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Temple Solel Foundation

EIN 33-4240049 · Cardiff, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE OTHE CHARITABLE MISSION IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES OF TEMPLE SOLEL DESCRIBED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY, THE "TEMPLE MISSION"), AND FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES WILL REFLECT THE TEMPLE MISSION AND THESE ACTIVITIES OF TEMPLE SOLEL. TEMPLE SOLEL IS A REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION LOCATED IN CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, SERVING THE NORTH COUNTY COASTAL JEWISH COMMUNITY OF SAN DIEGO. TEMPLE SOLEL WAS FOUNDED IN 1978, IS PART OF THE UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM MOVEMENT, AND IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING JEWISH COMMUNITY AND CONTINUITY THROUGH STUDY, PRAYER, AND ACTS OF JUSTICE AND LOVING-KINDNESS. TEMPLE SOLEL AIMS TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$31,174
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. FOUNDATION WILL ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING AND MAINTAIN FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF TEMPLE SOLEL, WHICH SERVES AS A PLACE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL CONNECTIONS TO JUDAISM, AGES, BACKGROUNDS, ETHNICITIES, AND LIFE EXPERIENCES TO MEET ON SACRED GROUND WITH SHARED ASPIRATIONS. THE TEMPLE SOLEL COMMUNITY IS MADE WHOLE BY THE VARIATIONS OF THOSE WHO ARE PART OF ITS SHARED JEWISH JOURNEY AND IS A PLACE FOR GROWTH AND CURIOSITY. TEMPLE SOLEL SEEKS AND FINDS MEANING IN JUDAISM THROUGH RIVETING AND ACCESSIBLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ENGAGING AND ACCESSIBLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION(CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)PROGRAMS THAT OFFER A RANGE OF TOPICS EXPLORING JEWISH TEXTS, CURRENT EVENTS, AND PHILOSOPHY IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS; AND A COMPREHENSIVE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH THAT TEACHES JEWISH VALUES, HISTORY, AND TRADITIONS WITH CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO BE INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING, USING A VARIETY OF TEACHING METHODS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE LEARNERS. TEMPLE SOLEL IS A PLACE OF INQUIRY AND OPENNESS, AND IT DIVES DEEPLY TO UNDERSTAND LAYERS OF JEWISH PRACTICE, LIFE, AND RITUAL. TEMPLE SOLEL EMBRACES TRADITION WHILE ENCOURAGING AND ACCELERATING INNOVATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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