As we conclude this fiscal year, we are proud to report that, in collaboration with our fundholders, $4.5 million was disbursed in support of initiatives locally, nationally, and in Israel. Following last year’s trend, fundholders continued to direct considerable distributions from their funds to the Combatting Antisemitism Fund and to the Federation’s Annual Campaign. In these challenging times, now more than ever, it is essential to sustain and strengthen these efforts to ensure a resilient and united community.
As part of this year’s funding allocations, support was once again directed toward the Foundation’s Unrestricted Grant Program. Unrestricted funds play a vital role in helping our community respond to a wide spectrum of needs, enabling organizations to implement creative and impactful solutions. For the 2024/2025 grant cycle, we awarded grants to thirteen local organizations for initiatives spanning from a Technology and STEM Education upgrade at a local day school, to the development of many initiatives that provide enriching Jewish cultural experiences.
Our annual audited results confirm total contributions of $8.3 million, reflecting strong engagement from fundholders who continued to grow existing funds and establish new ones. Both individual donors and Jewish communal organizations chose to partner with the Foundation in their philanthropic efforts, underscoring their trust in our stewardship and their shared commitment to fostering long-term community investment and development.
The Foundation’s combined rate of return on its investments, gross of fees, for the year ending March 31, 2025, was a robust 12.4%, with the policy benchmark of 10.2%. The return net of fees was 11.9%. Over the longer term, for the 10 years ending March 31st, the annualized average rate of return was 5.9% net of manager’s fees, compared to an inflation rate of 2.6% over the period. This represents a return of 3.3% above inflation over the 10-year period.
Thanks to strong portfolio performance and continued contributions, the Foundation ended the fiscal year with $106 million in invested assets, marking a major achievement as we surpassed the $100 million milestone in assets under management. This accomplishment reflects both the trust our fundholders place in us and the disciplined oversight of our Investment Committee, whose guidance has ensured our investment strategy remains focused, effective, and responsibly managed.
We also would like to express our sincere appreciation for Marcie Flom’s work and contributions as the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Foundation for the past 21 years. Under her visionary leadership, the Foundation went from $14.2 million in assets to a remarkable milestone of over $100 million.
As we look ahead, your vision and generosity continue to inspire and guide our work. We appreciate your trust in the Foundation and your dedication to our community. We look forward to our continued partnership and to supporting you in maximizing the impact of your philanthropy.
Howard Kallner Chair
Jessica Kronis Director
WHO WE ARE
GOVERNORS
Howard Kallner, Chair
Kerri Chetner
Bruce Cohen
Harvey Dales
Catherine Epstein
Stephen Gaerber
Geoffrey Glotman
Jeffrey Goldberg
David Goldman
Shannon Gorski
Karen James
Gil Kimel
Ted Koffman
Lorne Paperny
Sandy Penn
Perry Teperson
EX OFFICIO
Lana Marks Pulver, Board Chair, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Ezra S. Shanken, CEO, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
COMMITTEES
Grant Distribution
Shira van den Berg, Chair
Bernice Carmeli
Jeffrey Goldberg
Karen James
Dov Lank
Sandy Penn
Investment
Perry Teperson, Chair
Harvey Dales
Daniel Gumprich
Kendra Kaake
Howard Kallner
Ted Koffman
Alexa Perlmutter
Lori Satov
Brett Tessler
Nominating and Governance
Shannon Gorski, Chair
Howard Kallner, Foundation Chair
Ezra Shanken, CEO, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Talia Bender, Chief Development Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
FOUNDATION STAFF
Ezra Shanken, Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Jessica Kronis, Director
Inês Cindra, Manager
Wendy Finlayson, Administrative Coordinator
With gratitude to our former staff:
Talia Bender, Chief Development Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Marcie Flom, Executive Director
Laura Braude, Director
LEGACY GIVING
Partnering with the Jewish Community Foundation offers individuals, families, and organizations a trusted, impactful way to create lasting legacies rooted in Jewish values.
With 402 funds and over $106 million under management, the Foundation provides expert guidance, strong governance, and personalized support to help donors align their philanthropic goals with their financial and estate plans. Whether you’re starting a fund or exploring tax-advantageous giving strategies, the Foundation ensures your assets are secure and your charitable vision is fulfilled—now and for generations to come.
Creating a legacy is a meaningful way to reflect on your values, passions, and the impact you wish to leave behind. Together, we’ll identify giving strategies that suit your lifestyle and maximize your impact in the community, ensuring your legacy reflects what matters most to you.
“The Jewish Foundation plays a vital role in strengthening and sustaining Jewish life by serving as a trusted steward of communal resources. It provides a centralized platform for charitable giving, supports a broad range of educational, cultural, social service, and religious initiatives, and ensures that both immediate and longterm needs of the Jewish community are met.”
HOWARD KALLNER, CHAIR
PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE
The Foundation’s prudent investment strategy continues to deliver strong long-term performance. This year’s returns were robust and exceeded the policy benchmark.
For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, the Jewish Community Foundation achieved a gross investment return of 12.4%, compared to the policy benchmark of 10.3%. Net of all fees, the return was 11.9%.
