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“Tzedakah”
Tzedakah is the Hebrew word for philanthropy, which is a combination of the words ‘charity’ and ‘social justice.’
This combination of words teaches us that social responsibility must be done with someone rather than to someone. The Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors exists to enrich the well-being of Jewish seniors, and together with your gifts, we are able to support a myriad of organizations that share our mission to work with our community.
The Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors is a 501[c][3] nonprofit private foundation and all gifts are tax-deductible as determined by IRS regulations. Please note that because we are a 501c3 Private Foundation, if you would like to make a donation directly out of your Donor Advised Fund, you must make the donation payable to “Jewish Federation of Cincinnati” and in the memo write “for FCJS DAF.”
TIN: 31-1345871
Ways to Give
Make a gift by check
Checks can be made payable to Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors but please note that we can not accept donations from Donor Advised Funds. To write a personal check, use the address below.
Nina Perlove, Executive Director
FCJS
8485 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
You may also use the blue Donate button to make a donation using a credit card.
If you would like your donation to support a specific fund please indicate when you make your gift. Or, you may prefer that your donation supports any area where it is needed most. Specific funds include:
Wilbur M. Cohen Family Annual Grant to support organizations that impact health and wellness for seniors
Harkavy Fund (for arts and enrichment in senior living communities)
Berg Fund (to support field trips and enrichment activities)
Donate in Honor/Memory
From birthdays to bar mitzvahs, there are many occasions to celebrate someone in your life, or memorialize them after death. Your gift to FCJS in honor or memory of someone you love will support local nonprofits who serve Jewish seniors. We can not accept donations made through a Donor Advised Fund.
Make a gift of Securities
If you transfer your appreciated securities, such as stocks, mutual funds, or other investments, you may receive an income tax deduction and may pay no capital gains tax on securities you donate. Click here for more information, or please contact Nina Perlove at (513) 766-3359 or nina@fcjseniors.org. As with any gift to a nonprofit, please consult your accountant or attorney for information how you can maximize your investment in FCJS. TIN: 31-1345871
IRA Charitable Rollover
Because JHC is a 501c3 Private Foundation, if you make a donation to us from your IRA while you are still living, the donation amount will NOT be eligible to use as a qualified charitable distributions. If you would like to support Cincinnati Jewish seniors with your IRA distributions, we encourage you to donate to Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. You may let them know that you wish to support the Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors, or the senior programs at The Mayerson JCC or at Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati. You may still list FCJS as a beneficiary of an IRA.
Use a Beneficiary Designation
Completing a beneficiary designation is easy to do. Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors can be designated a beneficiary of life insurance or retirement assets. It can be a specific dollar amount or a percentage. For more information, please contact Nina Perlove at (513) 766-3359 or nina@fcjseniors.org.
Make a Planned Gift
A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. Other planned gifts include charitable gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, and many others. Please designate your beneficiary as Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors. For more information, please contact Nina Perlove at (513) 766-3359 or nina@fcjseniors.org. You can also learn more about planned giving here.
Create Your Jewish Legacy
Learn more about how you can leave your legacy to Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors by making a contribution through Create Your Jewish Legacy. Please designate your CYJL beneficiary as Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors. When you are ready to discuss your legacy gift, please call or email Nina Perlove at (513) 235-2801 or nina@fcjseniors.org.