Guide to Giving - FarmHouse Fraternity

The FarmHouse Foundation Building the Leaders of Tomorrow GUIDE TO GIVING Table of Contents Ways to Give…………………...…………………..Page 1 Unrestricted gifts…………………………….…….Page 2 Restricted gifts……………………………………..Page 3 Endowment gifts…………………………………..Page 4 Giving options…………………………………..Page 5‐7 Donor recognition………………………………...Page 8 Appendix List of current Foundation Endowments Donation Form Electronic Transfer Gift Brochure WAYS TO GIVE UNRESTRICTED GIFTS New programs are born and much of the service and progress of both the Fraternity and Foundation is fueled through the support of unrestricted giving. In addition, unrestricted giving is essential to the Foundation’s operations so that the money raised can be distributed to do the most good for as many undergraduate brothers as possible. To recognize and honor those who make unrestricted gifts, the Foundation Board of Trustees has established the Annual Fund program. RESTRICTED GIFTS FarmHouse alumni, parents and friends can choose to designate their gift to a specific leadership program, educational purpose, need or chapter. There are more leadership training programs, computer technology upgrades, housing needs and young FarmHouse men to support than there is current funding. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED GIFTS (ENDOWMENTS) To make an impact on young FarmHouse men in perpetuity, FarmHouse alumni, parents and friends can establish an endowment fund through the FarmHouse Foundation. The threshold for creating an endowment is $10,000. Your gift can be made as one lump sum or spread over up to five years. Endowment funds can support leadership training, scholarships, a specific chapter or program or make an impact on all young FarmHouse men wherever the need is greatest. 1 UNRESTRICTED GIFTS (ANNUAL FUND) To recognize and honor those who make unrestricted gifts, the Foundation Board of Trustees has established the Annual Fund program. A gift to the Annual Fund helps fuel the operations of the Foundation. More importantly, an unrestricted gift can be directed to areas where support is needed the most. Many new programs and initiatives begin with the support of unrestricted money. The Foundation has two giving programs that are designed to recognize those who provide the strongest support of the Annual Fund, which are described below. POWER OF 7 SEMINAR This award‐winning Seminar is a first class think‐tank on the nation and FarmHouse Fraternity. The program is an informal forum, conducted under the leadership of the Foundation Trustees, on the international business climate and economy with an emphasis on agriculture, technology, healthcare and entrepreneurship. Membership in The Power of 7 is exclusive to alumni who pledge to give $7,000, a tax‐deductible gift, to the Annual Fund. In return for their gift, they are invited to attend a dynamic, interactive two‐day educational seminar in a casual resort setting and mentor a top junior or senior undergraduate leader. CHAIRMAN’S CLUB The Chairman’s Club is for those who provide the strongest support of the FarmHouse Foundation’s Annual Fund. All members of the Chairman’s Club receive exclusive benefits including a unique Chairman’s Club pin for new members, a “State of FarmHouse International Fraternity” report, a printed Foundation Annual Report and a Chairman’s Club Membership Directory. The Chairman’s Club giving levels are described below. SECOND 7 ($7,000 or more) Membership includes an invitation to the award‐winning Power of 7 Seminar and special Foundation dinners and alumni events. FOUNDERS CIRCLE ($1,905 to $6,999) Membership includes invitations to special Foundation dinners and alumni events. CIRCLE OF 7 ($700 to $1,904) OTHER ANNUAL FUND GIVING LEVELS CHARTER CIRCLE—$450 to $699 In honor of the 45 chapters chartered in the Fraternity’s history ANNIVERSARY CIRCLE —$109 to $449 In honor of the 109 years of FarmHouse 2 RESTRICTED GIFTS You may designate your gift to one of the Fraternity’s outstanding leadership or educational programs, your chapter’s Foundation Council for their specific educational uses and needs, or to a chapter’s Building Fund for the educational portion of their chapter house. To give to one of these initiatives, simply indicate which program or chapter you would like to support when you make your gift. Below is a complete list of how you may designate your gift. FARMHOUSE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE THE JOURNEY: FARMHOUSE A four‐day leadership institute for chapter presidents and three other officers held each January in Kansas City, Mo. To sponsor and individual officer, it is $600 and a full‐ride chapter sponsorship is $1,800. The Journey FarmHouse is a new program for the Fraternity in 2014. FarmHouse International Fraternity and the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV) partnered together to offer The Journey, a service immersion trip, to all FarmHouse undergraduate members. Twenty FarmHouse men, plus facilitators, will travel internationally to offer ʺservice to their fellowmen and to the world.