoff Family FundSheldon Family Fund

Susan Fromm Shimelman FundShulansky Foundation FundBella and Max Shulman Family FundEdward and Ruth Siegal Fund

Jay Fishman Memorial Scholarship

“It was amazing to be part of the presentation and witness my niece receive this scholarship award…It is truly incredible that she received the Jay Fishman Memorial Scholarship since

I have been an employee at Travelers and through the years have truly admired Jay for his leadership.”

— Deborah Silverman, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition

Fierston Family FundFischman Family FundCarol and David Fishman Family FundPeter and Lisa Fishman Family FundRobert B and Hedyth A Fishman Family FundFox Family Fund

Gb&P FundJay and Nancy Gershman Family FundAaron and Betty Gilman Family Foundation FundHeller-Gilman Fund

Irving and Evelyn B Gilman Family FundIda C and Milton Gladstein Family FundGlass/Lipman Family Fund

Global Center for GSD FundBeth and Benjamin Goldberg FundKaren and Gerald Goldberg FundDeborah W Goldfarb Memorial FundThe Goldfarb Family Foundation Fund for the Center for Innovative Philanthropy

Rona Gollob FundArnold C and Beverly P Greenberg Fund for Jewish Continuity

Gary and Joan Greenberg Family FundErnest and Charlotte Hirst Family Fund IIJudith S and Joseph D Hurwitz FundJack Hutensky Fund

Will Hutensky FundJack Abraham Huttner FundThe Israel Fund

Orly Javit Memorial FundJohnston-Levin Family Charitable FundLouis Joseloff Foundation Fund ISelma and David Kaye FundMichael and Patricia Kazakoff Family FundRobert Kennedy Charitable Fund

Martin Kesten Family FundSteven Kesten Advised FundDeborah and Steven Kleinman FundKochen Family Fund

Konover Coppa Family Fund

A Survivor Gives Back to Kids Like Him When Nick Wallace received a life-saving liver transplant at age 12, he didn’t go to Disneyworld – he started a nonprofit to support other hospitalized children.

Nick’s Picks, the nonprofit he created

in Del Mar, CA, was a recent recipient of

a Donor Advised Fund grant The zation provides customized backpacks for children facing long-term hospitaliza- tion, filled with fun and comforting items

organi-to help fight the feelings of loneliness and disconnect that Nick experienced during his own hospital stays

Nick’s Picks is just one shining

example of the many causes that the Foundation’s donors support through donor advised funds, locally and around the world.

Donor Advised Funds Create Impact

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Michael Canny PACE FundCapital Equipment FundEleanor and Jerome Caplan Fund for the Jewish Historical Society

Rhea Sourifman Caplin Memorial Scholarship FundArnold S Cartin Memorial Fund

CBI Tots FundAssociation of Jewish Cemeteries General Fund

Aaron Association Cemetery FundBess Israel Cemetery FundBeth Jacob Society Cemetery FundBrahilover Benevolent Association of Hartford Cemetery Fund

Capital City Cemetery FundCommunity Cemetery FundFarband Labor Zionist Alliance Branch 61 Cemetery FundFirst Connecticut Benevolent Association Cemetery FundFirst Ludmir Benevolent Association Cemetery FundHartford City Lodge Cemetery Fund

Hartford Sick Benefit Association Cemetery FundHebrew Merchants Protective Association Cemetery Fund

Jewish War Veterans Laurel Post #45 Cemetery FundJonathan Welfare Society Cemetery Fund

Ludmir Young Men's Benevolent Association Cemetery Fund

Share Torah Lodge Cemetery FundTikvah Zion Cemetery FundWorkman's Circle Branch #15 Cemetery FundWorkman's Circle Branch #184 Cemetery FundYoung Friend's Progressive Cemetery FundChabad House Fund

Chameides Family FundCharter Oak Cultural Center Endowment FundThe Cherry Blossom Fund

Aaron and Fanny Cohen Fund Adrienne Cohen Education FundThe Adrienne Cohen Israel FundEsther Sima Cohen Scholarship FundFlorence and Henry Cohen Family FundLibbian and Jerry Cohen Fund

Margaret W Cohen FundMichael and Naomi Cohen Fund for Beth El Temple of West Hartford

Michael and Naomi Cohen Fund for Jewish Historical Society

The Ripple Effects of Supporting Nurses

A designated fund at the Foundation is dedicated to local nursing education and professional development – at not just one, but three major hospitals This strategic commitment has lasting ripple effects for hundreds of patients and their families every year because better nurses mean better care for patients.

