Evolving Family Models Alter the Ways a New Generation Gives Back

Evolving Family Models Alter the Ways a New Generation Gives Back

More and more people are opting not to have children, even as the greatest wealth transfer in history gets underway. Guest author Dan Rothblatt discusses why donors without children are poised to change modern-day philanthropy.

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How a Top Jewish Foundation Pivoted to Address the Pandemic—and Stuck With It

How a Top Jewish Foundation Pivoted to Address the Pandemic—and Stuck With It

Like many funders, the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles found itself in uncharted territory when the pandemic began a year ago. In scrambling to respond to the crisis, it leaned heavily on its donors and embraced new kinds of grantmaking.

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Why We Pay Attention to This Top Jewish Community Foundation—And Why You Should, Too

Why We Pay Attention to This Top Jewish Community Foundation—And Why You Should, Too

Although there are lots of Jewish foundations in cities across the U.S., the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles is a key one to watch because it perfectly exemplifies two emerging trends.

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Here’s an Opportunity for New, Untested Ideas in the Los Angeles Jewish Community

Here’s an Opportunity for New, Untested Ideas in the Los Angeles Jewish Community

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles has a grantmaking program dedicated to new and innovative programs that haven’t been tested before. They’re called Cutting Edge Grants,

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