We all have a role in
shaping a brighter future

407
Funds Under Management
$116M+
Assets Under Management
$4.3M
Distributed in 2025/2026
147
Charities Supported
10.4%
Net Investment Return

Fiscal year ending March 31, 2026

Building a lasting Jewish Community in BC

Imagine a place where your generosity joins with others to do more good than you ever could alone. That's the Foundation. When you open a charitable fund, you become part of something bigger, a community of givers pooling their resources to support the people, places, and causes that make Jewish life vibrant today and for generations to come.

Your impact is real, lasting, and entirely yours to shape.

Howard Kallner

Howard Kallner

Foundation Chair

As the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver becomes the Jewish Community Foundation of British Columbia, we are proud to embrace a name that reflects the growing reach of our community and our commitment to strengthening Jewish life across British Columbia for generations to come.

Why the Foundation

Why families and organizations choose us

Philanthropy should feel meaningful, personal, and manageable. We provide the expertise and long-term support to help you give with confidence and create lasting impact.

Invest in the Future of Jewish Life

Your giving helps build a strong, vibrant, and resilient Jewish community that can thrive today and for generations to come.

Your Values. Your Giving.

Support the causes and organizations that matter most to you, with giving that reflects your priorities and evolves with you.

Giving Made Easy and Tax-Efficient

We simplify administration, investment management, and grantmaking so you can stay focused on the impact you want to make.

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Start giving

Choose from a wide range of giving options, and benefit from professional guidance to make your generosity go further. From cash and securities to RRSPs, life insurance, and donor-advised funds, there's a giving option to match your goals. Our team works alongside you and your advisors to structure a gift that's simple, tax-efficient, and lasting. Explore the ways to give and find the right fit for you. 

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Apply for a Grant

Registered charities can apply for funding to support programs that strengthen and uplift our community. Our Unrestricted Grant Program opens once a year, giving eligible organizations a defined window to apply. These grants are made possible by donors who've established unrestricted funds, or chosen to contribute to the Grant Program, allowing us to respond to the community's most pressing needs each year. Explore the guidelines and see if your project qualifies.

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Create Your Legacy

Every legacy tells a story about what you value, who you love, and the difference you hope to make. Planning yours is an invitation to reflect on those things and turn them into lasting action. We're here to guide you through it, step by step, with care for your financial, estate and philanthropic needs. Together, we'll explore the options that feel right for your life, helping you make thoughtful choices with your assets so your impact and your legacy carry forward exactly as you envision it.

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