Mission, Vision & Values
About The Jewish Community Foundation
The Jewish Community Foundation partners with individuals, families and community organizations to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. As a leading resource for philanthropy in San Diego, the Foundation manages over $425 million in assets and has facilitated over $1.5 billion in grants since 1967. The JCF is a national model for its legacy endowment building and youth philanthropy programs.
Mission
To promote philanthropy through meaningful partnerships with donors and community organizations in achieving charitable goals; to increase current and future support for a vibrant and secure Jewish and general community in San Diego, Israel and around the world.
Vision
As a primary, trusted and expert resource for philanthropy, the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego will engage, educate and inspire generations of givers throughout the Jewish community.
Values
Tzedakah (justice)
Ethical responsibilities, sacred work, tikkun olam
Dor l’dor (generation to generation)
Passing on values, strengthening future generations, the importance of elders and youth
Kavod (respect)
Listening, responsiveness, acts of loving kindness, being inclusive, integrity, truthfulness
Torah (learning)
Love of Judaic wisdom and teachings
Derech Eretz (way of the land)
Transparency, accountability, excellent governance
Strategic Plan 2011-2016
Click here for our current Strategic Plan Summary.
View our annual reports, publications and press releases in our newsroom.