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The SAM Initiative

The SAM Initiative

The SAM Initiative, a fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (JCF),
is a giving circle whose mission is to serve as a catalyst to improve the lives of
women, children, and families in Los Angeles through engaged philanthropy. We educate
and engage donors by investing in nonprofit organizations that reflect our passions
and address the most pressing needs in our community. As a giving circle, we pool
our financial resources and expertise to drive social change and nonprofit sustainability.

Membership dues are $5,000. These dues support SAM’s grantmaking.
Additional contributions to support operations or to support grantmaking in a more
significant way are appreciated! Please note The Foundation charges is a 5% administrative
fee on all contributions.

WAYS TO GIVE:
Donors with JCF Funds:
Use your donor services online portal to transfer funds from your Donor Advised Fund into the SAM Initiative Fund. Enter a grant to JCF with “SAM Initiative” in the notes section.

Transfer funds from another DAF:
Transfer funds to the Jewish Community Foundation. Include “SAM Initiative”
in the notes/details.

Write a check:
Make payable to:
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
Memo line: The SAM Initiative”

Mail to:
Naomi Strongin
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90048

ACH/Wire Transfer:
Contact Cynthia Jones at (323) 761-8728; cjones@jewishfoundationla.org

Credit Card:
Click here to donate via CC. the link will take you to a 3 rd party payment processer
to complete your contribution. All payments made by CC are subject to a
3% processing fee which is charged to SAM. Please consider sharing the 3% so
that 100% of your donation can go to SAM.


Contribute to This Fund

Tax-deductible contributions to the The SAM Initiative may be made through the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles.

By check:
Make payable to Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Memo: The SAM Initiative

By ACH or Wire:
Contact us at advancement@jewishfoundationla.org

Foundation clients may also contribute through the client Giving Portal.

EIN: 95-6111928
Questions? Please contact The Foundation.


The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles ("Foundation") is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The Foundation are tax-deductible. The Foundation's tax identification number is 95-6111928.

Family and friends ("Advisers") created this charitable Donor Advised Fund ("Fund") at The Foundation in honor or in memory of a loved one(s). Fund Advisers and their families may not personally benefit, nor direct specific individuals to benefit, from the Fund. Advisers may recommend grants from the Fund to 501(c)3 nonprofits, Jewish or otherwise, locally, nationally and in Israel. The Foundation legally controls the Fund and vets all grantees. View or download information about Donor Advised Funds.


Established in 1954, the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles manages charitable assets of more than $1.5 billion entrusted to it by over 1,400 families. The Foundation partners with its clients to shape meaningful philanthropic strategies, magnify the impact of giving and build enduring charitable legacies.

Visit us at www.jewishfoundationla.org. Contact us at advancement@jewishfoundationla.org or (323) 761-8704.

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