The Foundation’s investment strategy is designed to achieve an average total return equal to the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
plus 3.5%. Over the past decade, the Foundation’s portfolio has continued to perform well and deliver strong returns. For the decade ending March 31, 2025, the annualized average net investment return was 6.2%, significantly outperforming the average inflation rate of 2.6% and delivering a return of 3.6% above inflation.
LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE VS INFLATION GROWTH OF $10,000 FROM MARCH 31, 2015 TO MARCH 31, 2025
$20,106 (6.6% Annualized Return)
$21,000
$19,000
$17,000
$15,000
$13,000
$11,000
$9,000
$13,102 (2.5% Annualized Inflation)
Foundation Portfolio (Net of Manager Fees) Inflation (CPI)
LOCAL | NATIONAL | ISRAEL
In 2024/25 The Jewish Community Foundation distributed $4.5M locally, nationally and in Israel.
Social Services (30%)
Community Building (17%)
Jewish Education (15%)
Youth (10%)
Arts & Culture (9%)
Jewish Continuity (8%)
Seniors (6%)
Other (6%)
$19.2 MILLION DISTRIBUTED OVER FIVE YEARS
IMPACTFUL GRANTMAKING
2024/25 GRANT RECIPIENTS
Through our Unrestricted Grant Program, we support organizations addressing timely issues, testing new ideas, or responding to urgent community needs. Applications are reviewed by a dedicated committee that brings diverse perspectives and deep community knowledge to the process. Each year, this committee directs funding to a wide range of innovative programs, early-stage initiatives, and capital investments that make a lasting impact. The following organizations were selected for funding in the 2024/2025 grant cycle:
BURQUEST JEWISH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Jewish Childcare Centre at the Burquest JCC
With the growing Jewish population in the TriCities and Fraser Valley region—especially among young families—a new licensed Jewish Child Care Centre will open at the Burquest Jewish Community Centre (BJCC) in November 2025. Developed in partnership with the Burquest Jewish Community Association (BJCA) and the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCCGV), and backed by a JCF-funded feasibility study, the centre will address the critical shortage of culturally infused early childhood education. It will serve up to 26 children aged 0–5 with full-day, year-round care that integrates Jewish traditions, holidays, and values into daily programming. Operated by the JCCGV Early Childhood Education Centre, the facility will foster community
engagement, support family involvement, and strengthen Jewish identity, while being financially sustainable through government support and tuition.
CAMP MIRIAM
Expanding Facilities for Campers
For more than 75 years, Camp Miriam has been a vital place where Jewish youth can explore their identities, connect with Jewish culture, and build a lasting relationship with Israel. Serving a diverse population—85 % of campers do not attend Jewish day schools, and 40 % receive financial support—the camp plays a vital role in fostering belonging and community. In response to record-high registration and rising demand, driven in part by increased antisemitism and Camp Miriam’s reputation as a safe, inclusive refuge, the camp is expanding its facilities. The project includes extending the dining hall and upgrading
2024/25 GRANT RECIPIENTS
essential systems such as electrical, lighting, and plumbing to support sustainable growth. These improvements ensure Camp Miriam can welcome more Jewish youth each year while maintaining safety, accessibility, and a culturally enriched experience.
JCCGV
Newcomer Integration Program: Boker Tov Community
The Jewish Community Centre’s (JCC) Boker Tov Community is a newcomer integration initiative designed to foster meaningful social connections and community engagement among Jewish newcomers to Vancouver, particularly those arriving from Israel since October 7. Recognizing the challenges of cultural adjustment, language barriers, and social isolation, the program offers consistent, inclusive, and low-barrier monthly gatherings that prioritize relationship-building. Developed in response to direct feedback from newcomers, this initiative strengthens the social fabric of the Jewish community during a time of heightened antisemitism and collective anxiety, reinforcing the JCC’s role as a central hub for connection, resilience, and belonging.
Greenhouse Program in Memory of Ben Mizrachi z’l
The Greenhouse Program at King David High School is a hands-on educational initiative. It promotes sustainability, leadership, and community service among students in Grades 8–12, while honouring the memory of alumnus Ben Mizrachi z’l, who was tragically killed on October 7, 2023. Inspired by Ben’s passion for food studies and helping others, the program offers experiential learning in agriculture and environmental stewardship, while fostering mentorship and social responsibility. Students grow produce in the greenhouse, with donations benefiting local organizations such as the Jewish Food Bank. By engaging students, parents, and community partners, the program not only cultivates knowledge and leadership but also embeds Ben’s values of generosity and service into the heart of the school community.
L’CHAIM ADULT DAY CENTRE SOCIETY
Creative Art Interventions for Older Adults with a History of Trauma
L’Chaim’s Expressive Arts Therapy program offers trauma-informed, person-centered support to
KING DAVID HIGH SCHOOL
2024/25 GRANT RECIPIENTS
seniors through creative modalities such as visual arts, movement, storytelling, and drama. Serving an average of 38 clients monthly—many cognitively high-functioning and deeply affected by recent events—the program fosters healing, resilience, and community connection. Sessions emphasize experimentation and personal storytelling, drawing inspiration from Jewish artists who responded to historical trauma through their work. By blending art history with hands-on creation, the program supports both individual well-being and collective reflection, offering seniors a meaningful outlet for processing grief and strengthening identity.
