Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana

Create a Jewish Legacy, Secure a Jewish Future

  • Donor Central
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Purpose
    • Staff
    • Officers, Board, Past Presidents
    • Awards
    • Year in Review
    • PAC
    • Letter of Determination
    • Annual 990
  • Giving
    • Give Now
    • Types of Funds
    • Create Your Jewish Legacy
    • LOJE and PACE Funds
    • How to Give
    • IRA Charitable Rollover
    • Donor Advised Fund Incentive
  • Legacy
    • What is Create A Jewish Legacy?
    • Partners
    • Why Create A Jewish Legacy?
    • How Do I Create A Jewish Legacy?
    • Giving Options
    • Make a Commitment
  • Grants
  • Youth & Camping
    • Goldring Jewish Summer Camp Experience
    • RoseMary and Saul Brooks Fund for Jewish Youth Engagement
    • B’nai Maimonides Fund
    • Young Philanthropist Fund
  • Contact
  • Donate
About : Year in Review

2020Year in Review

Dear Friends,

The welfare of the Jewish community is at the heart of everything we do at the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana (JEF). It centers us, especially as the world continues living through the coronavirus pandemic. JEF is here to care for the needs of the Jewish community for the long term, to address both the Jewish and non-Jewish philanthropic wishes of our donors, and to put a safety net under our Jewish institutions. JEF is clear and resolved in our work to ensure a strong and vibrant Jewish community in the Greater New Orleans area and throughout Louisiana.

2020 was a year of economic disruption, calls for racial justice, and the continued rise of faith-based crimes. Though we cannot be confident of what the future holds, JEF remains rooted in our commitment to honor the past, support the present, and invest in the future of our Jewish community. This pandemic confirmed JEF’s critical role in helping our community weather a storm and come out intact.

JEF’s assets under management grew by more than $ 18.1 million to $ 87.3 million. With more than $ 14 million in new money—almost double the gifts received in our previous record-setting year—and a very strong market, we experienced the largest increase in any given year in our organization’s history.

We are living through an unprecedented moment in time, but what gives us hope is the equally unprecedented commitment of our donors, who opened their hearts and united in their charitable giving. JEF distributed more than $7 million in grants from our donor advised, designated, and custodial funds, as well as our supporting foundations.

To all of our donors, professional advisors, and other partners, and on behalf of our dedicated Board of Directors, thank you for inspiring us with your generosity of spirit and giving, and for joining us in building a strong future for our Jewish community. Stay safe and well,

Morton H. Katz, Board President

R. Justin (Bobby) Garon, Executive Director

 

 

About

  • Mission
  • Purpose
  • Staff
  • Officers, Board, Past Presidents
  • Awards
  • Year in Review
  • PAC
  • Letter of Determination
  • Annual 990
  • 2023 Annual Event
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Purpose
    • Staff
    • Officers, Board, Past Presidents
    • Awards
    • Year in Review
    • PAC
    • Letter of Determination
    • Annual 990
  • Giving
    • Give Now
    • Types of Funds
    • Create Your Jewish Legacy
    • LOJE and PACE Funds
    • How to Give
    • IRA Charitable Rollover
    • Donor Advised Fund Incentive
  • Legacy
    • What is Create A Jewish Legacy?
    • Partners
    • Why Create A Jewish Legacy?
    • How Do I Create A Jewish Legacy?
    • Giving Options
    • Make a Commitment
  • Grants
  • Youth & Camping
    • Goldring Jewish Summer Camp Experience
    • RoseMary and Saul Brooks Fund for Jewish Youth Engagement
    • B’nai Maimonides Fund
    • Young Philanthropist Fund
  • Contact
  • Donate

Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana

504-524-4559 phone · 504-524-4259 fax
Monday through Friday · 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time
jef@jefno.org

  • Facebook

Email Sign Up

Name

© 2023 · Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana