Frequently asked questions

Rafi Toledano is a New York real estate investor, author and philanthropist. He is the Founder and CEO of Sorrento Property Group, the founder and Chairman of Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies, and the Founding Trustee and Vice Chairman of Hachaim Vehashalom. He began his career in 2012 as a broker at Weissman Realty Group. Read his full story.

Yes. Raphael Toledano and Rafi Toledano are the same person. He goes by Raphael in business and is widely known as Rafi in his community, which is why the foundation carries the name Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies.

Rafi Toledano leads Sorrento Property Group as its Founder and CEO. Sorrento is a multifamily real estate company focused on garden-style gated communities across 13 states, with $1.4 billion in acquisitions and 4,000+ units. Alongside his business, he leads his charitable giving through Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies.

The Deal Itself is Rafi Toledano’s forthcoming book about real estate dealmaking, drawn from his own career.

Rafi Toledano is the Founding Trustee and Vice Chairman of Hachaim Vehashalom in Cedarhurst, New York. He was one of its ten founding congregants and has supported the shul since it began as a basement minyan in Far Rockaway.

Rafi Toledano is based in New York, where Sorrento Property Group and Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies share headquarters at 424 Madison Avenue. Sorrento also has an office in Florida.

Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies is the charitable foundation of Rafi Toledano. It gives across four areas: housing, education, health and Jewish life, with a focus on the communities where Sorrento Property Group operates. See our mission.

Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies supports four causes: housing, education, health and Jewish life. That includes college scholarships paid directly to schools, discounted housing at Sorrento communities, cancer research and patient care, and the shuls and community institutions that hold neighborhoods together.

Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies supports Hachaim Vehashalom, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Habitat for Humanity and a scholarship at the University of South Florida. See the organizations we support.

Both were founded by Rafi Toledano, who is the Founder and CEO of Sorrento Property Group. The foundation focuses its giving on the communities where Sorrento operates and owns properties, and Sorrento offers military and veteran discounts at all of its properties.

No. Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization. It is the private charitable initiative of Rafi Toledano.

No. Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies does not accept donations. Organizations that share our work can still reach out about partnering.

Rafi Toledano | Philanthropies is headquartered at 424 Madison Ave, Suite 501, New York, NY 10017. You can call (212) 224-9527 or send us a message.

Anyone is welcome to apply. Our scholarship and housing programs center on the communities where Sorrento Property Group operates and owns properties. Start an application.

Complete the short scholarship application online. It takes about ten minutes and there is no fee. Our team reviews every application. Learn about the program.

Scholarship awards are paid directly to the student’s college or university.

Anyone looking for housing can apply for a discounted apartment at a Sorrento Property Group community. Availability varies by community, and our team will contact you about options. Learn about the program.

Yes. Sorrento Property Group offers military and veteran discounts at all of its properties.

Organizations working in housing, education, health or Jewish life can contact our team with an introduction or a proposal. We review every message.

Journalists can reach the team through our contact form. Please include your outlet, deadline and the subject of your story. Coverage and announcements are on News & Press.