The quickest way to make a gift to Friends of JCT is through our online donation form. For full details on the many ways to make your contribution, including through donor-advised funds, a retirement plan qualified charitable distribution (QCD), a donation of stock, or by wire transfer, check, or credit card, please visit Ways to Give or contact Betsy Marantz, Director of Development, at bmarantz@friendsofjct.org.

Yes. Please note that our full legal name is Friends of Jerusalem College of Technology and our EIN (tax ID) is 51-0165015.

Yes, if you are 70 ½ years or older, you can transfer funds from your IRA or other qualified retirement plans directly to FJCT. This type of contribution, known as a QCD (qualified charitable distribution), can be a very tax beneficial means of charitable giving. For more information on how to make a gift this way, please contact your tax advisor or office@friendsofjct.org.

Yes! To arrange a pledge or recurring donation, please contact office@friendsofjct.org.

Making a gift in honor of a simcha (joyous occasion) or special person or in memory of a loved one is a long-standing Jewish tradition. When you donate using our online donation form, you can choose to make your gift a tribute in honor or memory of someone, and also indicate who you would like to be notified of this tribute gift.

Making a gift in honor of a simcha (joyous occasion) or special person or in memory of a loved one is a long-standing Jewish tradition. When you donate using our online donation form, you can choose to make your gift a tribute in honor or memory of someone, and also indicate who you would like to be notified of this tribute gift.

Yes, if you make a gift to FJCT, you will receive a formal acknowledgement thanking you for your support via email. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within one week of making your gift, please reach out to our office.

Yes. You will receive a tax statement in January listing all of your charitable contributions to FJCT for the prior calendar year.

Yes, Including FJCT in your estate planning can be a meaningful way to create a legacy for future generations. There are many different ways to make such gifts, including:

• Adding a bequest provision to your will or trust
• Creating a charitable gift annuity
• Adding FJCT as a beneficiary to your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or donor advised fund residual 
• Donating a gift of real estate 
• Supporting FJCT and your family with charitable trusts

We look forward to working with you to develop a meaningful personal planned giving program. Because there are important tax issues associated with such gifts, we recommend that you consult with your attorney or tax advisor.

FJCT accepts in-kind donations in certain circumstances when the donations will benefit the college. Please contact office@friendsofjct.org.