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Sholom Foundation Staff/Contact Us
Joel Mandel, Executive Director 952.939.1593 |
Noah Gerding, Director of Philanthropy 952.939.1594 |
Mimi Kudak, Assistant 952.939.1592 |
Willen Korkowski, Database Manager 952.939.1664 |
For more information, please call or email us using the information below. | |
Sholom Foundation ‧ 3610 Phillips Parkway ‧ Minneapolis, MN 55426-3700 952.939.1593 ‧ 952.939.1591 (Fax) ‧ Foundation@sholom.com |
The Sholom Family
Three entities comprise the Sholom Family.
Sholom
Sholom is a not for profit organization providing a broad continuum of residential, social service, and health care services primarily for older adults and within a Jewish environment
Sholom has built a reputation for excellence in providing high quality elder care. With convenient Twin Cities locations, Sholom offers a continuum of care ranging from senior apartment homes and assisted living to short-term rehab and skilled nursing care, hospice services, memory care, adult day services and meals on wheels. Recognizing that the elderly are individuals with psychological, emotional spiritual, social and physical needs, the organization is committed to working with individuals and their families to find the most comfortable and enjoyable living arrangements. 952.935.6311
Sholom Foundation
Sholom Foundation's sole mission is to raise sufficient endowment and annual funds to generate financial support for Sholom services and facilities: and, to promote excellence.in care to those served by Sholom for generations to come. 952.939.1594
Sholom Auxiliary
Sholom Auxiliary's sole mission is to assist both Sholom Homes through volunteer and annual fundraising to bring added services and comfort to the residents. 952.935.6311
Donating to Sholom Foundation
Gifts in honor of someone's special occasion or to remember a loved one can be made to either the Sholom Foundation General Fund or to a specific fund. Your gift will be acknowledged along with a personal message to whomever you wish notified. All donations will appear in the Circle of Life and will be acknowledged on a regular basis to the donor in a letter suitable for tax purposes. To view a list of Sholom Foundation Funds, click here.
To contribute to the Sholom Foundation now:
Or
- Call the Foundation Donations Coordinator, Christie Cotcamp at 952-939.1664
- E-mail donations@sholom.com
- Use the donation envelope found in the Circle of Life newsletter
- Mail a check to the Sholom Foundation, 3610 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park, MN 55426-3700 along with your personal message and address of the recipient to whom you wish the gift acknowledged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I donate right now?

I'd like to help, but will my small donation really make a difference?
The Sholom Foundation welcomes all gifts, regardless of size. Every gift brings us that much closer to our long-term goal of a $100 million endowment that will support the Sholom Community Alliance facilities and programs long into the future.
What is an Endowment Fund?
An endowment fund is a gift that lasts in perpetuity while the income is used for a specific purpose or, if undesignated, allocated for use by the Sholom Foundation Board of Directors to provide service Sholom clients and residents..
Why do some of the Sholom Foundation funds list a specific purpose?
Donors may request their contribution be used for a special use. Funds that provide therapeutic recreation, musical entertainment for residents at the Sholom nursing homes, and other Sholom facilities, religious activities, staff training, scholarship assistance, and employee appreciation are examples of some of the designated funds. To view a list of Sholom Foundation Funds, click here.
How do I contribute to an existing fund in someone's honor?
Gifts in honor of someone's special occasion or to remember a loved one can be made to either the Sholom Foundation General Fund or to a specific fund. A donation card, along with your personal message, will be mailed to the recipient. All donors will be acknowledged in the Circle of Life. Gifts will be acknowledged to the donor in a letter suitable for tax purposes on a regular basis.
Click on the "Donate Now" wherever it appears on this website to make an online donation.
- Call the Foundation office at 952.939.1664
- E-mail donations@sholom.com
- Use the donation envelope found in the Circle of Life newsletter.
- Mail a check to the Sholom Foundation, 3610 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park, MN 55426-3700 along with your personal message and address of the recipient to whom you wish the gift acknowledged.