OR
SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
Alternative Chevra Kadisha | An Exploration of Death and Dying
Or Shalom is launching an Alternative Chevra Kadisha to meet the growing need for inclusive, meaningful end-of-life rituals and education within its intergenerational community. This initiative responds to gaps in traditional burial services, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals, interfaith families, and those within Or Shalom’s genderinclusive Jewish descent framework. Rooted in compassion and accessibility, the project honours Jewish burial traditions while expanding care
to those not served by Orthodox frameworks. Through workshops, educational resources, and hands-on training, it equips community members with spiritual and practical tools for navigating death, mourning, and caregiving.
RICHMOND
JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
Technology & STEM Education Enhancement
Richmond Jewish Day School is upgrading its technology infrastructure to equip students with the digital literacy, coding, and problemsolving skills essential for success in today’s rapidly evolving world. The project addresses the limitations of outdated laptops and insufficient devices, which have hindered full participation in the school’s growing STEM and digital learning programs. By providing modern tools—such as iPads, laptops, and robotics kits—this initiative supports the BC Curriculum’s digital literacy goals and fosters innovation across all grade levels. Aligned with RJDS’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality Jewish education, these upgrades empower students with the technological fluency they need for academic achievement and personal growth in the digital age.
2024/25 GRANT RECIPIENTS
TEMPLE SHOLOM SYNAGOGUE
Cemetery Expansion Project
Temple Sholom is moving forward with a critical expansion of its cemetery to meet the growing needs of the community, particularly in the interfaith section. With available space nearing capacity, the congregation is developing three additional acres to include new burial plots, a covered pavilion, essential amenities, and a new access road. This road will provide a respectful and accessible gateway to the expanded grounds, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of affiliation, can be laid to rest with dignity and care. This project reflects Temple Sholom’s deep commitment to inclusivity, compassion, and longterm community stewardship.
VANCOUVER HEBREW ACADEMY
Social-Emotional Learning Project
Vancouver Hebrew Academy (VHA) launched a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) counseling initiative to address the needs of students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. With funding from the Jewish Community Foundation, VHA brought an expert SEL counselor into the school weekly, providing consistent, trauma-informed care that helped students develop emotional regulation, self-awareness,
and interpersonal skills. The initiative also offered guidance to parents, helping them navigate their children’s unique challenges. By fostering a safe and inclusive environment, the program empowered students to build resilience, manage emotions, and form healthy relationships.
Expanding Musical Opportunities with Instruments
Vancouver Talmud Torah (VTT) expanded its music program to support a growing student body and an enriched curriculum, with a particular
VANCOUVER TALMUD TORAH
2024/25 GRANT RECIPIENTS
focus on students in Grades 4 to 7. With increased enrollment and the addition of Grade 4 to the band program, the school faced a critical shortage of musical instruments. Thanks to support from the Jewish Community Foundation, VTT enhanced its instrument inventory, ensuring every student had access to high-quality tools for musical learning. This initiative empowered students to explore creativity, discipline, and teamwork while deepening their connection to Jewish and Israeli musical traditions.
By investing in music education, VTT now fosters a vibrant, inclusive environment where students can thrive both artistically and academically.
VANCOUVER WEST SIDE THEATRE SOCIETY
“Without an Evil Eye” Play
In May 2025, the Chutzpah! Festival presented Without an Evil Eye by Nephesh Theatre of Tel Aviv at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre. This powerful one-man play, co-written
and performed by Assaf Ben Shimon, shared his personal journey of losing his sight due to a genetic condition and pursuing his dream of becoming a performer. Blending stand-up comedy, theatrical storytelling, and elements of Moroccan Jewish culture, the production offered a moving and humorous exploration of resilience, identity, and belonging. Presented as part of a national tour and in partnership with local and international Jewish organizations, the production reflected Chutzpah!’s ongoing commitment to inclusive, high-calibre Jewish performing arts.
FINANCIALS
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver Condensed Statement of Financial Position and Operations (Audited)
MARCH 31, 2025, WITH COMPARATIVE INFORMATION FOR 2024
HOW TO SET UP A FUND
TYPES OF FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds offer the greatest flexibility to meet the evolving needs of our community. As challenges arise and priorities shift, these funds enable us to respond swiftly and effectively. They support our Unrestricted Grant Program, which provides timely funding to a broad spectrum of emerging, urgent, and ongoing community initiatives.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
With a Donor Advised Fund, you recommend how your fund’s annual distributable income is directed, supporting the causes and charities that matter most to you, whether Jewish or non-Jewish, local or global. You retain full control over your giving, and our team is here to help connect your interests with organizations making a meaningful difference.
