The Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana (JEF) is a grant-making and endowment-building nonprofit organization. Since 1967, JEF has served as a repository of funds for planned giving, sustaining our Jewish community by assisting in emergencies and encouraging new projects and initiatives. JEF has an outstanding reputation for responsible investing and is trusted to steward charitable funds for many of our Jewish organizations and individuals. We work with individuals, families, and other trusts and foundations, guiding them on their philanthropical journey.