Coming up with enough cash to launch an endowment is sometimes possible. It is also possible to spread the funding of an endowment over time. Since the Temple can arrange to sell these shares without incurring capital gains tax, it may be the perfect funding method for you. Do it later While it may not be feasible to start an endowment now, you'll likely have the means when you die. Use the remainder of a trust.
People sometimes establish a trust to provide themselves with ongoing income.
When they are gone, whatever remains in the trust is disbursed - according to the instructions in the trust document. This can include funding an endowment with Temple Beth-El. Trusts are a very popular gift and estate planning tool, and they provide an excellent means to establish your endowment. Use insurance proceeds. You could sign part or all of this policy over to Temple Beth-El for the purpose of creating an endowment when you are gone.