“I knew I wanted to create a donor advised fund, initially for legitimate tax reasons. I researched my options, and easily settled on parking my fund with the Foundation—a great way to support community endeavours while still achieving comparable results to other options available. Happily realized the added benefits of having my philanthropic contributions smoothly managed, which has made my annual logistics much easier.”
ESTHER CHETNER, FUNDHOLDER
DESIGNATED FUNDS
When you create a Designated Fund, you select the organization(s) your fund will support year after year. These funds provide sustained, consistent support for the causes that matter most to you.
We offer three types of designated funds:
Designated Organization
Support a particular organization or a group of organizations
Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) Funds
Ensure your support for the Federation Annual Campaign continues in perpetuity through a bequest. This category includes Lion of Judah Endowments (LOJE)
Field of Interest Funds
Focus your giving on a particular issue or area of need, such as Jewish education, poverty relief, seniors’ services, or Israel experience programs—while allowing flexibility in how grants are directed within that field.
BENEFITS
Convenience
Experience
Low fees
Confidentiality
Flexibility
“As both a fundholder and a grant recipient, we know first-hand the impact the Foundation’s holistic support through designated funds, donor advised funds, and grants can have. This broad base of generosity strengthens our work with seniors, helping us meet urgent needs, foster community connections, and create programs that support older adults with dignity and joy.”
LEAH DESLAURIERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, L’CHAIM ADULT DAY CENTRE
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
The following endowment funds at the Jewish Community Foundation reflect our community members’ commitment to a robust and sustainable future.
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Thanks to the generosity of the donors who have established unrestricted funds, the Foundation can respond quickly and effectively to evolving and emerging community needs.
Elliot Belkin Philanthropic Fund
Pauline Cohen Endowment Fund
Community Endowment Fund
Charles and Dora Davis Endowment Fund
Stojan Divljak Endowment Fund
Eisman Family Endowment Fund
Hank and Anita Goodman Endowment Fund
Rose & John Gordon Endowment Fund
John Grot Endowment Fund
Louis Kanee Vancouver Endowment Fund
Louis Kanee Israel Endowment Fund
Gerry and David Kline Endowment Fund
Bill and Risa Levine Family Fund
Frieda and Joel Lichtenstein Endowment Fund
Earl & Jennie Lohn Memorial Fund
Clifford Margolis Family Endowment Fund
Eugene and Karla Marks Family Endowment Fund
Philip Pelzman Memorial Fund
Allan Posthuma Endowment Fund
Russell & DuMoulin Endowment Fund
Morris Saltzman Endowment Fund
Jack I. Segal Memorial Fund
Ellen & Cecil Sheinin Endowment Fund
Phyliss & Irving Snider Endowment Fund
Dr. Arnie Virtue Fund
Sidney & Gertrude Zack Endowment Fund
Louis Zacks Unrestricted Endowment Fund
Zalkow Family Endowment
DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS
Donor-advised funds enable fund holders to support the charitable organizations, areas of interest, and programs of their choosing by directing the distributable income generated through their fund(s) on an annual basis.
Ava Diamond Abramowich Endowment Fund
Daniella Diamond Abramowich Endowment Fund
Jack Diamond Abramowich Endowment Fund
Andre & Sheila Anzarut Family Philanthropic Fund
Martin Arndt Family Memorial Fund
Diane Averbach Charitable Fund
Ralph Barer and Aileen Barer Family Philanthropic Fund
Shirley Barnett Philanthropic Fund
Roberta Lando Beiser Endowment Fund
Reni Lefohn Belzberg Family Philanthropic Fund
Jonathan & Heather Berkowitz Family Fund
Norbert & Sheila Berkowitz Memorial Philanthropic Fund
Maurice Bloch and Susan Comay Family Fund
Bogner Family Charitable Foundation
Jake & Jillian Boxer Family Philanthropic Fund
Esther Chetner Family Fund
Ted & Babs Cohen Legacy Fund
Bob and Helen Coleman Philanthropic Fund
Jonathan Coleman Philanthropic Fund
Cristall Group Fund