Each institution receives yearly funds

to support this work, building a reliable pipeline of funding to support nurses and their ongoing professional development This grant provides a terrific example

of smart designated grants that make an impact not just for the individuals who directly benefit, but also for the patients they serve, their colleagues, and their institutions.

Designated Funds

Create Impact

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Silpe Family FundSmith-Haiblum Family FundSolinsky Family FundEdmund and Linda Bland Sonnenblick FundJay and Julie Spivak Family Fund

Stanger Family FundRosemary Stevens, M.D Memorial FundJohn and Kathy Suisman Family FundTemkin Family Fund

Temple Sinai FundMiriam Toubman Family FundWaldman-Pearlman-Seltzer Family FundWeiner Family Fund

Weinstock Family FundAlfred and Helen Weisel Education Endowment FundWinkler-Drezner President's Discretionary FundMiriam Witlin/Sylvia Bjornson Memorial FundWLP Fund

Benjamin Samuel Zachs FundJacob Harry Zachs FundJessica P Zachs FundSarah Claire Zachs-Adam FundZoë Isabelle Zachs FundZackin Family FundNatalie and Morris Ziplow FundZweig and Fundiller Family Fund

DESIGNATED FUNDS

$39,442,000

Year after year and in perpetuity, designated funds provide vital, and often budget relieving support for the charitable organizations and causes donors hold most dear Donors create

a designated fund to ensure their specific philanthropic passions are funded in perpetuity

Sidney Abel PACE FundPhyllis B Abrahms Endowment FundHelene Alisberg Children's FundJudith Azia Fund for the JCCEleanor Balgley Lion of Judah Endowment FundEdie and Joseph Barker Fund

Mildred and Irving Bercowetz Fund for Midrasha/YachadWillie Berkowitz Memorial Fund

Rose and Gary Bernstein PACE FundRose Bernstein Lion of Judah Endowment FundBlue Hills Avenue Fund

Helen and Bernard Blum FundIda and Louis Blum FundAlma and Hans Bodenheimer Endowment FundLawrence S and Arline "Lonnie" Brick Fund

The Foundation brought Play It Forward

to Camp Ramah in New England More than 80 teens participating in NERUSY:

New England Region USY, explored their personal values, shared ideas, asked questions and learned about the power

of endowment giving.

For a listing of funds and fund balances, please visit www.jcfhartford.org

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Evelyn Ertman PACE FundLeigh N and Gregory A Farber Family FundFarmington Valley Jewish Congregation - Emek Shalom Endowment Fund

Memorial Park General FundMemorial Park Perpetual Care FundHarold Wolinsky Scholarship FundEmmy and Steve Fast Fund for Jewish Family ServicesFederation Community PACE Fund

Federation Homes Endowment FundFederman Family Fund for Mandell Jewish Community CenterFrances and Marshall Feingold Scholarship FundRhoda and Arthur Feinstein Fund

Sadie and Jacob Feinstein FundStanley and Susan Fellman Fund for Congregation Beth Israel

Stanley and Susan Fellman Fund for Travel to IsraelThe Fighting Segals Fund

Carol Gabrielson Fine Fund for Congregation Beth IsraelJoan and Dan Fine Fund for the Mandell JCC

Everett and Alice Fink Memorial FundBruce and Debra Fischman Family FundBruce and Debra Fischman Fund for Congregation Beth Israel

Hinda N Fisher Designated FundArt and Helene Fishman Family FundThe Arthur, Edward and Robert Fishman Scholarship FundHedyth Fishman Lion of Judah Endowment Fund

