The SAM Initiative is a fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (JCF).

Individual membership begins with a minimum annual gift of $5,000.

Sponsorship of a dual membership for your daughter, niece, or friend at a special rate of $7,500.

These dues support SAM’s grantmaking. Additional contributions towards operations or grantmaking in a more significant way are appreciated. The Foundation charges 5% to cover administrative costs for SAM.

All contributions are tax-deductible.

How to make a donation or pay your SAM membership

Jewish Community Foundation of LA

EIN: 95-6111928

  • Use your donor services online portal to transfer funds from your Donor Advised Fund into the SAM Initiative Fund. Enter a grant to JCF with “SAM Initiative” in the notes section.

  • Make payable to: The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and “SAM Initiative” in the memo line.

    Mail to:

    Naomi Strongin

    6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1200

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

  • Transfer funds to the Jewish Community Foundation. Include “SAM Initiative” in the notes/details.

  • Click HERE to donate via CC

    The link will take you to a 3rd party payment processer to complete your contribution. All payments made by CC are subject to a 3% processing fee which is charged to SAM. Please consider sharing the 3% so that 100% of your donation can go to SAM.

  • Contact DeWayne Nash at dnash@jewishfoundationla.org or 323-761-8664

For more information please email michelle@saminitiative.org