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Investments

Investments

A variety of options to meet your charitable objectives

The potential to grow your funds – and your impact – tax free

At DJCF, we believe that investing in our community today creates a brighter tomorrow. Core to our mission is to support sustainable growth and positive change by directing investments that drive social good, economic development, and long-term prosperity for all.

By partnering with us, your investment doesn’t just grow financially—it helps create meaningful change in the lives of individuals, families, and nonprofits within our community. The Foundation’s investment portfolio is managed by Graystone Consulting, under the guidance of the Foundation’s Investment Committee.

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To revisit your funds’ investment allocation, please contact:
Jerry BlairChief Financial Officer
(972) 645-1018
jblair@djcf.org
Jerry Blair
Investment Pools

DJCF offers seven different pools to meet the charitable objectives of donors and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation’s Investment Committee and independent investment consultant, Graystone Consulting, the institutional consulting business of Morgan Stanley, oversee asset allocation, manager selection and performance monitoring for the pools. Investment returns are reported monthly.

Charitable Time Horizon
Target Asset Allocation
Fees & Performance1
Cash & Cash Equivalent Pool: 0-2 Years

Objectives: The cash and cash equivalent pool is designed for fundholders who wish to make grants immediately or who cannot sustain any loss of principal over any time horizon. 

  • Cash & Cash Equivalent100
  • Current Yield:3.63%
Conservative Pool: 2-4 Years

Objectives: Provide a reasonable level of current income and simultaneously protect the purchasing power of the principal against inflation. 

  • Bond70
  • Equity Income30
  • Current Yield:3.79%
  • Since April 2017:5.20%
  • Benchmark: 4.39%
  • Fees:40bps
Balanced Pool: 4-7 Years

Objectives: The primary objective is growth of principal, where current income needs are of secondary importance. 

  • Bond40
  • Equity60
  • Since April 2017:5.88%
  • Benchmark: 6.17%
  • Fees:37bps
ETF Balanced Pool: 4-7 Years

Objectives: To provide similar investment returns as the Balanced Pool, but to reduce the volatility of the returns by increased pool diversification through the use of passive market strategies

  • ETF Bond40
  • ETF Equity60
  • Since April 2017:7.43%
  • Benchmark:7.44%
  • Fees:17bps
Growth Pool: 7+ Years

Objectives: The objective is growth of principal and for protection against inflation.

  • Bond25
  • Equity75
  • Since April 2017:6.55%
  • Benchmark:7.16%
  • Fees:38bps
ETF Growth Pool: 7+ Years

Objectives: To provide similar investment returns as the Growth Pool with a high correlation to overall markets and no active manager risk through the use of passive market strategies.

  • ETF Bond25
  • ETF Equity75
  • Since June 2022:9.77%
  • Benchmark:10.30%
  • Fees:17bps
Endowment Pool: Perpetuity

Objectives: To provide similar investment returns as the Balanced Pool, but to reduce the volatility of the returns by increased pool diversification through the use of private market strategies.  
 
The Endowment Pool is managed consistent with endowment best practices and includes allocations to private/alternative illiquid investments. The Endowment Pool is currently available to custodial agency funds in excess of $10 million AUM and the individual scholarships and endowment funds managed by DJCF/SWCF. 

  • Bond20
  • Equity50
  • Real Assets5
  • Private Assets25
  • Since April 2017:7.45%
  • Benchmark:7.00%
  • Fees:51bps

1Performance reported net of fees. Fees comprised of investment advisory and underlying manager expenses. Monthly performance reports provided at www.djcf.org. Data as of 3/31/2026. Actual investment advisory fees may vary as they are based on AUM and underlying investments which are subject to change.

Investment Reports

Performance Reports & Fact Cards

Graystone provides monthly investment return information on the models as a whole and fact cards for the individual models and the sub-funds that make up each model. See below for the latest investment reports:

Performance Report: March 2026

Performance Report: February 2026

Performance Report: January 2026

Fact Card: March 2026

Fact Card: February 2026

Fact Card: January 2026

Investment FAQs

Investment Pool Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to select from the pooled fund solutions, or can I design my own asset allocation strategy?
DJCF/SWCF’s investment committee (IC) has designed a selection of pooled investment funds that represent best practices in charitable portfolio construction and are highly diversified, cost-effective, and a strong foundation for near- and long-term giving.  In late 2024, the IC voted to also offer the ability to build your own investment portfolio, using the asset class sub-funds that comprise the pooled funds.
I’m not sure what pool to select, can DJCF/SWCF provide investment advice?
DJCF/SWCF is not a registered investment advisor and cannot advise you on the investment vehicle you select.  We recommend talking with your investment advisor, or reviewing the time horizon and risk parameters associated with each of the pooled fund options available to determine which allocations make the most sense for you.
What fees are charged for investment management?
DJCF/SWCF transitioned to an Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO) model in 2017.  The Investment Committee (IC) of the Foundation retains the oversight authority of our hired consultant, Graystone Consulting, a Morgan Stanley firm.  The fees charged by our OCIO are an institutional rate and are passed on without markup to our fundholders.  The fees are reported each month in the monthly investment performance reports and fund fact sheets that are published on our website.  Individual fundholders can review their statement to see the fees allocated to their individual funds.
DJCF/SWCF operations are sustained by the Community Development Fee, which is based on assets under management. To see the fee schedule, please contact us at [email protected].
Does the foundation offer impact investment solutions such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) or socially responsible investment (SRI) funds?
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are indicators of sustainable and responsible business practices. Environmental criteria indicate how a company performs as a steward of the natural environment. Social criteria examine how a company manages relationships with its employees, suppliers, clients, and communities. Governance criteria include a company’s board and leadership, executive pay, financial and other controls, and shareholder rights. While we do not offer a separate pool for ESG or SRI related investments, we do express our Jewish values within the portfolio through allocation to Israel Bonds, JLens, and Joule Ventures.
What is the difference between active vs. passive management?
DJCF/SWCF offers both active and passive investments in our pooled funds.  Donors can also elect to invest in a blended pool, which contains both strategies.  There are two entirely passive pooled funds to choose from: ETF Growth and ETF Balanced.
Active management is an investment approach that seeks to exceed the average returns of a particular financial market or market segment. In selecting securities to buy and sell, active managers may rely on, among other things, research, market forecasts, quantitative models, and their own judgment and experience.
Passive management refers to index- and exchange-traded funds, which have no active manager and typically lower fees.
How often are funds rebalanced?
DJCF/SWCF transitioned to an Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO) model in 2017.  The Investment Committee (IC) of the Foundation retains the oversight authority of our hired consultant, Graystone Consulting, a Morgan Stanley firm.  Pooled investment options that seek to maintain a stable asset allocation (such as 20% equities, 80% bonds) are reviewed by the OCIO on a daily basis to ensure target allocation remains consistent. Some investment options may change allocation over time based on long-term goals and strategies, at the discretion and fiduciary oversight responsibility of the IC.
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