Foundation at a Glance

Who We Are

The Jewish Community Foundation of British Columbia is the centre of philanthropy for BC's Jewish community.

We help individuals, families, and organizations turn their generosity into permanent support for the causes they care about.

Our Mission 

Guided by the Jewish values of Klal Israel (community responsibility), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), and Tzedakah (justice through giving), we help individuals, families, and organizations create lasting impact through strategic philanthropy and endowment giving. 

Through planned giving opportunities, we are committed to ensuring the long-term financial stability of the Jewish community while creating opportunities for donors to leave a legacy that reflects their values and strengthens Jewish life for generations to come. 

Tikkun Olam

repairing
the world.

Tzedakah

justice,
charity.

Klal Israel

the unity of all
the Jewish people.

 

Our Story 

The Foundation was established in 1989 as the endowment program of Jewish Federation, built on a simple idea: that a gift invested well and granted thoughtfully can strengthen the community for generations. 

An endowed fund at the Foundation is never spent down. The capital is invested in perpetuity, and the income it earns is granted year after year, creating ongoing support for the causes donors care about most. 

What began with a handful of founding families has grown into one of the community's most important philanthropic resources. As the third-largest Jewish community in Canada and one of the fastest growing, our future depends on the choices we make today. Endowment funds help donors leave a meaningful legacy while helping ensure Jewish life continues to thrive for generations to come. 

Why families and organizations choose us

Invest in the Future of Jewish Life

The Foundation exists to help ensure Jewish life in British Columbia remains strong, vibrant, and resilient for generations to come.

Every fund contributes to a shared commitment: building a community that can thrive not only today, but well into the future.

Your Values. Your Giving.

Whether you're passionate about education, social services, healthcare, the arts, Israel, or Jewish community life, you decide where your support goes. We are neutral by design, with no preference for any particular cause or organization. Our role is simply to help you give in a way that reflects your values.

Grants can be directed to any registered Canadian charity, whether Jewish or secular, local, national, or in Israel. Donor anonymity is fully protected, and there is no minimum amount required to open a fund.

Giving Made Easy and Tax-Efficient

One gift.
One tax receipt.
Flexible grantmaking.

We take care of investment management, reporting, compliance, and grant administration, making charitable giving simple, efficient, and stress-free. You can focus on the impact you want to make while we handle the details.

Built for Long-Term Impact

The Foundation's assets are pooled and professionally managed by a global institutional investment manager, with oversight from an experienced volunteer Investment Committee and a disciplined payout policy.

For donors who choose an endowment fund, the capital is invested in perpetuity, while a portion of the income is granted each year to support the causes they care about. It's a powerful way to create meaningful impact today and establish a legacy that continues into the future.

A Partner for Families, Businesses, and Community Organizations

Families often use their funds to involve children and grandchildren in giving, creating opportunities to share values and build a culture of philanthropy across generations.

Jewish agencies, congregations, schools, and community organizations establish endowment funds with the Foundation to gain professional investment management and a dependable source of annual funding. Corporations can also work with the Foundation to achieve their charitable and community investment goals.