Legacy and Endowments
A legacy or endowment gift is an investment in the future of Chicago Jewish Day School, ensuring that our mission, values, and commitment to Jewish education endure l'dor v'dor – from generation to generation.
Legacy Giving
A legacy gift is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure that the values you cherish continue to inspire future generations. By including Chicago Jewish Day School in your estate plans, you help provide future students with an extraordinary education rooted in joyful Jewish living, curiosity, compassion, and community.
Legacy gifts may include:
- A bequest in your will or trust
- Retirement account (IRA or other qualified plan) beneficiary designations
- Life insurance policies
- Charitable gift annuities
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Other planned giving arrangements
If you have already included CJDS in your estate plans, we would be honored to celebrate your commitment and welcome you as a member of our legacy community.
Endowment Giving
The Chicago Jewish Day School Endowment is the foundation of our long-term strength and sustainability. Endowment gifts are invested to provide lasting support, allowing your generosity to make an impact not only today, but for generations to come.
Endowment funds help CJDS:
- Expand access to an exceptional Jewish day school education through financial assistance.
- Attract, retain, and inspire outstanding faculty through competitive compensation and meaningful professional development.
- Enrich student learning across academics, Jewish life, the arts, athletics, innovation, and experiential education.
- Respond to new opportunities while providing the financial stability that allows our school to thrive for generations.
Whether you wish to establish a named endowment, honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or support an area that is meaningful to you, we are honored to help you create a lasting legacy that reflects your values.