The Harvey and Jody Dales Family Philanthropic Foundation Fund
Daum-Fajardo Memorial Philanthropic Fund
Deloitte & Touche Endowment Fund
Jill Diamond Endowment Fund
Diamond Family Endowment Fund
Steven Diamond Memorial Fund
Daniel and Michelle Dodek Family Fund
Arthur and Judy Dodek Family Fund
Alissa Ehrenkranz Family Fund
Marcie Flom Community Fund
Deborah & Moshe Langman Elson Family Fund
Faigen Family Fund
Arnie and Susan Fine Family Philanthropic Fund
Freedman Brothers Endowment Fund
David, Deborah and Dorothy Freedman Family Fund
Selma Schwartzman Furman Tzedaka Fund
Gaerber Family Fund In Memory of Ed & Marilyn Gaerber
Ivan & Laurie Gasoi Family Endowment Fund
Barry Glotman Family Philanthropic Fund
Melanie Gold Memorial Fund
Ben & Nancy Goldberg Fund
Jeffrey Goldberg Endowment Fund
Irving and Evelyn Goldenberg Family Philanthropic Fund
Lorne Greenberg Family Fund
Harry and Jeanette Greenhut Family Endowment Fund
Peter and Marla Gropper Family Fund
Gropper Leadership Development Philanthropic Fund
Harowitz/Willmot Family Philanthropic Fund
Hister/Simon Family Philanthropic Fund
Howard-Baker Family Endowment Fund
Hyman Karp Family Endowment Fund
Arlene James Family Fund
Karen James Family Fund
Jericho Fund
Howard and Simone Kallner Family Fund
Karby Family Philanthropic Fund
Katz Family Endowment Fund
Jeffrey and Wendi Klein Family Fund
Judi and David Korbin Family Fund
Robert and Marilyn Krell Family Fund
Alan and Candace Kwinter Family Fund
Louis J. Lefohn Foundation Endowment Fund
Shanie Levin Philanthropic Fund
Libin Family Fund
Mark & Gerri London Family Endowment Fund
Herbert and Evelynne Loomer Family Philanthropic Fund
Lutsky Mendelson Family Charitable Fund
Yale & Carole Malkin Family Philanthropic Fund
Simon and Janice Margolis Family Philanthropic Fund
Margolis-Nadel Family Philanthropic Fund
Markin Family Fund In Memory of Jack and Ann Markin
Mikelberg Family Philanthropic Fund
Sarah & Philip Millman Memorial Fund
Michael and Carol Millman Family Philanthropic Fund
Florence and Harold Morris Family Philanthropic Fund
Phyllis & Michael Moscovich Youth Programs Philanthropic Fund
Nathan Nifco Family Philanthropic Fund
Carol & Peter Oreck Family Philanthropic Fund
Sidney & Tabala Oreck Family Fund
Neil and Donna Ornstein Endowment Fund
Daniel and Trudy Pekarsky Continuity Fund
Pinsky/Givon Philanthropic Fund
Yvette & Hershey Porte Family Endowment Fund
Dr. Michael Potter and Naomi Voss Family Fund
Brent and Lisa Pullan Family Fund
Doug and Lana (Marks) Pulver Family Fund
Puterman Katzenstein Family Fund
Larry & Betty Rice Family Philanthropic Fund
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Nancy Richler Endowment Fund
Dr. William Hy and Ruth Ross Family Philanthropic Fund
Arthur Sommer Rotenberg Fund for Jewish Medical Ethics
Harley and Eleanor Rothstein Philanthropic Fund
Doreen Rozen and Marc Rozen Fund
Norman & Frankie Samuels Memorial Philanthropic Fund
Dr. Abraham and Joyce Satanove Memorial Fund
Gary and Nanci Segal Family Fund
Azriel & Rifka Leah Segal Family Fund
Justin and Yael Segal Family Fund
Joseph Segal Endowment Fund
Sam Shamash Endowment Fund
Adam Shiff Endowment Fund
Micah Shiff Endowment Fund
Shiff/van Messel Fund for Jewish Camps in memory of Murray Shiff
Ari Shiff & Carla van Messel Endowment Fund
Jedidiah Shiff Endowment Fund
Allison Shiff Endowment Fund
Katherine (Rosie) Shiff Endowment Fund
Arnold and Anita Silber Family Fund
Silverman Family Legacy of Hope Fund
Smith Family Life Saving Fund
Soskin/SoFine Foundation Philanthropic Fund
Dr. Howard Stein Fund
Ronald & Janet Stern Family Philanthropic Fund
Renee Switzer Family Fund for Human Rights & Social Justice
Perry and Laureen Teperson Family Fund
Thau Family Philanthropic Fund
Judy and Malcolm Weinstein Family Philanthropic Fund
Wellington Family Philanthropic Fund
Isidor & Harriett Wolfe Family Fund
Rahel Wosk Bat Mitzvah Fund
Aaron, Linda and Ted Zacks Family Philanthropic Fund
Louis Zacks Philanthropic Fund for Israel
Moses Znaimer Philanthropic Fund
Znaimer Family Fund
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Designated funds direct disbursements to specific charitable organizations named by the donor when the fund is established.
