Temple Solel Endowment Foundation also known as TSEF, The Foundation
At Temple Solel, we walk a sacred path shaped by those who came before us—visionaries who built a spiritual home rooted in Jewish tradition, learning, and community. Solel means “pathfinder,” and our name reminds us that each generation has the responsibility to guide the way forward.
The Temple Solel Endowment Foundation exists to ensure that our synagogue will continue to thrive for generations to come. By nurturing and safeguarding this foundation, we honor the legacy of our past while providing strength and stability for the future.
Our mission is clear: to sustain the heart of Jewish life at Temple Solel so that our children and grandchildren may continue to celebrate, learn, and live Jewish values with pride and purpose. With your partnership, we can ensure that tomorrow’s path is bright, meaningful, andenduring.
Together, we are the pathfinders of today, securing the future of Temple Solel.
Let’s Talk
As pathfinders, we are called to walk with purpose and to sustain what we hold sacred. Building your legacy is a chance to honor your journey and inspire those who follow. This sacred journey begins with a simple, confidential conversation—no obligation, just the opportunity to create a future filled with meaning.
Robert Siamon
President of the Temple Solel Endowment Foundation
rsiamon@templesolel.org or 602-628-8705
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Foundation, raises, invests and manages funds for the sole purpose of financially supporting the activities, programs, practices and growth of Temple Solel located in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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The Foundation is a 509(a)(3) a supporting organization is a specific subcategory of Temple Solel a 501(c)(3) public charity that exists to support. It is distinct from a private foundation and derives its public charity status from its formal relationship with Temple Solel the organization it supports, rather than from a broad base of public funding.
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A group, of up to 15 volunteer congregants, known as directors serve on The Foundation including an executive committee consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
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Investments are managed by Morgan Stanley and The Center for Jewish Philanthropy. Money managers watch over the investments and make recommendations for change. Our investment committee, led by the treasurer of the TSEF may also make recommendations for change which are acted upon by the directors of the TSEF.
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The Temple Solel Endowment Foundation was started in 1992. After a period of dormancy, it was
reinvigorated in 2012 and has been running strong since.
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TSEF is committed to donating up 5% of its investment value to Temple Solel annually. Any special monetary unbudgeted needs of the congregation are considered for support.
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Checks, Legacy Gifts, Recurring Gifts, Securities, Real Estate, Personal Property, Bequests, Charitable
Remainder Trusts, Retirement Plan Beneficiary, Life Insurance. Other gifts may be accepted if approved by our Gift Acceptance Committee.