Jewish Education Endowment Fund
Ensuring the Continuity of Our People Through Jewish Education
Solving the affordability crisis in Jewish day school education — once and for all.
Current Endowment Fund Value
$40k
About Us
Why an Endowment — Not Annual Fundraising?
Annual campaigns are necessary but inherently unstable. They depend on economic conditions, donor fatigue, and year-to-year priorities. An endowment fund provides the permanence that Jewish education deserves.
By investing principal and distributing returns, JEEF creates a self-sustaining engine that supports schools not just this year — but every year, in perpetuity.
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Modeled after the most respected institutional endowments, JEEF’s investment strategy is built for permanence.
How We Work
See the Jewish day schools we proudly support and add your institution to our growing list of recipients.
World-Class Leadership
Educators, finance professionals, and philanthropists teaming up to safeguard and best use endowment resources.
Portfolio of Schools
See the Jewish day schools we proudly support and add your institution to our growing list of recipients.
Partner With Us
Join us in securing the future of Jewish education by contributing to the endowment fund.
Words from Our Leaders
“The Jewish future is written in our classrooms. We are here to make sure every family can afford to be part of that story.”
— Rabbi Dovid Nathan, Founder
— Rabbi Eliyahu Stern, Executive Director
— Miriam Goldstein, Board Chair
“Every family deserves access to meaningful Jewish education. Together, we are building a future rooted in faith and opportunity.”
— Leah Rosen, Director of Development
$4B
Total Long-Term Portfolio Assets
15
Investment and Operations Professionals
5%
Annual Payout form start to end
20%
Support towards TNC's Annual Operating Budget
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Jeff Mindlin
A state-accredited Orthodox day school with separate divisions

Jeff Mindlin
A state-accredited Orthodox day school with separate divisions

Jeff Mindlin
A state-accredited Orthodox day school with separate divisions

Jeff Mindlin
A state-accredited Orthodox day school with separate divisions

Jeff Mindlin
A state-accredited Orthodox day school with separate divisions

Jeff Mindlin
A state-accredited Orthodox day school with separate divisions

Jeff Mindlin
A state-accredited Orthodox day school with separate divisions

Jeff Mindlin
A state-accredited Orthodox day school with separate divisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Modeled after the most respected institutional endowments, JEEF’s investment strategy is built for permanence.
What is an endowment fund?
An endowment fund is a pool of invested capital that generates returns year after year. Unlike annual fundraising, the principal is preserved while distributions support schools indefinitely.
How does JEEF select recipient schools?
Schools apply through our recipient registration process. We evaluate eligibility based on 501(c)(3) status, location, and mission alignment with Jewish day school education.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
How does JEEF select recipient schools?
Schools apply through our recipient registration process. We evaluate eligibility based on 501(c)(3) status, location, and mission alignment with Jewish day school education.
What is an endowment fund?
An endowment fund is a pool of invested capital that generates returns year after year. Unlike annual fundraising, the principal is preserved while distributions support schools indefinitely.