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Easy, intentional, and impactful giving

A CJP donor advised fund makes charitable giving easier. Streamlined and flexible, a donor advised fund (DAF) is the smart choice for busy philanthropists.

How CJP donor advised funds work

A CJP DAF lets you focus on what counts: the impact. We’ll handle the rest.

1

Give

Make a contribution to establish your fund with CJP. You may be eligible for an immediate tax deduction of the full amount you donate!

2

Grow

Choose from one or more of our professionally managed investment options to potentially grow your capital over time.

3

Grant

Recommend grants to the charities you care about when you’re ready. CJP handles getting them the funds as quickly as possible.

Investing in the community

Partnership

Convenience

Spend time on picking causes instead of paperwork. Give to a DAF when it’s convenient for you and recommend grants over time based on need and opportunity.

Capacity and resilience

Low minimums

CJP’s minimum initial contribution of $2,500 and minimum grant of $50 is significantly lower than most other DAFs.

Innovation and adaptability

Low fees

A CJP DAF offers best-in-class investment management with lower fees than most other DAFs. This helps your fund grow and increases your giving power.

Connection

Personalization

Support the causes that matter most to you. You can recommend grants to all sorts of organizations or fulfill your synagogue dues.

Explore our best-in-class investment options

CJP offers seven investment options for all DAFs.

Diversified

Diversified Fund

This fund invests across a variety of asset classes. It’s managed as a total return portfolio with a long-term horizon. The Diversified Fund is designed to realize capital appreciation while generating current income.

Sustainable

Sustainable Fund

This fund invests across debt and equity. It pursues long-term capital appreciation and income while targeting companies with positive impact on the world.

Equity

Equity Fund

This fund invests in global equity markets. Its goal is to outperform them over time on a risk-adjusted basis. The Equity Fund is designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation.

Equity

U.S. Equity Index Fund

This fund offers a low-cost S&P 500 index fund for those seeking to track the U.S. stock market.

Fixed Income

Fixed Income Fund

This fund invests across corporate debt, mortgage-backed securities, and government obligations. It emphasizes current income while managing the risk of capital loss.

Money Market

Money Market Fund

This fund is for short-term philanthropic goals. It’s designed to preserve capital and liquidity with limited current income.

JCEP

Jewish Community Endowment Pool, LLP (JCEP)

This fund is a total return, long-term portfolio that seeks to support endowment-style annual spending. DAFs may invest in JCEP subject to certain guidelines, including a minimum DAF balance of $500,000.

Frequently asked questions about CJP donor advised funds