108067844RR0001 — 0050
Registered — Vancouver, BC — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 97/100 · Effectiveness 88/100
Financials: Revenue $3,253,621 · Expenditures $2,888,682
Temple Sholom is a 59-year-old Reform Jewish synagogue in Vancouver with $3.25 million in annual revenue and program spending at 87.6% — well above the 77.7% peer median for religious organizations. The compensation ratio of 58.5% is flagged as elevated, but seven staff in the top salary bracket reflects the professional staffing model typical of large urban synagogues employing rabbis, cantors, educators, and administrative leadership.
Our Verdict: A well-established, efficiently-run Vancouver synagogue with strong program spending, healthy reserves, and a 59-year institutional track record. The elevated compensation reflects the professional clergy and educational staff required to serve a large Reform Jewish congregation — donors can feel confident in the organization's financial stewardship.