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Ways to Give

You may:

give online,
mail us a check (Temple Rodef Shalom, PO Box 223433, Chantilly, VA 20153-3433) or
make a gift of appreciated securities.

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For any and all questions, please contact Hannah Moore, our Director of Philanthropy.

Email:
Phone: 703-676-3867

FAQs on Gifts to the Temple

What is Temple Rodef Shalom's tax ID number?

Tax ID# 54-0733866

I want to make a gift to the temple. May I direct what area of temple life my gift is supports?

Absolutely. Depending upon your enthusiasms and the size of your gift, you may choose to direct your gift to either annual operating funds or to our Endowment, which provides for the future of our sacred community.

Our operating funds are to be spent each year, and there is one to match your interests. (We also have a fund called “Where It’s Needed Most” and that’s our Executive Director’s favorite fund.) See the “More About Your Donation” section below for a full list of our annual funds to which you can make a donation.

Does the Endowment also have areas to match my interests?

Certainly. Our Endowment is divided into targeted areas of support for congregational activities, as well as the General Endowment. We affectionately call these areas baskets:

Congregational Life
Spiritual, Worship & Clergy
Youth Engagement
Tzedekah
Capital
General Endowment

A detailed list of restricted and unrestricted funds within these baskets is available below in the “More About Your Donation” section. As always, unrestricted gifts provide Rodef Shalom with the maximum flexibility to allocate funds where the need is greatest.

If I want to create my own fund within one of these baskets, can I do that?

That’s certainly possible. Depending upon how restrictive you wish to make this new fund, you can start a named fund for $100,000 (or as much as $250,000 if you wish to create a new basket within the endowment). That’s a conversation to have with the Hannah Moore. Note: One can make payments over several years to reach this minimum amount.

In addition to cash donations, can I make a gift of securities?

Absolutely! Making a gift of appreciated assets has tax advantages to the donor. Your broker can easily transfer directly to our account – just let us know. Contact Jessica Ingram, our Executive Director, or Hannah Moore, Director of Philanthropy.

I want to remember the Temple community in my estate plan. What’s the best way to do that?

That’s wonderful. It’s never too soon to think about leaving a legacy to support our lively sacred community, and how your values will live on after your lifetime. Please be in touch with the Hannah Moore so that we can be sure to honor your wishes and provide you with language for your gift. (Sample language here link.) Whether leaving a gift through your will, or naming the Temple as a beneficiary on your IRA or life insurance policy, you will become a member of our Morashah Legacy Society. This honorary society recognizes anyone who has informed us that they have included us in their estate plans. No minimum is required.

I am avid collector of sports memorabilia, and want to leave my collection to the Temple in my will. Would this be welcome?

So glad you asked us in advance! While the objects may be meaningful and valuable, it may put a burden on the scarce resources of the congregation to receive and take care of such tangible property. Even selling such gifts requires storage, appraisals and resources we don’t have. Please discuss with Hannah Moore in advance any non-monetary gifts (with the exception of publicly traded securities) you are considering giving or leaving to the Temple in your will.

How about Judaica? Surely you want Judaica!

Another great question! We all love Judaica, and occasionally a piece can fill a need we have. Many times, however, we find ourselves very limited in what Judaica we can accept. Paintings, sculptures and other large objects require space and storage that are in very short supply. We are happy to help you think of another Jewish organization or museum that might be able to take your Judaica if we can’t accept it. Again, let’s talk.

Can’t you just sell something I give you that you don’t want?

There are actually tax implications to you, the donor, and to the Temple for gifts we accept and then sell (with the exception of publicly traded securities). Nothing is ever as simple as it seems! As a tax-exempt organization, we are subject to rules on reporting the tangible property we receive; these rules are more stringent on those gifts we resell. So again, please discuss with us first.

Build Our Sacred Community for Generations to Come

As my ancestors planted for me before I was born, so do I plant for those who will come after me – Talmud (Ta-anit 23a)

Morashah is Hebrew for the legacy you pass on to the next generation.

The Morashah Legacy Society is an honorary society recognizing individuals who have included the Temple in their estate plans through a will, trust, or other planned gift. No minimum amount is required.

All planned gift donors are recognized as members of our Morashah Legacy Society, and are invited to annual Legacy Society gatherings.

To let us know that you wish to be listed as a member of the Morashah Legacy Society, please contact our Director of Philanthropy, Hannah Moore via email or call 703-676-3867.

Creating a will or trust is one of the most important steps in planning for the legacy we leave the next generation. While concerns about your own or your family’s financial security may make it difficult to make an outright gift now, planning a gift that will be made in the future is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to our sacred community. It’s an investment in the future of Temple Rodef Shalom.

Through this special type of philanthropy, you will help Temple Rodef Shalom secure its financial future and further its mission. A planned gift also may have benefits for you and your heirs by reducing future taxes.

Simple Ways to Create a Lasting Legacy

It doesn’t need to be complicated to make a meaningful gift, satisfy your financial concerns, and help secure the Temple’s future. It can also offer you tax advantages.

Giving to Temple Rodef Shalom Through Your Will

A Testamentary gift—or bequest—is a gift you make by designating Temple Rodef Shalom as a beneficiary in your will. A bequest is often the largest gift an individual makes to a charitable organization such as Temple Rodef Shalom, but bequests of all sizes are appreciated.

Your estate may receive a tax deduction for the value of your charitable gift, and, because the gift is revocable during your lifetime, you retain the flexibility to change the amount or beneficiary to provide for family needs.

You may make an outright gift of a specific amount of cash, or specifically designated assets, or a percentage of your estate to the Temple in your will or trust. Your attorney or financial advisor may have additional suggestions to help structure your gift.

Other Simple Planned Giving Options

IRA or Pension Plan: You can name Temple Rodef Shalom as the beneficiary of all or part of your IRA or pension plan by completing a change of beneficiary form. You may save your heirs from having to claim the funds as taxable income by choosing this vehicle to make your future gift.
Life Insurance: A gift can be made by naming Temple Rodef Shalom as beneficiary when life insurance is no longer needed to protect family members. If the insurance is paid to Temple Rodef Shalom as beneficiary, your heirs will not be taxed, nor your estate.

For more information, contact Hannah Moore, Director of Philanthropy.

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More About Your Donation

Temple Rodef Shalom strives to be a place where prayer, learning and tikkun olam are vital and fulfilling components of our Jewish community. Your donations to Temple Rodef Shalom help sustain and strengthen our community. Contributions to our Operating Funds support the Temple’s daily needs, including worship services, educational programs, clergy, staff, and building maintenance. Gifts to our Endowed Funds help fund special programs and ensure long-term financial stability, allowing us to plan for the future and continue serving our community for generations to come. Every donation plays a vital role in keeping our congregation thriving.

General Fund