“Tzedakah” is an important part of daily living. It is part of the fabric of Jewish life. The JCC has established an endowment fund program, which helps to perpetuate the gift of giving. Reasons for giving are numerous and personal, and contributions received provide essential support to maintain the many ongoing programs and services at the Center that could not continue without such generosity. Named in honor or memory of an individual or family, these funds have been established to ensure that a continuing source of income will be available to support important Center programs and services that might otherwise not be possible. Funds are established with a minimum gift of $10,000. The principal is permanently restricted, and only the income generated is available to underwrite or supplement the cost of these programs.

To date the following endowment funds have been established at the JCC:

Enid Ancell Family Center Fund – supports the development of programs and services that addresses the needs, issues and problems faced by families.

Grueskin Family Dance Education Fund – supports guest teachers and master classes in Dance education.

John & Maxine Bendheim Performing Arts Fund – supports the activities of the Bendheim Performing Arts Center.

Lita & Robert D. Block Music Performance Fund – supports musical performances at the JCC, especially those that focus on Jazz.

JCC Capital Fund – supports the JCC’s ongoing need to address significant capital repairs and replacement of capital equipment.

To date the following have been established:

Roy Durst Fund
Emily & Eugene Grant Fund
Diane & Sol Imber Fund
Judith & Michael Margulies Fund
Nancy B. & Roy R. Raizen Fund

George A. & Anita Degenshein Distinguished Artists Fund – supports the appearance of distinguished artists at the JCC.

Shirley Durst Arts Fund – supports Center programs in Art, Music, Dance and Theater.

Shirley Durst Education Fund – supports programs in Jewish culture and education or programs of an educational nature in other areas of the JCC.

Elaine Finsilver Dance Fund – supports scholarships and the activities of the Dance School.

Life Overseer Fund – supports Center programs.

Alice & K. F. Netter Fund For The Arts – supports the activities of the Bendheim Performing arts Center.

Jay Norek Family Camp Fund – provides scholarships to needy families participating in JCC camp programs.

Leon & Adelaide Prince Older Adult Fund – supports older adult programming, scholarships, and/or the transportation needs of older adults at the JCC.

Nancy B. & Roy R. Raizen Art School Fund – supports the activities of the JCC Art School.

Susie & Kurt Reinsberg Fund for the Arts – supports the costs of producing program notes and brochures for the Bendheim Performing Arts Center.

Pauline & Bennett Rose Staff Development Fund – provides funds for the ongoing training and development of JCC staff.

Rose/Margulies Fund For The Arts – supports programs and activities of the Bendheim Performing Arts Center.

Dede Savelson Children’s Theatre Fund – supports children’s theatre at the JCC.

Mollye & Richard Selinka Family Scholarship Fund – provides need based scholarship funds for individuals and families participating in JCC programs and services.

Hanina & Alfred Shasha Art School Fund – supports the programs and activities of the Center’s Art School.

Marion and Bernard Stein Family & Social Services Fund – supports new and existing JCC community and social service programs, i.e., programs for children, youth, adults, and older adults.

Walter Stern Family Children & Special Services Fund – supports the JCC’s commitment to serving children as well as individuals with disabilities.

Tzedekah Fund – generates income used for the support of all areas of Center programming.

For more information, please call the Executive Director, 472-3300, x337.