Jay Fishman Memorial Scholarship FundPeter and Lisa Fishman Fund for the Jewish Community CenterRobert B Fishman Memorial Fund for the Mandell Jewish Community CenterRobert J Fishman Fund for JFACTRobert (Bobby) Benjamin Fishman FundThe Foundation Fund

Four Devoted Deborahs FundEstelle and William Fraidowitz Family FundDoreen Fundiller-Zweig Tribute FundEdith and Harry A Gampel PACE FundAnnette and Seymour Gavens FundSeymour and Annette Gavens Family FundGelles Family Fund for Beth El

Gelles Family Fund for the Mandell Jewish Community Center

Gelles Family Fund for Solomon Schechter Day SchoolIda and Milton Gladstein Fund

Glickman Chapman Family FundSedell Gold Family FundKaren and Gerald Goldberg Fund for Hebrew High School of New England

Karen and Gerald Goldberg Fund for Sigel Hebrew Academy

Edith B Goldberg and Ruth D Goldberg Memorial FundSylvia and Leo Goldberg Fund

Shirley Goldman and Debi Goldman Cooper Family Fund for Beth El Temple

Gollob Fund for Charter Oak Cultural CenterMilton and Frances Goodman Fund

Abraham and Jane Poriss Gordon Scholarship FundLynne Gordon Hartford Jewish Film Festival FundBernard L Gottlieb Fund I

Bernard L Gottlieb Fund IIEdith A and Herbert L Granstein FundThe Green Family Fund

Lawrence Green Memorial FundArnold C and Beverly P Greenberg Fund for Hartford Hillel

N Richard Greenfield Jewish Ledger Lecture Series FundBurton A Greenspan Memorial Fund

Abe and Ria Haller FundHarris Family Fund for Emanuel SynagogueBob and Evelyn Harris Fund for Hebrew High School

of New EnglandJudith Lynn Harris Memorial FundHartford Hillel Foundation Endowment FundHartford Jewish Cemeteries Restoration FundHebrew High School of New England Building FundHebrew High School of New England Endowment FundHebrew Home and Hospital Endowment Fund

Hebrew Ladies Sheltering Home FundThe Helping Fund II

Celia Hillman Scholarship FundHoffman Family Fund for the Mandell JCCRose Hurowitz and Anna Hurowitz Lublin FundGloria B Jacobs Mandell JCC Fund

Ruth and Ronald Jacobs Family FundJewish Association for Community LivingAlan Bialeck Fund

Janet Bialeck Community FundPhilip and Frances Feltman Family FundFor a listing of funds and fund balances, please visit www.jcfhartford.org

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Michael and Naomi Cohen Fund for Solomon Schechter Day SchoolMorris and Emma P Cohen Fund for Jewish Historical Society

Naomi and Michael Cohen Fund for Jewish Family ServicesRuth H Cohn PACE Fund

Penny H Cohn Fund for Indigent ElderlyRobert E Cohn and Sherry Banks-Cohn FundYale and Rita Cohn Fund

Congregation Beth Israel Education FundEndowment FundTrustee FundSylvia Leven Fund for Congregation Beth IsraelCongregation B'nai Sholom Endowment FundCongregation Tephereth Israel Sisterhood Scholarship FundZelda Cramer Ungar Endowment Fund

Dean and Lara Curtis Fund for Hebrew High School

of New EnglandHarriet M Cutler FundHarry and Diane Davidson Fund for the Jewish Historical Society

Divine Family Endowment Fund

Dr Nathan Lewis Dubin Rabbinic Chair FundMark L Elansky PACE Fund

Fund for the Elderly

E Michael and Lois P Ellovich Family FundElman Family Fund

Emanuel Synagogue Special Endowment Fund

Celebrating The Aim Chai Endowment Campaign The Greater Hartford Jewish community celebrated the success of the $46 million Aim Chai Endowment Campaign and dedicated a permanent recognition honoring our community and donors

The beautiful sculpture and surrounding landscape provides a serene space to contemplate our community’s many accomplishments