Jewish Communal Fund
Saul Wadowski serves as Vice President/Controller at the Jewish Communal Fund since 1996, where responsibilities include structuring foundational operations and enhancing expense efficiency by 50%, while significantly increasing net assets. Previous experience includes roles at the 92nd Street Y as Manager of Accounting & Finance and Director of Concert Hall Operations, overseeing accounting activities and implementing internal controls. Additional positions held as Senior Auditor at Perelson, Johnson & Rones, P.C., and Auditor at Ernst & Young involved conducting audits for various organizations. Earlier career roles included media scheduling at Showtime/The Movie Channel and Cablevision/Rainbow, as well as media planning at Grey Advertising for major national campaigns. Educational credentials include an MS in Finance from Baruch College and BS/BA degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics from Brooklyn College.
Jewish Communal Fund
Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), established in 1972, is the largest Jewish donor advised fund (DAF) in the country, managing $2.8 billion in charitable assets for 4,600 funds. For 50 years, leading Jewish philanthropists have partnered with JCF to facilitate their charitable giving while receiving the highest caliber of personalized service. The JCF Private Client Experience The JCF Private Client Experience offers donors and their trusted advisors the ability to leverage the expertise and resources of one of the largest and most generous networks of Jewish donors in the country. Those who maintain a JCF fund of $1 million and above benefit from our Private Client Experience. Below are several highlights: ~Personal Relationship Contact at JCF’s Private Client Group ~Private advisory sessions with top-tier philanthropic, legal and investment experts ~Special expertise in mission-related investment options ~Guidance and tools to help you with legacy and succession planning ~Facilitation of international grant-making, including to Israel ~Educational opportunities and a wealth of knowledge to help you achieve greater impact through your philanthropic giving JCF Doubles Your Impact in the Jewish Community Every year, JCF awards a Community Gift to UJA-Federation of New York from its endowment and fees to promote the welfare of the Jewish community.