ʺ REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES A leadership program open to all FarmHouse undergraduates held regionally in non‐Conclave years. The curriculum focuses on a premier leadership book and members attend workshops on leadership, career networking, professional etiquette and financial education. TO BE & BECOME...EMERGING TALENT RETREAT A three‐day outdoor adventure retreat for new members of FarmHouse. Each chapter sends a freshman to the Retreat, which is held each year at Camp Heartland on the banks of the Missouri River outside of Kansas City, Mo. FARMHOUSE GROWS New in 2014, the ʺFarmHouse GROWSʺ recruitment school was created to encourage and support chapter growth in FarmHouse chapters across North America. Each chapter has the opportunity to send 2‐4 recruiters to Kansas City in January for an intense weekend of recruitment training. The GROWS curriculum and facilitation is provided via the Fraternityʹs partnership with Recruitment Boot Camp. 3 FOUNDATION COUNCILS The Foundation and, therefore, the Foundation Councils, can only use funds for educational purposes. When you make a gift to your chapter’s Foundation Council, they can use these funds for leadership training programs and retreats, scholarships, computer and related technology, library/study facilities and other educational purposes. Your gift will be designated to your chapter, and because you are giving through the Foundation, your entire gift is tax‐deductible. BUILDING FUNDS Gifts to the Foundation’s Building Fund accounts are fully tax‐deductible. Because of this, funds designated for the building fund accounts are used solely for the educational portion of chapter housing. This amount is determined by an architect and generally ranges between 30‐45% of the building project. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED GIFTS (ENDOWMENT FUNDS) Endowment funds are permanently restricted so that only the income from the funds is to be used for the purpose agreed to with the donor when the Foundation accepts the gift. Endowments may be established with a lump‐sum gift, in installments or with a bequest or other planned gift. Endowment funds may be established to support any program or initiative you choose. We have many endowments for leadership training, academic or study abroad scholarships, computer technology, unrestricted support—there are many possibilities. INFORMATION FOR ENDOWING A GIFT 
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Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) is currently the threshold for establishing an endowment, which can be made in a lump sum or spread over up to five years. Historically the Foundation’s return on the investment pool of endowed funds has averaged 8‐10%, and has paid out three to five percent for qualified educational programs and projects. Currently, for endowment funds eligible to fund a pay‐out, the spending allowance pay‐out rate is set at 3.25 percent, with a 1.75 percent management fee for a total of 5 percent (5%), but is subject to change bi‐annually at the Trustees’ discretion. Anything over 5 percent is plowed back into the endowment to provide growth and as a hedge against inflation due to the fluctuations in the market. New endowment funds with a principal balance of $100,000 or more will have an annual 1 percent management fee instead of the 1.75 percent fee. In addition to creating a new endowment fund, you may also choose to add to an endowment fund already established. For a complete list of endowment funds, please see the appendix. To learn more about creating an endowment fund, please contact Allison Rickels, Executive Director, at (800) 722‐1905 or [email protected]. 4 GIVING OPTIONS Every year hundreds of FarmHouse alumni, undergraduates, parents and friends support the FarmHouse Foundation. Your contribution helps advance the mission and goals of FarmHouse to be a Builder of Men. To make a gift to the FarmHouse Foundation, choose one of the many giving options below. You can designate your gift to the Annual Fund, a program of your choice, your chapter or an endowment fund. MAKE A GIFT TODAY You can make a gift today online or via credit card or check. Online: www.FarmHouse.org/Foundation Credit Card: fill out the form in the appendix and mail it in. Check: fill out the form in the appendix and mail it in. MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS Making a gift in memory or recognition of a brother or loved one ensures the individual’s well‐deserved legacy lives on within FarmHouse. Any amount can be directed toward this type of recognition. Simply indicate who you would like to honor when making your gift. The family or honoree will be informed of your kindness. Names of memorialized alumni and the individuals who gave in their recognition or honor are included in Pearls & Rubies. EMPLOYER MATCHING Many companies encourage support of charitable causes by offering to match gifts made by their employees to qualifying 501(c)3 organizations, such as the FarmHouse Foundation. To find out if your company matches gifts, please contact your human resources office. MONTHLY/QUARTERLY GIFTS The Electronic Transfer Gift Program allows you to have money withdrawn directly from your account without having to write monthly checks or one substantial check. You can make a monthly or quarterly gift on the 1st of 15th of the month from your checking account or credit card to an initiative of your choice. Fill out the form in the appendix and mail it in to start your electronic gift today. 