The Legacy Society

The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Legacy Society honors donors who have established an endowment or committed to a gift in their will or estate to leave a lasting impact on the Atlanta Jewish community.

About the Federation’s Legacy Society

It all began in 1905 to streamline aid for Jewish Social Services and now, over 120 years later, that legacy continues. 

Now your generosity can help support our communities Jewish Future for next 120 years and — ensuring that Jewish life continues to thrive in Atlanta, in Israel, and across the globe. Through your support, tomorrow’s leaders will be empowered to care for those in need, respond to crises, build vibrant communities, and strengthen Jewish identity for generations to come. 

As you reflect on your own legacy, we invite you to join the Federation’s Legacy Society. You can make a lasting impact by designating the Federation as a beneficiary, including us in your estate plans, establishing a gift that provides income, or creating an endowment during your lifetime. 

Through legacy giving, you can achieve your highest philanthropic goals while ensuring that Jewish life remains strong and meaningful — today, tomorrow, and forever. 

Member Benefits
  1. Welcome letter
  2. Exclusive invitation to annual Legacy Society Event
  3. Recognition at specific donor events
  4. Donor Honor Roll – Identification of Legacy Society Membership included
Easy ways to support Federation through Planned Giving vehicles include: 
  1. Bequests – Gifts from a trust or will.
  2. Beneficiary Designations – An easy and tax efficient way to make the Federation a beneficiary of your retirement, investment, or life insurance policy.
  3. Securities – Gifts of appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
  4. Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Arrange for your DAF to make a grant upon your passing of a percentage of its value or the remainder to Federation.

Join us in building Jewish Atlanta – l’dor vador – from generation to generation.
Contact Joel Ashner to Get Started Today!