Ways to Give

Questions about giving? Contact Matt Haar, Director of Charitable Giving, at mhaar@bethelsynagogue.org or 952.873.7302.

Gifts By Mail

Make checks payable to Beth El Synagogue and mail to 5225 Barry Street West, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Please note in the memo line how you would like your gift directed.

Gifts of Stock or Securities

Donating appreciated stock or securities directly to Beth El may allow you to avoid capital gains tax while receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of your gift. Contact us for instructions on initiating a transfer.

IRA Charitable Rollover (QCD)

If you are 70½ or older, you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to Beth El, a tax-smart approach to giving known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

Donor-Advised Fund

If you give through a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to Beth El through your fund administrator.

Beth El Foundation

The Beth El Foundation holds endowment funds that are invested to support our community in perpetuity as a lasting legacy. Learn more about the Beth El Foundation.

Your Legacy at Beth El

A planned gift to Beth El – through a bequest in your will, a trust, or a gift of retirement plan assets – is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure our community thrives for generations to come. Learn more about leaving your legacy at Beth El.

Shabbat Lunch Sponsorship

Sponsoring a lunch is a beautiful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or simply give back and help our community gather for meaningful time together. Learn more about sponsorship levels.

Memorial Plaques

Sponsor a lasting tribute to a loved one with a Chair Plaque in our sanctuary or a Yahrzeit Plaque in our chapel. Order online or contact us with questions.

DISCLAIMER

Beth El Synagogue does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Please consult your own professional advisor on how any gift may affect your tax situation.