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
$10,100
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.
How We Work
See the Jewish day schools we proudly support and add your institution to our growing list of recipients.
World-Class Leadership
A team of educators, finance professionals, and philanthropists have teamed up to safeguard and ensure the best use of the endowment resources.
Portfolio of Schools
See the Jewish 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 educational organizations and their dedication to providing a meaningful Jewish education for every family.
$1 Billion
Long-Term Portfolio Goal
50+
Years of investment experience on our team
4%
Annual Payout to our Portfolio Schools
20%
Support towards TNC's Annual Operating Budget
I want to donate
The Jewish Education Endowment Fund is dedicated to ensure that all Jewish students have access to a Jewish education. Join our mission and help make that a reality.
School registration
Ensuring affordability in our Jewish schools requires a partnership between the community and the schools. If you would like to register your school to receive funds from JEEF, please apply now.
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.