Ways to Give – Let’s Build the Future Together
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is the very heart of our community.
Your gift helps the Kaplen JCC create meaningful, joyful connections that enrich lives. At a time when community matters more than ever, the JCC welcomes everyone—regardless of age, faith, or background—to build relationships, discover new passions, celebrate traditions, and belong.
Through distinctive programs, services, and experiences, the JCC brings people together, strengthens connections, and helps them live fuller, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
Philanthropic generosity sustains and expands our work, deepens our impact, and keeps the JCC vibrant today while securing its future for generations to come.
Every gift makes a difference. Support the JCC’s mission or designate your contribution to a program area that is meaningful to you.
Together, we can build a future where everyone belongs, grows, connects, and thrives!
Online Donations
By Check
You can also mail in a donation to the JCC at the following address:
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
Attn: Development Department
411 E. Clinton Avenue
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Checks should be made payable to: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
A grant from your donor-advised fund can make a tremendous difference in our JCC community.
If you have an account with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, BNY Mellon, access DAF Direct to make a gift conveniently from your account. Fill in the institution, the designation (how the funds are to be used) and the gift amount.
Stocks & Matured Securities
Gifts of securities — held by you or by your bank or brokerage — offer significant tax advantages and are easy to make. The JCC requires that gifts of securities be made via electronic transfer, rather than mailing actual securities certificates. Please contact 201.569.7900 ext.607 or development@jccotp.org to inform the JCC of the proposed donation and ensure that you receive a prompt receipt of your gift for your tax records. Please use this form to get the process started – Stock & Securities Transfer Form.
ACH/WIRE/EFT
You can transfer funds via ACH/bank transfer. To begin the process, please fill out the following ACH/Wire Transfer Form.
Employee Matching Gifts
One of the easiest ways to increase your gift to the JCC is through your employer’s matching gift program. Often, they can double the impact of your gift. To begin the process, please click the button below.
Attend an Inspiring Event
Explore our signature fundraising events here to learn more, get involved, and see how your participation helps make a lasting impact throughout our community.
Life & Legacy
A Life & Legacy gift is a tax-smart way to ensure our children and grandchildren continue to enjoy a flourishing Jewish community and a vibrant place to celebrate their heritage. Creating an endowed fund here at the J, making a bequest in your will, or establishing a charitable remainder or lead trust are just a few powerful ways to leave a lasting legacy and ensure the Kaplen JCC continues to thrive for generations to come.
Corporate Sponsorships
Each sponsorship package is tailored to meet your company’s marketing and promotional objectives while leveraging the array of resources at the Center.
Support Through AmazonSmile
Simply go to smile.amazon.com and log in using your existing Amazon account and designate us, “JCC on the Palisades,” as your charitable organization. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the JCC.
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
For more information, please contact 201.569.7900 ext. 607 or development@jccotp.org.
