The Jewish Grad Organization is the national movement for Jewish graduate students and alumni, impacting over 14,000 students annually across more than 170 campuses in North America. Your support directly sustains vibrant Jewish community, identity, and leadership at this pivotal stage of life.
Discover the many ways you can give below to make a lasting impact on our students today.
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a philanthropic giving vehicle that allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to JGO over time.
Recommend a grant to JGO directly from your donor-advised fund.
When submitting your grant, please designate it for JGO’s Annual Campaign and ask your DAF sponsor to include your name and contact information so we can properly acknowledge your gift.
DAF grants received during an active matching campaign are eligible to be matched. To notify us of an incoming grant or receive assistance, please contact Rebecca Jesin at rjesin@gojgo.org.
Make a gift today by transferring assets to Jewish Grad Organization (JGO). You can transfer funds directly from your bank account via wire transfer or donate securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares.
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares to Jewish Grad Organization may be a financially beneficial way to support our mission. The total value of the securities upon transfer is tax-deductible, and you may avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciation.
To initiate a securities transfer, please provide your broker with the following information:
To transfer funds electronically from your bank account to Jewish Grad Organization, please use the following details:
To give by mail, please make your check payable to Jewish Grad Organization and send it to:
Gifts can be paid outright in a single installment or as a pledge to be fulfilled over a period of time. A cash gift (including check, credit card, or wire transfer) may entitle the donor to a charitable deduction of up to 60% of adjusted gross income annually, with a carry-over provision of up to five years should the value of the gift exceed 60% of the individual donor’s adjusted gross income. Please consult your individual tax advisor to determine how much of your contribution is deductible.
Include Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) in your will, trust, or estate plan to create a lasting legacy for the next generation of Jewish leaders. Legacy gifts allow you to make a significant, enduring impact without affecting your current financial flexibility or cash flow.
To include JGO in your will or living trust, your attorney may use the following language:
"I give, devise, and bequeath to Jewish Graduate Student Initiative, Inc. (d/b/a Jewish Grad Organization), located at 407 North Maple Drive, Suite GRD1, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, EIN 80-0716359, [insert dollar amount, percentage of estate, or description of property] to be used for its general charitable purposes."
Please consult with your licensed estate planner or attorney.