5 Continued... GIVING OPTIONS (cont’d) STOCK GIFTS Making a gift of stock offers two major tax benefits. You can avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated stock and you can deduct the full fair market value of the gift from your taxes in the year you make the gift. They can be transferred electronically from your brokerage account or they can be sent through the mail in certificate form. For more information about making a gift of stock, please contact Allison Rickels, Executive Director, at (800) 722‐1905 or [email protected]. PLANNED GIVING Bequests, trusts, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts—
the Foundation offers a variety of options for leaving a legacy with FarmHouse Fraternity. The best way to explore our planned giving options is through our Gift Illustrator on our website. GIFTS OF GRAIN Build the future of young FarmHouse men with an agricultural gift. By gifting grain to The FarmHouse Foundation, you avoid including the sale of the agricultural gift in your farm income, which reduces the amount you have to pay taxes on and the expenses to grow the donated crop are not segregated out, so you still deduct the expense of raising your gift. For more information about making a gift of grain, please contact Allison Rickels, Executive Director, at (800) 722‐1905 or [email protected]. REAL ESTATE GIFTS Using real estate assets to make a gift to the FarmHouse Foundation may be a good fit for your personal situation and that of your family. Gifts of land or real estate, though not complicated, do require plan‐
ning. Once arranged, such gift plans deliver the additional benefit of peace of mind – and pride that you are keeping your land’s legacy, as well as your own, alive. The FarmHouse Foundation is available to help you make your dream of creating a gift of great purpose a reality. Contact Allison Rickels, Executive Director, at (800) 722‐1905 or [email protected] to learn more about making a gift of Real Estate. 6 Continued... GIVING OPTIONS (cont’d) LIFE INSURANCE GIFTS Life insurance is a useful vehicle for making a substantial gift for the future of the Foundation without removing major assets from your portfolio. A fully paid‐up policy can be donated by naming the Foundation as the irrevocable owner and beneficiary of the policy. For more information about making a gift of life insurance, please contact Allison Rickels, Executive Director, at (800) 722‐1905 or [email protected]. DONOR‐ADVISED FUNDS A donor‐advised fund (DAF) is a giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support the FarmHouse Foundation. To learn more about Donor‐
Advised Funds, please visit the Foundation website (under giving) or contact Allison Rickels, Executive Director, at (800) 722‐1905 or [email protected]. CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY A gift annuity is a simple, contractual agreement between one or two donors and the FarmHouse Foundation in which assets are transferred in exchange for lifetime income. You receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction, and the rates are based on your age at establishment. Payments can start immediately or be deferred. For more information about setting up a charitable gift annuity with the Foundation, please contact Allison Rickels, Executive Director, at (800) 722‐1905 or [email protected]. 7 DONOR RECOGNITION ACCUMULATIVE GIVING CLUBS The FarmHouse Foundation is proud to honor alumni who reach certain giving levels accumulatively. All gifts to the Foundation are credited to club membership. CENTURY CLUB ‐ $100,000 and up individual recognition and personalized gift FOUNDATION CLUB ‐ $5,000 to $9,999 recognized with a FarmHouse Cross pen DOANE CLUB ‐ $50,000 to $99,999 individual recognition and personalized gift FOUNDATION FELLOW ‐ $1,000 to $4,999 recognized with a FarmHouse brass key ring H.K. WILSON CLUB ‐ $25,000 to $49,999 individual recognition and personalized gift FOUNDATION BUILDER ‐ $500 to $999 recognized with FarmHouse leather luggage tag 1905 CLUB ‐ $10,000 to $24,999 unique silver F&H letter desk accessory FOUNDATION MEMBER—$100 to $499 receive distinctive wallet card and certificate ANNUAL FUND GIVING CLUBS To recognize and honor those who make unrestricted gifts, the Foundation Board of Trustees established the Annual Fund program. Donors will also be