Betty Averbach Maccabi Legacy Fund
Gary Averbach Family Endowment Fund
Barish Family Endowment Fund for Jewish Historical Society
Muriel and Sam Bass Family Endowment Fund
Joel and Ilene-Jo Bellas Family Fund
Miriam Bookbinder Endowment Fund
Abe & Elaine Charkow Endowment Fund for Immigrant Services
Sara Ciacci Fund for Jewish Family Services Food and Shelter
Alvin & Ellen Cohen Family Endowment Fund for JFSA
Cronk Family Endowment Fund
Jody & Harvey Dales Endowment Fund for JFSA
Diamond Family JFSA Endowment for Poverty Relief & Senior Services
Gordon & Leslie Diamond Family Fund for Ohel Ya’akov Kollel
Arnie and Susan Fine Family Fund for VHEC
Carly & Adam Fine and Brent & Tedi Martin Fund for Camp Hatikvah
Arnie and Susan Fine Family Fund for Hillel House
Arnie & Susan Fine Family Fund for King David High School
Franci Finkelstein Memorial Fund
Dennis and Naomi Frankenburg Endowment Fund
Fugman Family Endowment Fund
Myer and Bea Goldberg Family Endowment Fund
Fay and Kenneth N. Golden Endowment Fund
Sondi Green Family Fund
Sid, Sara, Ilene-Jo & Wayne Greenberg Endowment Fund
The Greenwald Family Fund
Alfred and Ann Groberman Memorial Garden Fund - Beth Israel Cemetery
Zora Gropper Endowment Fund
Gruenthal Family Fund
David and Evelyn Jackson Family Endowment Fund
Ralph and Barbara James Family Fund
Abe & Lydia Jampolsky Family Endowment Fund
Lynn Carol Kagan Endowment Fund
Sally & Harry Karlinsky Family Endowment Fund
Katz Family Endowment Fund for Jewish Family Service Agency
Len & Mollie Korsch Family Endowment Fund
Harold and Rita Krivel Endowment Fund
Cultural Arts Endowment Fund for L’Chaim Daycare at JCCGV
Etta & Lou Lefohn Endowment Fund For JCCGV
Sally & Al Lesk Yaffa Housing Residents Endowment JCC Participation
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Bill & Risa Levine Family Endowment Fund for Jewish Community Centre
Bill & Risa Levine Family Endowment Fund for Louis Brier Home & Hospital
Bill & Risa Levine Family Endowment Fund for King David High School
Levitt Romalis Family Fund
Norman and Minna Loomer Endowment Fund
JCC Maccabi Games Endowment Fund
Perry & Emmy Maerov Family Endowment Fund
Mermelstein-5-Sisters Fund
Jean Milavsky/Bortnick Endowment Fund
MISACA Fund
Esther Montefiore Endowment Fund
Zoe & Norman “Babe” Oreck Endowment Fund
Anne (Jenkins) Philipp and Al Jenkins Endowment Fund
Leo and Matilda Porte Endowment Fund
Susan and Juda H. Quastel Endowment Fund
Warren and Miri Ratner Fund
Nancy Richler Fiction Prize Fund
Irvin and Ann Rivkin Family Endowment Fund
Abe & Joanne Rosenbaum Fund
Ruthie Ross Endowment Fund
Norman & Annette Rothstein Endowment Fund
Shalhevet Girls High School Fund
Julie Shatsky Family Fund
Ari Shiff and Carla van Messel Family Fund
Anita and Arnold Silber Family Fund for Judaic Studies at KDHS
A. Silber Family Foundation Fund for Schara Tzedeck
Cherie Smith Endowment Fund for Jewish Historical Society
Phyliss & Irving Snider Endowment Fund for JFSA
Phyliss & Irving Snider Endowment Fund for Campus Outreach
Sonner Family Bursary Fund
Mark and Jayson Spevakow Endowment for King David High School
Vivienne Taylor and Anton Kuipers Endowment Fund
Thau Family Fund for the Jewish Film Centre Society
Thau Family Fund for the Louis Brier Home and Hospital
Thau Family Fund for the Holocaust Centre Society for Education and Remembrance
Isaac Waldman Library Endowment Fund
Rinaldo Wassman Endowment Fund
Henriette and Leonard White Endowment Fund
Ethel Wiss Shalom BC Legacy Fund
Jack & Naomi Wolfe Endowment Fund for JFSA
Drs. Mordehai & Hana, Ariel & Daniel Wosk Family Fund
Ron and Roni Wosk Endowment Fund
Dena Wosk Endowment Fund for JCC School of Performing Arts
David Zacks Family Fund
Garry & Lisbeth Zlotnik Endowment Fund for JFSA
Harold Zlotnik Endowment Fund for JCCGV
Garry Zlotnik Family Fund
Zlotnik Family Endowment Fund
Zlotnik Lamb Endowment Fund
FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS
Field of interest funds distribute income to one or more areas of interest or purpose, as chosen by the donor when the fund is established.
Norma Ross Bass Memorial Fund
Frances & Sam Belzberg Jewish Education Endowment Fund
Charles Diamond Jewish Education Endowment Fund
Michael H. Epstein Fund
Ancie and Arthur Fouks Jewish Continuity Fund
Thelma Koffman Friedman Fund
Carol Fugman Fry Fund for Inclusion Services
Susan Fugman Fund
Leon Glassman Fund for Jewish Continuity through Education
Israel Social Services Endowment Fund
Israel Experience Scholarship Endowment Fund
Koffman Youth Programs To Israel Endowment Fund
Myrna & Albert Kolberg Jewish Education Endowment Fund
Naimark Family Endowment for Dental Services
Cheryl Rimer Endowment Fund
Shelley Rivkin Fund for Women’s Professional Development
Margaret Segal Fund in Support of Vulnerable Populations
Services For Seniors Endowment Fund
Deborah MacDonald-Sutton Fund
Toronto Dominion Bank Endowment Fund for Capital Projects
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND CAMPERSHIPS
Facilitating connections between young people and Jewish life is important to our fund holders. The following endowment funds provide needbased and merit-based scholarships, as well as need-based camperships, to ensure that as many children as possible can receive a Jewish education or attend a Jewish summer camp.
