The Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF), a Network member, has received a $3 million grant from the Marcus Foundation, marking the largest single gift in the organization’s history. The funding comes at a critical moment, as JFF experiences a sustained increase in demand for fertility support services across its growing national footprint.

The grant will primarily support JFF’s operational infrastructure, including staff salaries, benefits, professional development, research, and marketing, ensuring the organization can continue to meet rising need while expanding its impact. The Marcus Foundation, a longtime supporter of JFF, has played a key role in strengthening the organization’s capacity over time.

Founded in 2015, JFF provides financial assistance, education, and emotional support to individuals and families navigating infertility. In recent years, the organization has seen multiple surges in demand for its in vitro fertilization (IVF) grants, driven by a combination of increased awareness and broader use of assisted reproductive technology.

In response, JFF is expanding its programming to better serve diverse family-building needs. This includes piloting a new initiative to provide significantly larger grants, ranging from $20,000 to $25,000, to support gestational surrogacy for LGBTQ+ Jewish families and others who require surrogates. These efforts aim to address the substantial financial barriers associated with surrogacy, which can cost upwards of $100,000.

Additionally, JFF is exploring the creation of a national funding pool to ensure more equitable access to grants, regardless of geographic location or local donor capacity. This approach reflects the organization’s commitment to adapting to evolving community needs while maintaining its mission to help individuals and families grow.

As demand continues to rise, this landmark investment from the Marcus Foundation positions JFF to scale its services, deepen its impact, and support more families on their journey to parenthood.