recognized in the Foundation’s Annual Report. SECOND 7—$7,000 or more Membership in the Chairman’s Club & invitation to Power of 7 Seminar CHARTER CIRCLE—$450 to $699 In honor of the 45 chapters chartered in the Fraternity’s history FOUNDERS CIRCLE—$1,905 to $6,999 Membership in the Chairman’s Club ANNIVERSARY CIRCLE —$109 to $449 In honor of the 109 years of FarmHouse CIRCLE OF 7—$700 to $1,904 Membership in the Chairman’s Club 100 LEGACIES IN THE MAKING CAMPAIGN We’re looking for 100 alumni and friends of FarmHouse Fraternity to step forward and leave a combined Legacy of $1 million to continue Building the Leaders of Tomorrow in perpetuity. This campaign is unique because we are not asking for your gift today, but to promise it for the future. Our goal is for 100 of us to make a new bequest or other planned gift of $10,000 or more. Providing for a bequest or other planned gift doesn’t require a lot of time or expense. It can be as easy as including a simple bequest in your will, adding a codicil to an existing will, or naming the Foundation as the beneficiary of a portion of an IRA or insurance policy. ʺ100 Legacies In The Makingʺ will grow the Foundationʹs endowment by over $1 million and enable the Foundation to help build the Fraternity of the future. 8 Appendix FarmHouse Foundation Endowment Funds
ENDOWMENT FUND NAME Acker Work/Study Scholarship Fund
Al Culver Endowment Fund
Allen Wolff Memorial Fund ESTABLISHED BY PURPOSE OF THE FUND Established by Duane (IA ʹ49) & Shirley Acker
Academic scholarship for work study undergraduate members (preference to Iowa State, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and South Dakota State)
Established by the Illinois FarmHouse Association in memory of Alfred Culver (IL ʹ43) †
Established by the Wolff family in memory of Allen Wolff (MI ʹ51) †
For unrestricted support To be determined
Backman Family Scholarship Fund
Established by the Backman Family, Tim (ND ʹ80), Teresa and Michael (ND ʹ11)
Academic scholarships for North Dakota State chapter members
Bernard B. Stangler Endowment Fund
Established by Bernard B Stangler (MN ʹ38) †
Supports the Minnesota chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Beverly Mae (Baish) Hageman Endowment
Established by Larry Hageman (OH ʹ78)
Academic scholarships for Ohio State chapter members
Bob & Linda Off Endowment Fund
Established by friends of Robert L (CO ʹ64) and Linda Off
To be determined
C. Dean Dobbins Leadership Fund
Established by C Dean Dobbins (PU ʹ67)
Supports the Purdue chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
C.J. & Dorothy Gauger Endowment Fund
Established by numerous alumni and friends
Supports the To Be & Becoming Emerging Talent Retreat
Cal Messersmith Fund
Established by Cal Messersmith (NE ʹ61)
Supports the North Dakota State chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Campaign 2005 Fund
FarmHouse Alumni during Campaign 2005
For unrestricted support Carl Hertz Scholarship Fund
Established by Carl (IA ʹ32) and Marjory Hertz
Academic scholarships for Iowa State chapter members
Chris and Vicki Lembcke Chapter Housing Fund Established by Chris (CO ʹ67) and Vicki Lembcke
Provides grants and loans to alumni associations for housing improvements
Clayton K. Yeutter Scholarship Fund, Honoring Established by Benjamin and Marsha Neff in honor of his Service as United States Secretary of Clayton Yeutter (NE ʹ49)
Agriculture, 1989‐1991
Academic scholarships to recognize and reward outstanding FarmHouse undergraduatesin ag and/or public affairs
Cliff Beights Memorial Leadership Fund
Established by R. Heath Cheek (TT ʹ00) in memory of Cliff Beights (TT ʹ03) †
Texas Techʹs treasurer attendance at the Leadership Institute
Clifford E. Christenson Fund
Established by Clifford E Christenson (MN ʹ36)
Academic scholarships for Minnesota chapter members
Dahlberg/Skinner Memorial Fund
Established by Iowa State alumni and family in memory of
Robert Dahlberg (IA ʹ47) and Robert Skinner (IA ʹ46)
Supports the Iowa State chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Danny Weisz Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Established by Idaho FH alumni in memory of Daniel Weisz (ID ʹ89) †
Academic scholarships for Idaho chapter members
Darl and Florence Snyder New Horizons Fund
Established by Darl E (IA ʹ42) and Florence † Snyder
Study abroad scholarships open to all undergraduate members
Delbert H. Hageman Endowment Fund
Established by Larry Hageman (OH ʹ78)
Academic scholarships for Ohio State chapter members Dewey Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Established by Dewey Johnson (CO ʹ49)
Academic scholarships for Colorado State chapter members
Doane Memorial Fund
Established by FarmHouse Alumni and Nancy Doane in memory For unrestricted support of D. Howard Doane (MO ʹ05)
Dorothy Hageman Staffeldt Memorial Endowment Fund
Established by Larry Hageman (OH ʹ78)
Academic scholarships for Ohio State chapter members
E. Thomas Thurber Endowment
Established by E Thomas Thurber (NE ʹ60)