Harry and Sylvia Avery Memorial Scholarship Fund
Rabbi Matthew Bellas Ohr Hadash Memorial Fund for Jewish Educational Leadership
George & Geraldine Biely Endowment Fund
Beatrice Mazoff Brownstein z”l Fund
Cohen-Reiss Endowment Fund
Gordon and Leslie Diamond Community Service Award Fund for KDHS
The Sidney H. Doduck z’l Memorial Endowment for Scholarships
Dena Elias Memorial Fund for Camp Miriam Camperships
Dr. Morris Faigen Endowment Fund
Hannah Frankel Fund for Jewish Continuity
Naomi Frankenburg Award Fund
Israels Family Philanthropic Fund
Norman & Lola Pawer Endowment Fund for Camp Hatikvah
The Congregation Shaarey Tefilah Endowment for KDHS Scholarships
David and Irma Zack Endowment Fund for Camperships
WOMEN’S ENDOWMENT FUND
The Women’s Endowment Fund disburses vital funding for programs and services that support vulnerable women and their children. This fund has provided housing subsidies for single-parent female-led families.
Estelle Fogell Endowment for Women’s Endowment Fund
Harriett Lemer & Ron Einblau Endowment Fund
Ruth Posen Memorial Fund for Women’s Endowment
Jennie Virtue Endowment for Women’s Endowment Fund
Women’s Endowment Fund
INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS
The following organizations have chosen to work with the Foundation as their trusted partner to steward their assets. Distributions generated from the funds’ capital provide these organizations with stable funding on a long-term basis.
Congregation Beth Israel Endowment Fund
B’nai B’rith Scholarship Fund
Brovender Family Endowment Fund
Burquest Jewish Community Association Endowment Fund
John Fraser Endowment Fund for Camp Miriam
Canadian Jewish Congress Pacific Region Endowment Fund
Community Endowment Fund for Poverty Relief
Barry Corrin Endowment Fund for Jewish Family Service Agency
Ben and Esther Dayson Endowment Fund for Jewish Family Service Agency
Ethan Filosof Memorial Fund
Martin Gerber Endowment Fund
Shelley Goldberg Experience Israel Fund
Fay and Ken Golden Education Fund
Dr. Moishe Golubchuk Endowment Fund for Hillel
The Naomi Fund, in memory of Naomi Gropper Steiner
Mark Gurvis Professional Development Fund
Habonim Dror Foundation Fund
Congregation Har El Endowment Fund
Hillel BC Community Fund
Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre Endowment Fund
Ali James Scholarship Fund
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Endowment Fund for JCCGV
Jewish Historical Society of B.C. Endowment Fund
Jewish Seniors Alliance Endowment in honour of Serge Haber
Jewish Family Service Agency Endowment Fund
JFSA Tikkun Olam Fund
Jewish Family Service Agency Memorial and Honourary Endowment Fund
Lynn Kaplan Emergency Medical Endowment Fund
Sharon Kates Simchat Hochma Food Bank Fund
Fanny, Sylvia & Etta Keel Fund for Women Who Need A Leg Up
King David High School Scholarship Award Fund
King David High School Endowment Fund
Community Kollel Endowment Fund
L’Chaim Operating Fund
L’Chaim Adult Day Centre Endowment Fund
Cyril Leonoff Fund for the Jewish Historical Society
Bonnie Lerman Children’s Endowment Fund for JFSA
Sarah Lipovsky/JCCGV Endowment Fund for JFSA
NCJW of Canada, Vancouver Section Endowment Fund
Or Shalom Legacy Fund
Pullan Family Endowment Fund
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Greg and Melanie Samuels Family Endowment for Poverty Relief
Schara Tzedeck Legacy Fund
Joe Segal Endowment Fund for the Jewish Food Bank
Shalom BC Endowment Fund
Phyliss & Irving Snider Foundation Endowment for Chutzpah! Festival
Vancouver Talmud Torah Alumni Endowment Fund
Temple Sholom Endowment Fund at the JCF
Vancouver Jewish Film Centre Society Legacy Fund
Kay & Max Walters Educational Endowment Fund for JFSA
Miriam White Family Endowment Fund
Yosef, Avi, Rahel & Shevi Wosk Family Fund for JFSA
Mordehai and Hana Wosk Family Leadership Development Fund for Hillel
Barrie and Ellen Yackness Family Endowment Fund
Sheryl Michelson Young nee Doduck Memorial Scholarship
Irma Zack MVP Endowment Fund
The following funds support the Jewish Community Centre as participants in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Endowment Fund, Matching Grant Program:
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Gary Averbach Family Endowment Fund
Lucile Rome Belkin Endowment Fund for JCCGV
Diamond Family JCCGV Endowment Fund
Fine Family Youth Development Fund for JCCGV
L’Chaim Adult Day Centre Endowment Fund
Lisa Nemetz Memorial Endowment for JCCGV Festival of Jewish Culture
Arnold & Anita Silber Family Endowment Fund for JCCGV
Cherie Smith Lecture Fund
Cherie Smith Memorial Fund
Dena Wosk Memorial Scholarship Fund for JCC School of Performing Arts
Zalkow Family Endowment Fund for JCCGV
Harold Zlotnik Endowment Fund for the JCCGV Jewish Family Services Funds
LEGACY GIFTS
Planning your legacy offers an opportunity to reflect on your values, priorities and passions, and to define the impact you want to have with your philanthropy. The Foundation works with you to the options available, identify those that align with your goals to your lifestyle and desires, and ensure your commitment supports the community for generations to come.
