Ongoing Tribute Program

The Dr. Frank and Sara Cohen Youth Fund was established in 1995 by the Dr. Frank's Kids Committee to honor Dr. Frank and Sara Cohen for the dedication, devotion and hard work to provide quality programs to the Jewish youth of Tarrant County.

The Lil Goldman Early Childhood Program Fund was established in 1994 from the estate of Gertrude Bennett to provide support for the Lil Goldman Early Childhood Center. The program provides preschool education in a Jewish environment. The program serves children from 2-5 years of age.

The Send Kids to Israel Program Fund was established in 1994 by a gift from the Barnett family in honor of Lou Barnett's 75th birthday. In addition to the Barnett gift, the SKIP fund received several contributions in memory of Helen Gernsbacher. This fund is a part of the current efforts in the community to provide programs which promote Jewish continuity.

The Wally Nass Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Morris Singer Memorial Scholarship Fund provide scholarship funds to attend the Fort Worth Hebrew Day School. They were created to honor the memory of these two individuals.

The Kornbleet Scholar-In-Residence Fund was created in 1989 by a bequest from Larry Kornbleet. The Federation Board, in consultation with the Kornbleet family, designated the fund for the annual Scholar-In-Residence Program.

The Rosenthal Endowment for Federation Operations was established in 1984 by Manny Rosenthal to help offset the operating expenses of the Federation.

The Ben and Esther Rauch Jewish Camp Scholarship Fund was established to provide confidential financial assistance to attend Jewish Camp. Administered by the JFS Director.

Marcia P. and Dr. Stanley M. Kurtz Fund for Holocaust Education was established to provide a scholarship for a secondary school teacher to participate in a Holocaust studies teacher training program.

Cipa Rosenberg Taylor Fund for UJA was established from the estate of Cipa Rosenberg Taylor. The interest earned from the fund is sent annually to the United Jewish Communities in addition to our community's annual allocation.

Ella Brachman Leadership Development Fund was established to honor the memory of Ella Brachman. These funds are used for expenses related to the Leadership Development Program.

The Molly Roth Program Fund was established in memory of Molly Roth and designated to fund local programs.

The Jerry and Sylvia Wolens Fund was established by Jerry and Sylvia to help send a newly involved leader to the UJC General Assembly.

The Barnett/Brachman Young Leadership Award Endowment was established in 1997 to annually subsidize an outstanding person to attend the UJC General Assembly.

The Hortense Deifik Community Relations Activities Fund was established in 1998 to help fund activities such as the Speakers Bureau Brochure, Jewish Calendar for School and Civic Groups, Expert Speakers on Issues, Legislative Day in Austin, Israeli Teen Delegation, Public Policy Advocacy, Interfaith Dialogues, Candidate Forums, and Action Alerts.

The Jewish Family Services Fund is a designated endowment fund formed to support Jewish Family Services. This fund is administered by the Jewish Family Services Committee.

The Jewish Family Services Heart Fund is a designated endowment fund formed to pay for indigent Jewish burial expenses. Administered by the JFS Director.

The NCJW Fund for Rosh Hashanah Baskets is a designated endowment fund established in 2002 to pay for Rosh Hashanah Baskets for the needy. Formed by a donation from the National Council of Jewish Women. Administered by the JFS Director.

Tandy/Posy McMillen Endowment for Holocaust Education is a designated endowment fund established to promote holocaust awareness, in Tarrant County, through education and community programming.

Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Unrestricted Funds, Philanthropic Funds, Supporting Foundations and Designated Funds

Unrestricted Fund with bequests from:
*Sol and Ruth Englander
*I.E. and Sarah Horowitz
*Frances C. Gernsbacher
*Louis Zetta
*Katie, Harriet, and Laura Stein
*Igor Frailberg

Philanthropic Funds

Howard and Rhoda Bernstein
Dr. Robert and Phyllis Fenton
Jeff Kaitcer
Barbara Rubin
Jerry and Sylvia Weiner
Lon and Laurie Werner

Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowments
Kenneth and Sandra Baum
George and Renee Levine
Herman and Shirley Morris
*Ellen Brachman
Supporting Foundations
Louis H. and Madlyn Barnett
Al and Rose Sankary

Designated Funds
Lou Barnett Endowment Fund for Sending Kids to Israel Program
Marsha P. and Stanley M. Kurtz Fund for Holocaust Education
Morris Singer Hebrew Day School Memorial Scholarship Fund
Barnett/Brachman Young Leadership Awards Fund
Ella Brachman Leadership Development
Dr. Frank and Sarah Cohen Youth Fund
Gertrude Bennett Trust for Lil Goldman Preschool
Larry Kornbleet Scholar-In-Residence
Manny Rosenthal Federation Operation Fund
Molly Roth Program Fund
Cipa Rosenberg Taylor UJC Fund
David and Rachel Cristol Heart Fund for JFS
Wally Nass Hebrew Day School Memorial Scholarship Fund
Hortense Deifik Community Relations Activities Fund
Tandy/Posy McMillen Fund for Holocaust Education and Programming
Ben and Esther Rauch Jewish Camp Scholarship Fund
NCJW Fund for Rosh Hashanah Baskets
Sylvia and Jerry Wolens Scholarship Fund
Burton and Virginia Abrams Endowment for Speakers
Dick Abrams Fund for Needy Families
Annette B. Taylor Senior Citizens Fund

*denotes of Blessed Memory

 

Copyright ©2010 - All Rights Reserved
The Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County

Site Maintained by THEY improv Business Consulting