Answer the Call - Annual Giving Campaign

Your Generosity Sustains Our Community

Temple Kol Emeth thrives because of the dedication and generosity of our members and supporters. Your contributions are the foundation of everything we do: providing a spiritual home, fostering Jewish education, and creating meaningful connections. Membership commitments only cover part of our budget. Donations bridge the gap, funding essential programs, maintaining our building, and ensuring a vibrant and welcoming community for all. As part of our Answer the Call campaign, we’ve set ambitious goals to ensure Temple Kol Emeth’s future:

• Participation Goal: 85% 
  We aim to engage as many congregants as possible, recognizing that every gift, regardless of size, brings us closer to our shared vision.

• Financial Goal: $484,616 
  These funds will sustain our programs, enhance our facilities, and support the incredible work of our clergy and staff.

Visit our Shofar Thermometer in the lobby to see how we’re progressing. With each contribution, we’re one step closer to reaching this year’s goals. Your generosity makes all the difference!


A Look Behind our Budget
At Temple Kol Emeth (TKE), every contribution makes a difference. Whether it’s funding essential programs, maintaining our facilities, or ensuring an enriching Jewish education for the next generation, your generosity sustains the heart of our community. To help you understand the financial picture of TKE, we’re providing an overview of our income and expenses. These charts illustrate the key elements of our budget and show how we rely on your support to fund our mission and operations.

Where Our Income Comes From
Our income is built on the collective contributions of our members and supporters. Here’s how it breaks down:

• Membership Commitments (50%): The foundation of our financial support, membership contributions enable us to provide spiritual, educational, and communal programming.

• Fundraising (35%): Donations from annual campaigns, special events, and other fundraising efforts are essential to bridge the gap between membership dues and our total operating costs.

• Other Income Sources (15%): These include program fees, grants, and other smaller revenue streams that help support specific needs.

Your support, whether through membership or additional contributions, ensures that TKE can thrive and grow.


How We Use Your Contributions
Every dollar donated to TKE is thoughtfully allocated to support the diverse needs of our community. Here’s how our expenses are distributed:

• Personnel Costs: The largest share of our budget is devoted to our dedicated clergy and staff, who deliver spiritual guidance, manage operations, and support the development of impactful programs and educational experiences that enrich our community.

• Non-Personnel Operating Costs: These include supplies, technology, and other resources that keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly.

• Building Expenses: Maintenance, repairs, and utilities ensure that our building remains a welcoming and functional space for all.

• Religious School: Supporting Jewish education for our children and youth to foster the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Your contributions go directly toward these essential areas, allowing TKE to remain a vibrant hub for worship, learning, and connection.


Why Your Support Matters

Membership commitments only cover part of what it takes to sustain TKE. Donations bridge the gap, ensuring that we can continue to provide the programs, services, and facilities that make our congregation a thriving spiritual home. From providing challah at Shabbat services to covering building maintenance and community events, every contribution—big or small—plays a vital role.

Make an Impact Today

By donating to Temple Kol Emeth, you help secure the future of our community. Together, we can ensure that TKE continues to be a vibrant, welcoming place for generations to come.

Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for being a part of our TKE family.