Contribute to a Fund
We accept contributions to funds in the following ways:
- Check
- Securities
- Wire Transfer
- Charitable Gift Annuity
Check
Please make checks payable to the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer and specify the name of the fund in the memo field. You are welcome to include comments, questions or tribute requests. Mail checks to:
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer
4 Princess Road, Suite 211
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Securities
Donating appreciated securities often allows donors to make a bigger philanthropic impact, and to receive greater tax advantages than donating cash or selling the stock and donating the proceeds. By donating appreciated securities, you bypass capital gains tax and may deduct the fair market value of your gift.
When transferring securities, please notify our office that you have made a gift to your Donor Advised Fund or other fund. Because of privacy practices, our brokerage firm will not be able to identify the donor for each transfer.
Wire Transfer
You may make a contribution via a direct bank wire to the Foundation.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A Charitable Gift Annuity is a transaction in which an individual transfers to the Foundation in exchange for our promise to make fixed annuity payments to one or two life beneficiaries. The remaining funds pass to the Foundation when the contract ends. Our Charitable Gift Annuity program is administered by The Jewish Federations of North America. Benefits include:
- An immediate income tax deduction for a portion of your gift
- Annuity payments which are guaranteed for life
- The opportunity to make a significant gift that benefits you now and the Foundation later