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Jewish Defense Fund (JDF) – Executive Summary

The Jewish Defense Fund (JDF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to securing the long-term safety, empowerment, and resilience of the Jewish community. JDF achieves its mission through strategic grantmaking, direct action programs, and a sustainable endowment, combating Antisemitism and associated modern threats.

Mission Statement

To protect and strengthen Jewish communities worldwide by funding and implementing security initiatives, advocacy efforts, and self-defense programs, ensuring a resilient future.

Core Focus Areas

Strategic Grantmaking

• Identifying and funding high-impact external projects and mission-aligned organizations.
• Ensuring designated gifts are applied effectively, while unrestricted funds address critical needs.

Mission-Aligned Initiatives

• Supporting communities and institutions with critical security resources.
• Enhancing community security through direct measures and expanding the Personal Defense Program (PDP) for self-defense training. 
• Combating Antisemitism through programs such as media accountability, education, legal action, and grassroots advocacy. 
• Funding other mission-consistent initiatives that address modern challenges and opportunities for Jewish empowerment. 

Sustainable Endowment

• Managing a long-term endowment to secure JDF’s financial future.
• Investing for growth while making controlled distributions to sustain programs and strategic initiatives.

Why Give to JDF?

✔ Strategic Vision – Balancing immediate action with sustainable long-term planning.
✔ High Impact – Funding measurable, mission-critical programs.
✔ Transparency – Clear financial oversight.
✔ Proven Leadership – Expertly guiding security and advocacy efforts. Partnering with JDF ensures effective, scalable, and lasting solutions to safeguard Jewish communities worldwide.