Give → Grant → Grow
Deposit by EFT and you'll receive a tax receipt right away.
Recommend grants to any registered Canadian charity — on your schedule.
Give → Grant → Grow
Three simple steps to give smarter, grant on your schedule, and grow your charitable impact.
What you get
The tools to give efficiently, grant flexibly, and see the full picture of your philanthropy.
Same day
Every deposit generates a tax receipt as soon as your EFT clears — ready for your records.
Official donation receipt for income tax purposes — Jewish Community Foundation of Toronto
Grant to hospitals, schools, synagogues, or any CRA-registered Canadian charity you choose.
Search charities
Hospital, school, synagogue…
Grow your fund with JCF-managed portfolios or self-directed investments through your portal.
Conservative
+4.2%
Balanced
+6.8%
Growth
+9.1%
Self-directed
Custom
Recommend grants in your name or stay anonymous — you decide what charities see.
Grant visibility
Charities see only the grant amount and your memo when anonymous.
Attach a personal note to deposits and grants so your giving story travels with each gift.
Memo
For the scholarship fund — in memory of our parents.
Track activity, giving goals, and cause breakdowns. Export reports when you need them.
Education
42%
Health
28%
Community
30%
Our impact
The Jewish Community Foundation has helped Canadian donors give with confidence for decades.
$2.7B
Assets under management
2,940
Donor advised funds
1,400+
Charities supported
$241M
Granted to charities
Figures from JCF fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
Your account for philanthropy
A DAF is like a charitable checking account. You make a tax-deductible deposit, we invest and grow your fund, and you recommend grants to charities on your schedule. It's the simplest way to organize, grow, and track your giving — all in one place.
One account
Give · Grant · Grow
What donors are saying
For several years, our clients and I have worked with the Jewish Community Foundation for philanthropic needs. Whether it's accessing your account and making donation requests or discussing advanced planned giving, the JCF is your partner of choice.
Steve Sebag
Senior wealth advisor, Canaccord Genuity
We deposit once, get our tax receipt right away, and recommend grants whenever we are ready. One fund keeps our family giving organized without the paperwork.
JCF donor
Montreal
Deposits, fees, and grant timelines are explained in plain language. That clarity makes it easy to recommend a DAF to clients who want tax-smart giving.
Financial advisor
Greater Toronto Area
Learning centre
Guides and resources on donor advised funds, tax-efficient giving, and building a lasting charitable legacy.
Get the latest in tax-wise charitable solutions, engaging events, and expert resources.
Ready when you are
Open your account in a few simple steps. You'll get immediate tax receipts on deposits and full control over when and where you grant.
Our team will guide you through setup. You'll receive a tax receipt on your first deposit.
