The Bender JCC of Greater Washington is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
THANK YOU for investing in the Bender JCC, enabling us to continue to cultivate a community in which everyone can find a place to belong. We energize and excite, teach and support, challenge and inspire.
Frequently asked questions
My donation isn't going through--who can help?
We are sorry you are having trouble processing the transaction. If switching the card number, browser or WiFi networks does not work, please contact Kayla Kapen at 301-348-3782 (email is kkapen@benderjccgw.org) for troubleshooting, or completing your contribution offline. Please feel free to reach out to us with questions- we are here to help!
Can I make a gift without using my credit card?
Please open and fill out the printable donation form located above, and make your check payable to the Bender JCC of Greater Washington and mail to the attention of the Development Department at Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852.
How can I make the Bender JCC a beneficiary in my will/estate plan?
For information about our Flora M. Stetson Legacy Society, obtaining draft language for your will or to speak to a philanthropic advisor, please contact us at 301-348-3727 or rossman@benderjccgw.org.
Is this donation tax deductible?
Bender JCC of Greater Washington is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (tax identification number 53-0205921) and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to your upon successful completion of your donation.
I made a donation in honor/memory of someone. Will the designated party be notified?
If your donation was made in honor of or in memory of someone, we will be notifying the appropriate party (as you indicated to us). We will not disclose the donation amount.
Can I designate my gift to go to an endowment fund?
Yes, once you enter the payment information on the donation form, there will be an option for you to designate your gift. Please see the list of endowment funds above.
