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Your gift resonates across our community
We’re all responsible for one another. Giving to Combined Jewish Philanthropies helps combat antisemitism, sustain Jewish arts and culture, and provide critical social services for those in need across Greater Boston.
Ways to donate to CJP
One-time gifts
Donate to CJP to support the broadest range of Jewish needs in Greater Boston. Your gift gives us the flexibility to direct resources where they have the greatest impact.
Monthly giving
Recurring donations fuel CJP’s work all year long. Monthly gifts ensure consistent support that keeps Boston’s Jewish community strong.
Gifts of stock
Giving stock or mutual funds supports the Jewish community in Greater Boston while offering you valuable tax benefits.
Donor Advised Funds
Streamline your charitable giving with a Donor Advised Fund. You designate the cause, and CJP takes care of the paperwork.
Legacy and planned gifts
Establish a legacy that shapes the future for Jews in Greater Boston. CJP can help you design a gift that realizes your vision.
Giving societies
Connect with other donors in Greater Boston who share your philanthropic passions and make a greater impact together.
Magnify the power of a single gift
Match your donation to CJP dollar for dollar
Many employers offer gift matching programs: When you donate to CJP, they give the same amount. It’s an easy way to double your impact on Greater Boston’s Jewish community.
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Matched gifts mean magnified benefits
Matched gifts mean greater impact and greater recognition. You’ll be credited for the full matched amount, which may unlock invitations to donor events and other benefits.
Why your Jewish neighbors give to CJP
A gift to CJP strengthens the entire Jewish community of Greater Boston. People across our community are already making a difference. Will you?
“I trust CJP to invest our philanthropy and I feel good knowing that CJP understands the priorities of the Jewish community, as well as the larger community.”
Betty Morningstar
“I grew up in a very philanthropic household, and Judaism was a huge part of my childhood... My parents taught me to give back and do better and help the world do better. When I found CJP, a powerhouse that makes the Jewish community and beyond better, I knew I had found my place.”
Amy McKeag
“By supporting CJP now and for the future, I can support these organizations and the Jewish community in Boston and beyond. It feels like a very effective and efficient investment... It’s a smart choice for my dollars.”
Sarah Richmond
Frequently asked questions about donating to Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Yes, your donation may be tax-deductible! Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity. Our EIN number is 04-2103559. Please consult your personal tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift.
We’ll email you a receipt upon successful completion of your donation. Keep this email as official record of your donation.
Check the box that says “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone” on our donation form. Once you do, you can add their name and send a card.
Please ask your financial advisor to notify us before transferring securities. Gifts of stock arrive without identifying information about the donor or brokerage firm, and we often receive multiple transfers of the same security on the same day. To ensure your gift is properly credited, please include the name of the security, the number of shares, and the intended designation.
All notifications should be sent to stockgifts@cjp.org.
If your company is not part of CJP’s matching gift program, follow these four steps:
1.Check with your company’s HR department to see if a matching gift program exists.
2.Ask HR for a copy of the Matching Gift Form and complete your portion.
3.Submit that form to us! Email it to Jon Prentice, or mail it to:
ATTN: Jon Prentice
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Kraft Family Building
126 High Street
Boston, MA 02110-2700
4.Make your donation and watch it double!
Absolutely! Make your check out to Combined Jewish Philanthropies and send it to:
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Kraft Family Building
126 High Street
Boston, MA 02110-2700
Checks and year-end tax planning
As long as your check is postmarked on or before December 31, it will be considered a gift that year. This is true even if we don’t receive or cash it by the year’s end. Keep this in mind for year-end tax planning!