Like most independent schools, JCDS relies on annual philanthropic support to supplement our budget. While tuition is the largest source of revenue for the school, tuition alone does not cover the cost of operating the school. Donations to the Annual Fund support hiring and retaining faculty, providing financial aid, curriculum innovation, and operation of our facilities.

Yes! Every gift to JCDS is needed and appreciated. For many individuals and families, annual giving is a tradition that reflects their values. We hope that you will make JCDS one of your philanthropic priorities and that you will make gifts that are personally meaningful. Judaism teaches us not only the values of Tzedakah (philanthropy) and Tikkun Olam (Social Justice), but also the value of leading by example. No matter the size of your gift, we are grateful for your support.

There are many ways to make a gift to the school. You may give by check, credit card, through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), or online. Gifts of appreciated securities can have beneficial tax implications for the donor, and are also welcome. In addition, there are a variety of ways to help ensure JCDS' future through a bequest, charitable gift annuity, or charitable trust. Please contact the Development Office at 617-972-1733 with any questions you may have.

More Ways to Give:

• A matching gift from your employer can be an easy way to double your contribution to JCDS. Many employers offer giving programs to encourage and support employee giving. Choose JCDS as a beneficiary of your workplace giving campaign.
• Donate your car, truck, RV, motorcycle, boat, or other vehicle to JCDS. Learn more on the CARS website.

JCDS is a 501(c)(3) organization as determined by the IRS. Our tax ID/EIN is 04-3278141. Gifts of cash qualify for a charitable deduction in the year of payment as allowable by law. If you make a gift of appreciated securities you may be entitled to a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the securities and may be free from having to pay tax on any capital gains. We recommend that each donor consults with their tax advisor regarding the potential tax advantages of any gift.

Yes! Gifts of appreciated stock or mutual funds may provide you with significant tax benefits. Please consult your tax advisor regarding these advantages.

If you wish to make a gift of securities, please first email the Development Office or call 617-972-1733 to let us know your intention. Since brokers do not always inform us about a gift, your call will ensure that your gift is transferred and credited correctly.

The preferred method of receiving stocks is via DTC to our agent, Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc.:

• DTC Number: 0226
• JCDS's Acct. Number: 0N2-889563 (Please note the character preceding N is a zero)
• Account Name: The Jewish Community Day School Inc.

Please note: Per IRS requirements, the value of gifts of securities received by DTC will be determined by using the mean value of the stock on the day it is received into the JCDS account at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc.

From Bnei Mitzvah celebrations to funerals and shiva, the Jewish life cycle affords us the opportunity to recognize and commemorate each occasion. A great way to celebrate, remember, or congratulate someone is by making a gift to the JCDS Annual Fund in their honor.

• The Bonnie Tenenbaum Memorial Fund
  to support educational excellence in JSTREAM (Judaics, Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).
  
  Read about The Bonnie Tenenbaum z"l Memorial Fund here, originally published in the Fall 2021 issue of Nitzotzot.
• The Dr. Susie Tanchel Fund
  Susie Tanchel, Ph.D., is an extraordinary leader in the field of Jewish Education. Susie's career spans fourteen years as a Tanakh teacher and Associate Head of School at Gann Academy and nine years as Head of School at JCDS. Susie's passion for excellence inspires the education team she leads and creates transformative learning experiences for students.
  
  In Susie's honor, please make a gift from your heart to the Dr. Susie Tanchel Fund. With your gift, you affirm the value you place on Jewish education and the particular excellence of JCDS. Your special gift to the Dr. Susie Tanchel Fund will benefit the school in many meaningful ways.
  
  Contributing to this fund is a special opportunity to honor Susie and the legacy she leaves the school.

Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating a child. The Annual Fund is a critically important financial resource, closing the gap in the yearly operating budget.

JCDS asks all members of its community to participate in the Annual Fund and support the school every year with a tax-deductible contribution. This past year, 87% of parents participated in the Annual Fund.

Unlike annual donations which are raised and spent each fiscal year, the endowment is a permanent fund designed to be invested. The yield may be spent according to the school's need. By donating to the endowment, you increase the size of the principal invested, helping to provide financial stability for the school. Thanks to the generosity of many donors the JCDS endowment was established in 1999 and continues to grow.

From time to time, the board of trustees identifies major capital needs which fall outside the scope of the operating budget.

There are a number of ways, each with its own tax and philanthropic benefits, that you can plan your legacy and make an enduring gift to benefit JCDS for generations to come.

A gift planned through one's will is perhaps the best known and most widely understood planned gift arrangement. An unrestricted bequest is especially appreciated as it can be put to immediate use wherever the school's needs are greatest. For examples of bequest language to share with your attorney, please contact the development office.

Please let us know if we may include you in The Moreshet Eytana Legacy Society, which honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the future of JCDS in their estate plans through a bequest, charitable trust, gift annuity, life insurance, or other planning vehicle.