Endowment Book of Life

The Endowment Book of Life at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba The Endowment Book of Life program is a planned giving program that offers participants an opportunity to leave both a financial legacy and a historical legacy to the community. A donor makes a promise to leave a bequest to the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba and their family
story is inscribed in the Endowment Book of Life.

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Endowment Book of Life Program

Why are participants referred to as signers?

Participants in the Endowment Book of Life program are referred to as signers because they sign their promise to leave a bequest to the Foundation and they sign their family story.

What costs are involved in becoming an Endowment Book of Life signer?

There is no immediate cost to becoming an Endowment Book of Life signer. articipants are expected to leave a bequest to the Foundation. Many, however, do choose to
establish a named fund at the time of becoming a signer.

What size of a bequest does a signer have to leave to the Foundation?

There is no minimum amount required. Signers, however, are encouraged to remember
that this will be the last gift that they will be making to the community and that it should reflect their sense of gratitude, commitment and hope for the future of the
community. It will be their legacy.

What are the bequests used for?

Donors may leave an undesignated bequest that will be used for grants and scholarships at the discretion of the Foundation. If they prefer, they may designate their bequest to be used to support a specific charitable organization, program, service or scholarship.

May participants get help writing their family story?

Absolutely. Foundation staff is available to interview donors about their life, write their stories or edit their stories.

May a signer write the story of another family member?

Yes. Signers may choose to write the story of their parents, grandparents or any other family member they wish to memorialize.

May only Winnipeggers become Endowment Book of Life signers?

No. The Endowment Book of Life program offers former Winnipeggers an unique opportunity to remember their roots and to leave a gift to the community that raised them. It also offers them an opportunity to ensure that their family name will be
remembered in the Winnipeg Jewish community.

What happens to the family stories once they are written?

The stories are placed into a special leather-bound book, and can also be viewed on the Foundation’s website at www.jewishfoundation.org. Signers receive a
custom-designed plaque with their story as a token of appreciation from the Foundation.

How does someone become an Endowment Book of Life signer?

Anyone who is interested in becoming an Endowment Book of Life signer is encouraged to contact David Greaves, the Foundation's Director of Development & Marketing, at 204.477.7522 or by e-mail at dgreaves@jewishfoundation.org.

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