Ways to Give

The simplest and most immediate way to support Poale Zedeck.

How to give:

• Make a secure online donation

• Mail a check to:
  Congregation Poale Zedeck, 6318 Phillips Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

• Drop off a contribution at the synagogue office

• Coming soon: Zelle

Securities—stocks, mutual funds, bonds—offer powerful tax advantages when donated.

Benefits:

• Avoid capital gains tax

• Deduct the full fair-market value

• Potentially make a more substantial gift without additional cash outlay

How to give:
Contact us for our brokerage transfer instructions.

Many employers offer matching gift programs.

Benefits:

• Double or even triple your impact

• Increase your support at no extra personal cost

How to give:
Check with your HR department and submit your synagogue donation through their matching system. We will confirm your gift and handle all required paperwork.

Legacy gifts allow you to sustain our congregation for generations. These commitments demonstrate profound values and ensure Poale Zedeck remains strong well into the future.

A. Leave the Synagogue in Your Will

A bequest is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to create a Jewish legacy.

You can designate:

• A specific dollar amount

• A percentage of your estate

• The remainder after your loved ones are provided for

Sample language:
“I bequeath to Congregation Poale Zedeck (EIN 25-1007932), located at 6318 Phillips Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, the sum of $____ / or ____% of my estate.”

B. Make Poale Zedeck a Beneficiary of Your IRA or Retirement Account

Naming the synagogue as a beneficiary of your:

• IRA

• 401(k)

• 403(b)

• Other retirement plans

is often one of the most tax-efficient ways to give, because retirement assets left to heirs can be heavily taxed, while gifts to the synagogue pass tax-free.

How to do it:
Request a simple beneficiary designation form from your plan administrator.

C. Leave Real Estate as a Legacy Gift

You can leave property to Poale Zedeck through:

• Your will

• A living trust

• A transfer-on-death deed (where allowed)

This creates long-term support and may reduce estate taxes for your heirs.

D. Other Planned Gifts

We also welcome:

• Life insurance beneficiary designations

• Charitable remainder trusts (CRT)

• Charitable lead trusts (CLT)

Please consult your legal or financial advisor to explore the best fit.