Open a Fund

Add to Your Fund

Donor Advised Funds are a great way to manage your charitable giving, support the Jewish community and involve successive generations in tzedakah. 

 

When you open a Donor Advised Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Memphis, you benefit from the expertise of trained Foundation staff. Our staff will work with you and your family in managing your investment.  Minimum gift to open a Donor Advised Fund is $5,000. Grant recommendations can be made online. Open your fund today by completing the fund application and emailing it to Sheri Gadberry at sgadberry@jcpmemphis.org

Benefits of a Donor Advised Fund?

 

Administration

We take care of the paperwork and administrative tasks associated with giving: processing grants, sending grant checks and award letters, and preparing quarterly statements about fund activity. Grant recommendations may be made as often as you like and are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month. 

 

Consultation

Our knowledgeable staff is available to consult with you and provide the help you need: creating a giving plan, finding information on a specific organization or suggesting organizations that match your charitable interests. Contact Sheri Gadberry for more information. 


Education
We host educational events on topics of interest to our donors. We are also happy to arrange a one-on-one consultation with you and your family members.  Contact Sheri Gadberry at 901-374-0400 or via email