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"When I think of my BBYO family, there is a phrase that comes to mind to best describe BBYO and the impact it has made on my life: BBYO is My Heart And Home."
—Riley S., Mountain Region
Through BBYO, teens find belonging, discover their own connections to Judaism, and build the confidence and leadership skills they need to create the Jewish future they want to see. Your gift to BBYO not only enriches the lives of teens in your region, but in more than 740 BBYO communities worldwide, impacting thousands of young people today and strengthening our global Jewish community.
As our costs continue to rise, and demand for BBYO experiences grows rapidly, your donation makes a real difference in helping us reach more Jewish teens—while keeping our experiences affordable for every member.
$54
Empowers more Jewish teens to enjoy Shabbat with friends in their community
$180
Ensures adequate scholarship, so that more teens can attend a regional convention
$360
Helps a rising teen leader be able to attend their first BBYO summer leadership experience
Give Locally
Help us ensure that BBYO will always be a place in your community where teens can turn for connection and support, to explore their identities, and to build their own Jewish experiences. Program and membership fees cover just 50% of the operational costs in our local communities. Philanthropic support from parents, alumni, friends, and community members cover each region’s remaining costs, keeping Jewish experiences affordable and directly supporting scholarships, adequate staffing, and life-changing Jewish experiences that connect Jewish teens in your local community.
Celebrate #givingBBYOday 2026
On Tuesday, December 1, 2026, our entire Movement—teens, parents, alumni, staff, advisors, and friends—will unite for #givingBBYOday, raising than $1,000,000 in a single day to power meaningful BBYO experiences and leadership opportunities for Jewish teens across the globe. Your gift on #givingBBYOday directly funds programming in your region, supporting staffing, scholarship, and high-quality experiences that teens can’t wait to attend—enriching the lives of thousands of young people today while helping to create a strong Jewish future.
All teens, parents, alumni, and supporters are encouraged to create their own fundraising pages to share with their networks as a part of this special event. Make a difference for Jewish teens in your community by joining us this December on #givingBBYOday.
Join BBYO's Honor Society
By becoming a member of our Honor Society with an annual gift of $1,800 or more, you’ll join a network of prominent philanthropists who partner with BBYO to make an impact on the lives of thousands of Jewish teens while ensuring the long-term growth and stability of our global Movement. As a member of the Honor Society, you’ll learn more about the impact of your gift to BBYO by receiving frequent updates directly from BBYO’s leadership team and gaining access to exclusive opportunities and events throughout the year. All Honor Society members are recognized in BBYO’s Annual Report and at BBYO International Convention each year. Your gift can be designated to your local region or put towards strengthening our entire Movement.
Make a Planned Gift
Making a planned gift allows you to align overall your financial needs with your philanthropic goals, ensuring your legacy for generations while supporting the long-term growth of an organization you care deeply about. Planned gifts and endowments established many years ago are still helping to sustain our Movement today.
Planned gifts can be made from your will, charitable trust, estate plan, retirement plan, or even life insurance policy. These gifts may support or launch a special BBYO initiative, benefit your local BBYO community, or help to strengthen BBYO in the areas where it is needed most. Planned gifts may take the form of:
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Bequests (easily added to your will or estate plan)
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A charitable gift annuity
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A gift of appreciated assets
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A gift of real estate
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A designation in your retirement plan
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And more
BBYO’s legal name for planned giving is B’nai Brith Youth Organization. Our EIN (tax ID) number is 31-1794932, and our legal address is 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045. To learn more about the BBYO Legacy Society and making a planned gift to BBYO, please contact us at plannedgiving@bbyo.org. If you already have provisions for BBYO in your planned giving, make sure to let us know so that we can recognize your generosity appropriately throughout the year.
Other Ways to Give
If you’d like to learn more about these great ways to support BBYO and further our mission to provide more Jewish teens with more meaningful Jewish experiences, please contact Jayme David, Senior Vice President of Community Engagement, at jdavid@bbyo.org or by calling 202.857.6633.