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ENDOWMENTS

Over the years, various funds have been established to support the ongoing efforts of the Jewish Federation to have a positive impact locally, nationally, and around the world. These funds provide long-term security of programming through an intact principal base while also subsidizing current projects from the yearly earnings. Donors wishing to honor our memorialize individuals through donations or by the establishment of an endowment fund are encouraged to contact the Federation for details.

 

B'nai Judah Endowment Fund

Established in 2003, this fund is for the general maintenance and upkeep of the Bernard and Estelle Marcus Jewish Federation Community Building of the Jewish Federation, Inc. Only the interest earned on this fund can be used for the specified purpose.

David and Ethel Crohn Fund

Established in 1982, this fund is used for programs and activities serving senior citizens.

Joseph Culberg Memorial Fund

Established in 1997 in memory of Joseph J. Culberg, this fund is used for senior programming.

Food Pantry

These funds are used to purchase food for our community food bank.

Fruehauf Family Honorary Endowment

Established in 1998 by the board of directors to honor Ernest Fruehauf, past president, his wife, Ursula, and their family for all the work they have done over the years for the Jewish Community. The income from this fund is given to PACE (Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment). 

Sam H. Gray Memorial Fund

Established in 1991, this fund supports programs for youth in our community.

Holocaust Educational Fund

Established in 2010, the Holocaust Educational Fund will be used to perpetuate the teaching of the Holocaust in our region.

Hurst Family Leadership Fund

Established in 1978, this fund annually awards grants to honorees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability to attend the General Assembly.

Israeli Study Fund

Established in 1995 to support study in Israel.

John Jacobson Memorial Fund

Established in 1999 in memory of John Jacobson, this fund was set up to help community members realize their dream and go to Israel.

Jewish Community Services Fund

Established by donations to Jewish Community Services, this fund supports outreach programs and casework.

Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. Endowment Fund

Established in 2002. This permanently restricted fund's annual income can be used to fund programs with respect to the Jewish Community Services.

George and Martha Karol Fund

Established in 1993; the income from this fund is to be given to PACE (Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment).

Kirschner Trust Scholarship Fund

Established in 2001 to be used to fund preschool or camp scholarships for young children who show need.

Kate & Shirley Klaper Adult Friendship Club Endowment

Established in 2000 by the family and friends of Kate Klaper, this fund will be used to underwrite entertainment programs at the AFC.

Sarah Kutchinsky Friedberg Fund

Established in 1997 by an endowment of the Sarah Kutchinsky Friedberg estate, this fund is unrestricted. It currently supports the Scholar-in-Residence and Genesis Grants program.

Levenberg Family Memorial Fund

Established in 1997 in memory of Norman and Alvin Levenberg; Norman's daughter, Jill; and Robert and Lonnie Levenberg. This fund supports the Send-a-Kid to Israel Partnership (SKIP) Program.

 

The Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana works to foster continuity and growth, to secure and provide for the future of our community. The Living Legacy Honor Roll recognizes all the wonderful people in our community who have planned for our future. They have provided a Legacy of support by naming the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana as a beneficiary in their estate plans. It is our privilege to honor:
Sam Denmark                           Bernard Marcus
Rudy & Anne Kodicek               Gloria Gray Weissman
Dr. Fred & Sue Kobak              Warren & Merrill Yalowitz

Bernard Marcus Sustaining Operating Building Fund

Established in 2008. This fund will be used to help underwrite the operating expenses of our community building. 

Bernard & Estelle Marcus Endowment Fund

Created in 2006 to perpetuate the Jewish Philanthropy of Bernard and Estelle Marcus. The income from this fund is given to PACE (Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment).

Louis M. Marcus Trust

Established in 2002, this is a PACE (Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment) fund that supplements the annual campaign.

Marcus Wallack Heart Fund

Established in 2006, these funds are available to those with medical needs.

Alex Morris Endowment Fund

Created in 2008 to perpetuate the Jewish Philanthropy of Alex Morris. The income from this fund is given to PACE (Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment).

Nelson Family Fund

Established in 1996 by Frances Nelson in memory of Harry Nelson. the income from this fund is given to PACE.

Pace Fund

Established in 1998 by the Board of Directors, the earnings from this fund go to supplement the Annual Campaign. Contributions to this fund continue making your gift to the Annual Campaign in perpetuity, ensuring continued support for the programs and services the Federation provides to the community.

Scholarship Funds

This group of funds has been established by a number of generous families and individuals:

Morey and Ethel Gross, Lynn and Lloyd Hurst, George and Martha Karol, Rudy and Anne Kodicek, Julie Linker Memorial, Hyman Matasar, Rabbi Carl Miller Memorial, Nathan Roskin Family, William and Sylvia Silberstein, and the Debra Weichman Memorial. These funds support an annual distribution of scholarship and campership grants and loans to applicants approved by the Scholarship Committee of the Federation.

Senior Funds

This fund is an aggregate of several funds including those in memory of: Billie Jean Gerrard, Joseph Lozow, Leah Olschki, and I.D. Rosenberg. Each year, funds are received and distributed for programs and activities serving senior citizens.

Holocaust Educational Fund

Established in 2010, the Holocaust Educational Fund will be used to perpetuate the teaching of the Holocaust in our region.

Samuel, Ida and Joseph Valdman Fund

Established in 2002, this is a permanently restricted fund whose annual income helps the resettlement of Jewish refugees.

Gertrude and Louis Weinberg Camp Scholarship Fund

Established in 2002, this is a permanently restricted endowment whose annual income can be used to fund young Jewish students who wish to study in Israel.

Louis and Gertrude Weinberg Fund

Established in 2002, this is a permanently restricted fund whose annual income supplements the annual campaign.

Sam and Eva Weinstein Senior Retreat Fund

Established in 2000 by Sam and Eva Weinstein, this fund was set up to help ensure that our annual retreat is perpetually funded.

Zweig-Berlin Endowment Fund

Established in 2001, this fund is used to help support Federation programs and services.

Arthur and Sylvia Mednick Weiss Endowment Fund

Established in 2007 as an unrestricted fund. The income will be given to the annual campaign.

For more information contact the Federation office
219-922-4024