Make your giving more strategic, flexible and impactful.
A Donor-Advised Fund through the Meyer Jewish Community Foundation lets you simplify your giving while supporting the causes that matter to you. You can strengthen Jewish life here in Palm Beach, in Israel and around the world while also giving to other organizations you care about.
Recommend grants to any qualified nonprofit locally, nationally or internationally.
Our DAF Committee reviews organizations to help ensure your grants meet IRS requirements and align with Jewish community values.
Donor giving information is kept private. The Meyer JCF Board does not have access to individual donor records.
Contributions of appreciated assets may provide potential tax advantages and help you maximize your charitable impact.
Open a Meyer Community Foundation Donor-Advised Fund and receive a $1,000 bonus grant to uplift Jewish life—locally and around the world.
Join a distinguished community of changemakers investing in a vibrant Jewish future.
If you are a current Meyer JCF DAF holder and refer a new DAF holder, you both receive an additional $1,000 to direct toward meaningful impact.
You will receive simple instructions from the Meyer JCF team. Share the link with the individual you wish to refer.
A new DAF can be opened through a simple application process guided by the Meyer JCF team. Minimum opening requirements apply. For assistance, contact 561.242.6639 or dafgrants@jewishpalmbeach.org.
Terms & Conditions
1. Minimum Contribution
a. Must contribute the minimum required amount ($2,500 for donors under the age of 45, and $5,000 for those over 45) to a new Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
b. New DAF application must be fully completed and submitted
2. Full Funding Requirement
a. The grant credit is a $1,000 incentive that will be posted in DonorSphere, available to use for a qualifying grant recommendation.
b. The new DAF must be fully funded at the required minimum level before the $1,000 grant credit will be posted in DonorSphere. Partial funding of the DAF (i.e., less than $5,000) does not qualify for the incentive grant.
3. New DAF Limitation
a. Only newly established DAFs are eligible. Neither Federation DAF-to-DAF transfers of monies nor additional contributions to existing DAFs qualify.
b. Existing DAF holders will only be eligible for this incentive grant offer if they open a new DAF for someone else (e.g., their child).
4. Grant Amount and Usage
a. The incentive credit amount is fixed at $1,000.
b. The entire $1,000 must be recommended to a single qualifying nonprofit organization focused on causes relating to the Jewish Community or Israel – it cannot be split up or allocated to multiple organizations.
c. Grant recommendations must be submitted via DonorSphere within the first three months of inception for new DAFs and within three months of receipt for current fund holders who successfully refer new DAFs.
5. Eligible Organizations
a. The incentive grant must be recommended to a qualified nonprofit organization focused on causes relating to the Jewish Community or Israel and that adheres to Federation grant guidelines.
b. A qualified Jewish nonprofit is broadly defined as one whose mission and services are aligned with Jewish values and the needs of the Jewish community and is distinguished in some way from non-Jewish agencies.
c. The Federation has final discretion in determining which organizations qualify for this incentive grant program.
6. Processing Timeline
a. The new DAF will receive a $1,000 incentive credit within 1-2 weeks of being fully funded.
b. $1,000 incentive grant will be disbursed within 1-2 weeks after the recommendation is submitted.
7. Non-Transferable
a. The incentive credit is non-transferable and cannot be:
i. Converted to cash;
ii. Transferred to another DAF;
iii. Applied to administrative fees; or
iv. Used for any purpose other than charitable grant recommendations to qualifying nonprofit organizations as defined in Number 5.
8. Program Modifications
Federation reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate this promotion at any time without prior notice.
9. Final Authority
Federation’s decisions regarding eligibility, qualifying organizations, and all other aspects of this promotion are final and binding.
For questions regarding this promotion or to verify organization eligibility, please contact dafgrants@jewishpalmbeach.org
This promotion is subject to all applicable federal and Florida laws and regulations governing charitable giving and donor-advised funds.
The Meyer Jewish Community Foundation combines personalized support with trusted financial management and deep roots in Jewish philanthropy.
After submitting, you will receive a secure DocuSign email where you can select how to distribute your charitable funds.
Once the review process is complete, a Meyer JCF representative will notify you regarding your fund status.
You will receive access to DonorSphere, our online platform for recommending grants and managing your DAF activity.Â
Complete the initial application form online. It only takes a few minutes.
Review your choices and sign electronically via DocuSign to complete your Donor-Advised Fund application.
After your fund is confirmed, you can make your initial contribution according to the instructions provided by our team.
Complete the initial application form online. It only takes a few minutes.
After submitting, you will receive a secure DocuSign email where you can select how to distribute your charitable funds
Review your choices and sign electronically via DocuSign to complete your Donor-Advised Fund application.
Once the review process is complete, a Meyer JCF representative will notify you regarding your fund status.
After your fund is confirmed, you can make your initial contribution according to the instructions provided by our team.
You will receive access to DonorSphere, our online platform for recommending grants and managing your DAF activity.Â
We are proud to partner with you and your family in the GPS program, which is designed to offer participants — DAF holders, Supporting Foundations and Priority Fund donors — an experience akin to having their own private foundations, but without the associated burdens.
This service, available to all Supporting Foundations, Priority Fund donors and DAFs with average balances of $250,000 or more, will be offered without any increase in management fees — our way of expressing gratitude for the trust these families place in us.
Participating donors can tailor the program to fit their unique needs and family dynamics. Options range from an annual meeting to discuss funding opportunities to more frequent, in-depth meetings focused on family values, legacy planning and funding strategy. Consider GPS your roadmap to your family’s philanthropic journey.
For more information about GPS, you may contact us at meyerjcf@jewishpalmbeach.org or 561.242.6639.
Begin by completing the online application form on this page. Once you submit it, you will receive a secure DocuSign email that includes your allocations page and signature page. Review your allocation choices, sign electronically, and your Donor-Advised Fund application will be complete.
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) can simplify your charitable giving and may offer tax advantages. You make one contribution, receive a charitable deduction, and then recommend grants to qualified nonprofits over time. It’s an efficient way to support a wide range of causes while keeping all your charitable activity organized in one place.
You can recommend grants to any IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization across the United States. This gives you the flexibility to support the causes you care about most.
To open a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) at MJCF, the minimum initial contribution is $5,000 for donors age 46 and older, and $2,500 for donors age 45 and younger.
Our administrative fees are based on your DAF balance and are charged quarterly. Here’s the breakdown:
Fees are calculated on the average ending balance of the previous four months. Rates may be adjusted periodically by the Federation Board.
Completing your application is simple. First, fill out your basic details online. Next, you’ll receive your allocations page and signature page through DocuSign.
You’ll review and enter your allocation preferences, then sign electronically.
Open a Meyer Community Foundation Donor-Advised Fund and receive a $1,000 bonus grant to uplift Jewish life—locally and around the world.
Join a distinguished community of changemakers investing in a vibrant Jewish future.
If you are a current Meyer JCF DAF holder and refer a new DAF holder, you both receive an additional $1,000 to direct toward meaningful impact.
Terms and conditions apply.
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