The Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) envisions a vibrant future where our community thrives for generations to come. You have been a cornerstone of our journey through generous support of and participation in our programs. By planning for a legacy gift to the PJCC, you have the opportunity to extend your impact beyond a lifetime.
A legacy gift is more than a financial contribution; it’s an enduring statement of your values. By including PJCC in your estate plans, you affirm your commitment to our community’s well-being and prosperity long into the future. Your legacy gift provides crucial support for programs that enrich lives, foster connection, and promote a sense of belonging. For many donors, planned giving makes it possible to make significant contributions that are beyond reach during their lifetimes, with opportunities to enjoy financial benefits during your lifetime as well.
· Perpetuate Your Values: Ensure that your commitment to community, Jewish life, and well-being lives on.
· Honor Your Legacy: Leave a meaningful mark that reflects your beliefs and passions.
· Financial Benefits: Enjoy potential tax advantages for your estate and heirs.
Bequest in Your Will or Trust: A simple and flexible way to make a lasting impact. Designate the PJCC as a beneficiary of a percentage of your estate or specific gift amount.
The following sample provision may be helpful to you and your attorney: “I bequeath to the Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City CA 94404, the sum of $ _________ * [or ________percent of my estate] for its general charitable, religious and educational purposes.”
Retirement Plan Beneficiary: Name the PJCC as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts, avoiding potential taxes for your heirs.
Life Income Vehicles: Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts can provide you and/or your loved ones with income during your lifetime, with the remainder benefiting the PJCC.
Life Insurance: Name the PJCC as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, creating a significant gift with potentially minimal cost to you.
Endowment Fund: Create a permanent fund during or after your lifetime to support a specific program or area of interest at the PJCC in perpetuity. This type of lasting gift ensures your legacy continues to make a meaningful impact year after year.
The PJCC’s Legacy Society recognizes the visionary and dedicated donors who have thoughtfully included the PJCC in their estate plans or who have created an endowment fund during their lifetimes. Members of the Legacy Society receive recognition throughout the year and are invited to special gatherings periodically.
Please let us know! If you have already included the PJCC in your estate plans, we’d like to welcome you to the Legacy Society. Your declaration will inspire others and fosters a culture of enduring support to ensure the PJCC remains vibrant and strong.
Click here to download our Letter of Intent (PDF).
| Anonymous (4) | Marilyn Dobbs Higuera | Peter Pollat MD |
| Susan L. Ammons | Sonny & Steve Hurst | Jane & Jon Post |
| Ann L. Bear z'l & Irwin Bear z'l | Dana & Marty Izenson | Shirley & Mitchell Raskin z'l |
| Wendy & Irving Benveniste | Debbie Kelman & Rabbi Marvin Goodman | Alissa & Daniel Rozansky |
| Judy Gold Bloom | Candee & Jack Klein | Ellen & Jerry Saliman |
| Cathy & Thomas Brown | Sheila & George Lederer | Marcyl Seidscher |
| Roxanne & David Cohen | Eve & Jerry Lerman | Tracey & Jordan Shenker |
| Phyllis & David z'l Cook | Ally & Rick Lenat | Lorna Siepser & Steve Klebe |
| Karen Dempsey Dykes z'l | Yvonne & Fred Levy z'l | Yash Snider |
| Lionel & Evelyn Engleman | Eva Chernov Lokey z'l | Sari Spector |
| Laura & Paul Geduldig | Lorry Lokey z'l | Taube Family Foundation |
| Barbara & Joel Gereboff | Susan & Scott Maltz | Beverly Travlos z'l |
| Cynthia & John z'l Gradwohl | Joan & Howard Mechalovitz z'l | Ellen Weinstein & Fred Weiner |
| Susan Hamlin | Barbara M. Berk & Gilbert R. Mintz | Dr. Burton z'l & Mrs. June S. White |
| Sharon & Scott Hartley | Lynne & Bruce z'l Pasternack | Kathy & Don Williams z'l |
| Mitch Herzog z'l |
The PJCC is grateful to the individuals and families that have established or contributed to permanent endowed funds.
| Daniel Cook Endowment Fund | Eva Chernov Lokey Endowment Fund |
| Judy Edelson Endowment Fund | Sylvia G. Merkadeau Endowment Fund |
| Hurst/Siepser-Klebe Family Endowment for Youth Wellness | Don & Kathy Williams Endowment Fund |
For more information on legacy giving opportunities, please contact:
Roxanne Cohen, Chief Development Officer at rcohen@pjcc.org or 650.378.2742.
“As our parents planted for us, so do we plant for those who will come after us.” – Talmud