PACE and LOJE funds provide perpetual annual support to the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign.
PACE Funds
Robert Edward and Marthena Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund
Arnold Fine PACE Fund
David Freeman PACE Endowment Fund
Leonard Herbert Margolese Memorial PACE Fund
Marian Margolis Endowment Fund
Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment Fund
Sharon Snider Endowment Fund
Lion of Judah Commitments and Endowment Funds
Betty Averbach Lion of Judah Endowment Fund
Reni Belzberg LOJE Fund
Judith Cohen LOJE Fund
Jody Dales Lion of Judah Endowment Fund
Jill Diamond Lion of Judah Endowment Fund
Leslie Diamond Lion of Judah Endowment Fund
Susan Fine Lion of Judah Fund
Shirley Veiner Fitterman Endowment Fund
Sondra Green LOJE Endowment Fund
Bette-Jane Israels LOJE Fund
Karen James Lion of Judah Endowment Fund
Myrna Koffman LOJE
Trudy Pekarsky Lion of Judah Fund
Lana Marks Pulver Lion of Judah Fund
Diane Switzer Endowment Fund
Laurie Glotman
BEQUESTS
Gifts in a will are one of the most common and meaningful ways individuals plan a future contribution, creating a legacy that supports the future of their community. The following individuals have indicated that they have included a gift to the Jewish Community Foundation in their will.
Dr. Andre & Sheila Anzarut
Gary Averbach
Joel z’l & Ilene-Jo Bellas
Susan Brown
Deborah Carlson
Bob z’l & Helen z’l Coleman
Jacqueline Day
Jill Diamond
Shirley Veiner Fitterman
Wendy Fouks
Hannah Frankel
Susan Fugman
Dr. Ivan & Laurie Gasoi
Hank z’l and Anita Goodman
Sondra Green
Mark Gurvis
Sharon Harowitz
Howard & Rosalind Karby
Frank & Freda Kaplan
Rozanne Kipnes & Geoffrey Druker
David z’l & Judi Korbin
Harriett Lemer & Ron Einblau
George & Dani Mate
Donna & Neil z’l Ornstein
Bernard Pinsky & Daniella Givon
Brent & Lisa Pullan
Leah Pomerantz
Warren & Miriam Ratner
Cheryl Rimer
Margaret Segal
Deborah Sonner
Eve Sonner
Diane Switzer
Vivienne Taylor & Anton Kuipers z’l
Jennie Virtue
David Zack
REALIZED BEQUESTS SINCE THE FOUNDATION’S INCEPTION
Estate of Joseph Auerhahn
Estate of Betty Averbach
Estate of Muriel Bass
Estate of Elliot J. Belkin
Estate of Samuel Belzberg
Estate of Geraldine Biely
Estate of Jean Bortnick
Estate of Miriam Bookbinder
Estate of Len Daniel
Estate of Ben and Esther Dayson
Estate of Isadore Diamond
Estate of Stojan Divljak
Estate of Gordon Dyck
Estate of Cyril Edel Leonoff
Estate of Sherold Fishman
Estate of Ancie Fouks
Estate of Dennis & Naomi Frankenburg
Estate of Dr. David Freeman
Estate of Selma Furman
Estate of Ed Gaerber
Estate of Thelma Koffman Friedman
Estate of Melanie Gold
Estate of Bea Goldberg
Estate of Zora Gropper
Estate of John Grot
Estate of Paul & Edwina Heller
Estate of Evelyn Jackson
Estate of Abe Jampolsky
Estate of Louis Kanee
Estate of Betty Keisler
Estate of Harry Kovish
Estate of Eva Lesser
Estate of Len Margolese
Estate of Marian Margolis
Estate of Sandra Marcus
Estate of Eugene Marks
Estate of Max Meyer
Estate of Gertrud Mitha-Hanova
Estate of Esther Montefiore
Estate of Elizabeth Narod
Estate of Marion Poliakoff
Estate of Susan Quastel
Estate of Helen Read
Estate of Irvin Rivkin
Estate of Salman (Sam) Shamash
Estate of Mark Zlotnik
GIFTS OF INSURANCE
Gifts of life insurance allow donors to create a larger legacy for tomorrow by making a manageable commitment today. Individuals can establish a fund by assigning an existing policy to the Foundation or by purchasing a new policy and naming the Foundation as its beneficiary. The following individuals have committed to a future gift through a life insurance policy.
