Welcome to the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona!
Our Mission
Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona partners with organizations, families, and individuals to foster and enhance community and respond to those in need - enriching Southern Arizona, the Jewish people, and the world.
Donating provides hope, creates opportunities, and strengthens Jewish community.
Fund Spotlight
Prof. Leon and Pauline Blitzer Teaching Award Fund
The Professor Leon and Pauline Blitzer Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Physics and Related Sciences was established by the Blitzer children, Mimi and Charles, to honor the memory of their parents. The award comes with an honorarium from a fund endowed by contributions from family, friends, colleagues, and former students.
JCF Emerging and Emergency Jewish Needs Fund
Tucson Fire Foundation Endowment Fund
The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation’s Endowment Fund supports the long-term sustainability of programs that provide firefighters and their families with critical health and wellness services, including cancer prevention, cardiac health, and mental health support. Through this fund, the Foundation ensures that these life-saving resources remain free and accessible to all first responders, reinforcing its commitment to firefighter wellness and community safety for generations to come.