About OJCF
Tikkun olam, improving the world, is a cornerstone of Jewish identity. We are, by definition, change-makers.
Founded in 1989, the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation offers personalized service, cutting-edge investment expertise, flexibility, and focused investment.
We work throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, offering charitable giving opportunities to help individuals and families achieve their heartfelt philanthropic objectives. No matter your Jewish roots or practice, we make engaging in philanthropy fun, easy, rewarding—and impactful.
At OJCF, we develop extraordinary relationships with fundholders, partners, and planning professionals. Whether you’re a fundholder or a community partner, our experienced staff will seek a comprehensive understanding of your philanthropic vision. We’ll meet you where you are with the resources and counsel you need to realize your goals, often in delightful and unexpected ways.
What Drives Us
Mission
OJCF’s mission is to build and promote a culture of giving in Oregon and Southwest Washington that supports a thriving Jewish community now and for generations to come.
Vision
Recognizing that everyone has the potential to be a leader, a philanthropist, and a change-maker, OJCF connects people, passion, and philanthropy, working through a lens of Jewish values to ensure a thriving community today and tomorrow.
Values
Collaboration and connection
Joy and excellence
Stewardship and innovation
About Us
The Foundation helps individuals and families achieve their heartfelt philanthropic goals through the most tax-advantaged approaches to charitable giving. As the community's partner in the region, OJCF provides sophisticated giving opportunities and exciting programs expressing the Jewish values of tzedakah (justice) and tikkun olam (healing the world). We work to foster a culture of giving in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We connect people, passion, and philanthropy, since 1989.