The Jewish Community Foundation of the West was created in 2000 to establish a highly visible, self-sustaining community organization that encourages long-term giving to benefit institutions and organizations that promote Jewish identity, Jewish ideals and the quality of Jewish life. The Foundation provides the Jewish communities of Northern California and Western Nevada with philanthropic services and the opportunity to create long-term financial stability for their designated Jewish and non-Jewish charities. The Foundation works with individuals, families and organizations to create endowment and donor advised philanthropic funds to best meet their charitable objectives.

All funds are managed by an Investment Committee and professional investment advisors to ensure that funds are maintained according to specific investment management strategies and policies. We currently manage more than 100 funds that support a wide range of programs and services to meet the long-term financial needs of our community for many generations to come.

Please Note Our New Address

Jewish Community Foundation of the West
Street Address: 2014 Capitol Ave, Suite 109, Sacramento, CA 95811
Email: director@jcfwest.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 660663, Sacramento, CA 95866
Phone: (916) 441-1613

Check Acceptance Policy

Due to federal banking laws, the Jewish Community Foundation of the West can only accept checks made payable to “Jewish Community Foundation of the West”. To identify which fund the gift is for, please either write the name of the fund on the check memo line or attach a note. We appreciate your cooperation.