Contribution Guidelines
Refer to these critical dates and instructions to ensure that contributions are received by the IRS deadline for tax deduction eligibility.
Key Deadlines for Contributions
| Contribution Type | Deadline and Processing Time | Instructions and Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Checks by Mail |
Postmarked by Thursday, December 31, 2026. |
Mail checks to the PO Box listed. PO Boxes are served by USPS only; for overnight (FedEx, etc.) or hand delivery, use the San Francisco office address below. Jewish Federation Bay Area - Donor Advised FundPO Box 25839 Pasadena, CA 91185-5839 Jewish Federation Bay Area - Supporting Foundation PO Box 25847 Pasadena, CA 91185-5847 Jewish Federation Bay Area - General Fund PO Box 25803 Pasadena, CA 91185-5803 |
| Checks Delivered to Our Office |
Dropped off at our office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2026. |
Jewish Federation Bay Area ATTN: Gift Accounting 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 |
| Wire Transfers |
Must be received by the Federation by the end of the business day on Thursday, December 31, 2026. To ensure proper processing, we recommend initiating wires at least two business days prior to the deadline. |
On the Fund Portal, go to “Add to My Fund” and select “Wire Transfer” and complete the information. Or fill out the online form on our website. |
| Stock Transfers |
Must hit our account by Thursday, December 31, 2026. Processing can take 3-5 business days from the date of submission to your financial institution. |
On the Fund Portal, go to “Add to My Fund” and select “Stock Transfer” and complete the information. Or review the stock transfer instructions on our website. |
| Restricted Stock |
Allow 3-4 weeks from submission to your transfer agent until proceeds are deposited into your fund or foundation. |
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| Non-Cash Gifts |
Notify the Federation by November 30, 2026 of any intended year-end gifts of property. After that date, we will make our best efforts but cannot guarantee full consideration by the end of the year. |
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Granting Guidelines
Grant recommendations from your donor-advised fund or supporting foundation are not a taxable event. If you’d like to ensure that grants are received by year-end, please follow the guidelines below.
| Account Type | Deadlines | Instructions and Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Donor-Advised Funds |
Grants are processed on a weekly basis. To ensure processing by year-end, please submit grant recommendations before midnight on Sunday, December 6, 2026. Grant recommendations made after Sunday, December 6, 2026 will be processed as quickly as possible, but are not guaranteed to be processed by year-end. |
How to make grant recommendations: Download, print, and email the DAF Grant Recommendation Form to daf@jewishfed.org. If you have not logged into the Fund Portal before and need assistance, contact your philanthropy advisor or email philanthropy@jewishfed.org or call 415.512.6225. |
| Supporting Foundations |
To ensure processing by calendar year-end, please submit grant recommendations before midnight on Sunday, December 6, 2026. |
Contact the Foundation’s professional team to initiate all grants proposed for the Board’s consideration.
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Contact us: Email fundadmin@jewishfed.org or call 415.512.6225