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LEAVE A LEGACY

549 Family Foundation was founded by community activists that wanted to make an important difference in the Perham-Dent School District. By collecting funds from generous community members, they have been able to provide educational tools for students and teachers since 2002.

Today, we continue to rely on the generosity of our community. There are many ways to leave a legacy that will benefit students in the district for years to come. The most common is a yearly membership. With Planned Giving, you can leave a lasting legacy that provides 549 Family Foundation with funds well into the future.

HOW CAN I GIVE?

Membership/Yearly Gifts

A cash donation at any of a number of levels offered, paid in entirety or as a pledge paid periodically.

Memorials

A memorial gift to a friend or family member can be sent to the 549 Foundation.

Planned Giving

Planned giving is a benevolent donation that satisfies your requirements as well as those of a charitable organization like ours.

Endowment

Outright cash gifts and gifts of securities or real estate are common assets used to establish an endowment. Interest only is spent from these gifts.

Securities

Donating an “appreciated asset” can provide substantial tax advantages. Re-registration and transfer of gifted securities are a means of giving.

Charitable Gift Annuity

Gift annuities can be funded with smaller amounts than charitable remainder trusts and are therefor suitable for donors who want to make a more modest gift.

Charitable Remainder Trust

Charitable remainder trusts can be funded with cash, securities or other property. Secure a fixed life income while avoiding market risk.

Living Trust

A way to set aside assets or income in a trust and name us the ultimate beneficiary of the trust assets. If you never need the money it will go to us upon your death. If you do need the money, you can revoke the trust at any time and have the money available to you.

WHERE DO I GIVE?

WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE FUND

West Central Initiative (WCI) is generous enough to share their resources with us. Their goal is to improve West Central Minnesota through funding, programs, technical assistance, and donor services. 549 Family Foundation utilizes WCI’s donor services to help with the administration of our funds. If you become a member or donate to the 549 Family Foundation fund, WCI will send a confirmation letter that can be used for tax deduction purposes. WCI keeps track of our donations, as well as many others throughout the region.

To become a member or give to the 549 Family Fund, you will be directed to West Central Initiative’s website. Here, you will be able to choose between giving and payment options.

BECOME A MEMBER

Together we can strengthen the present for our youth and provide them with the educational tools for a successful future.

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