2,958. Where the Donations Were Kept

Hilchos Arachin Vacharamin 2:11

Regardless of whether one commits his own value or that of another person, or whether one commits a manah or fifty zuz, or silver or gold, these are all called financial obligations. Valuations and financial obligations are given towards the upkeep of the Temple, as has already been discussed.

Hilchos Arachin Vacharamin 2:12

There were two chambers in the Temple. [There were more than two; these are just the two that concern us right now.] One of these was called the chamber of anonymity and the other was called the chamber of utensils. The chamber of anonymity was so called because sin-fearing people could make donations there in secret, and needy people from eminent families could be supported from there in secret. The chamber of utensils was so called because anyone who donated a utensil would put it there. Once every 30 days, the Temple treasurers would open this chamber. Any utensil that would be useful for Temple upkeep was put aside. The rest were sold and the proceeds were kept in the chamber dedicated to Temple upkeep.