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

Growing to secure Jewish education for generations

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.

Education Affordability

Community Strength

Education Affordability

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

Powerful statements from the individuals shaping our organization, highlighting our dedication, meaningful Jewish learning for every family.

$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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This Lilly Endowment initiative aims to support Indiana colleges and universities in their ongoing efforts to address the implications of a rapidly evolving technology in their institutions and the lives of their students.

School support

This Lilly Endowment initiative aims to multiply opportunities and increase access to settings that help individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds explore and engage in Christian practices to address their spiritual interests and questions.

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Modeled after the most respected institutional endowments, JEEF’s investment strategy is built for permanence.

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.

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.

Yes. JEEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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.

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.

Yes. We accept one-time gifts, recurring monthly/quarterly/annual gifts, and contributions from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).
Yes. JEEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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