Our Mission

The Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana ensures a secure future and an enduring legacy by serving as an essential resource for Jewish and non-Jewish philanthropy.

Since 1967, the Jewish Endowment Foundation has served as a repository of funds for planned giving, sustaining our Jewish community by assisting in emergencies and encouraging new projects and initiatives. JEF has an outstanding reputation for responsible investing and is trusted to steward charitable funds for many of our Jewish organizations and individuals. JEF’s General Fund played a vital role in our Jewish community by contributing to the renewal effort following Hurricane Katrina.