For unrestricted support Eldon and June Tessman Leadership Fund
Established by Eldon A (MN ʹ47) and June E † Tessman
Supports the Minnesota chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Elmer J. Olson Fund
Established by Virginia Olson in memory of Elmer J Olson (IL ʹ42) †
Supports the Illinois chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Established by Erville W Hughes (NE ʹ32) †
Established by Doris Elwood in memory of Everett M Elwood (MI ʹ36) †
FarmHouse alumni For unrestricted support Erville Hughes Fund
Everett M. Elwood Memorial Scholarship
FarmHouse Memorial Fund
Frances Russell Housemotherʹs Helping Hands Established by Francis Russell, former housemother
Scholarship Fund
Frank and Dorthy Mynard Memorial Fund
Frasier Leadership Development Fund
Fred Francis Memorial Endowment Fund
Established by the Illinois Foundation Council and Dorothy Mynard in memory of Frank Mynard (IL ʹ26)
Established by Joe (KS ʹ75), Mark (KS ʹ77) and Chris (CO ʹ80) Frasier
Established by Helen Francis Boggan in memory of Fred Francis (IL ʹ37) †
For unrestricted support For unrestricted support Academic scholarships for Kansas State chapter members
Academic scholarships for Illinois chapter members
Supports chapters not otherwise sponsored to attend the Leadership Institute
Academic scholarships for Illinois chapter members
FarmHouse Foundation Endowment Funds
ENDOWMENT FUND NAME ESTABLISHED BY PURPOSE OF THE FUND Gary Schneidmiller Leadership
Established by Gary Schneidmiller (WA ʹ68)
Supports the Washington State chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
George and Carol Curtiss Fund
Established by George S (IL ʹ49) † & Carol C Curtiss †
George and Grayce Berggren Fund
Established by George (MN ʹ32) † and Grace Berggren †
H.M. Briggs Fund
Established by Hilton M Briggs (IA ʹ33) †
For unrestricted support Harold E. Council Fund
Established by Harold E Council (IL ʹ40) †
For support of Illinois chapterʹs computer lab
Harold Morine Fund
Established by Harold Morine (IL ʹ37) †
An academic scholarship for Illinois chapter members
Helen and J. Gaylord Wilson Fund
Established by Robert (IA ʹ47) † and Gwen Dahlberg in memory of Helen and J. Gaylord Wilson (IA ʹ42) †
Academic scholarships for Iowa State chapter members majoring in agriculture or a related field
Henry Beachell Fund
Established by Henry M Beachell (NE ʹ26) †
For unrestricted support Herbert Folken Fund
Established by Herbert G Folken (IA ʹ28) †
Academic scholarships open to all FarmHouse undergraduates in agriculture
Horace Cheney Endowment Fund
Established by Horace B (IA ʹ32) & Dorothy R Cheney †
Established by the Auburn Association in honor of Hugo Rogers (AU ʹ71)
Established by the Illinois FarmHouse Foundation Council and Association
For unrestricted support Established by the Illinois Foundation Council
For support of the Illinois chapter computer technology
Hugo H. Rogers Endowment Fund
Illinois Builder of Men Endowment Fund
Illinois Technology Fund
International Executive Board Endowment Fund Established by FarmHouse International Executive Board
Support for the educational portion of the Illinois chapter house
Academic scholarship for Minnesota chapter members
Supports leadership training for Auburn Chapter
For general educational support of the Illinois chapter
For unrestricted support and leadership training
Iowa Memorial Fund
Established by the Iowa State Association and the Iowa State Chapter in memory of deceased FarmHouse alumni
Academic scholarships for Iowa State chapter members
Iowa State Chapter Fund
Established by the Iowa State Association and Chapter
Unrestricted support for educational and leadership opportunities for the Iowa State chapter
J.C. Holbert Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Mary C Holbert in memory of J.C. Holbert (IA ʹ27) †
Academic scholarships for Iowa State chapter members
Jack & Shirley Haselbush Leadership Fund
Established by Jack (CO ʹ67) and Shirley Haslebush
Supports the Colorado State chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Jack & Shirley Haselbush Scholarship Fund
Established by Jack (CO ʹ67) and Shirley Haslebush
Academic scholarships for Colorado State chapter members
James & Judi Herbert Endowment Fund
Established by James (TN ʹ61) & Judi Herbert
Suppors volunteer training
Jay Horton Memorial Fund
Established by Jay Horton (AU ʹ80) †
For unrestricted support Jay Koths Endowment Fund
Established by Jay S. Koths (MI ʹ47)
Study abroad scholarships for Michigan State chapter members
Jerry Lindley Leadership Endowment Fund
Established by Jerry Lindley (PU ʹ52)
Supports the Purdue chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Kansas FarmHouse Scholarship Fund
Established by Kansas State Alumni from 1950‐1960
Academic scholarships for Kansas State chapter members
Keefer I Scholarship Fund
Established by Robert W. (IL ʹ51) † and Lorna Keefer
Academic scholarships for Illinois chapter members
Keefer II Scholarship Fund
Established by Robert W. (IL ʹ51) † and Lorna Keefer
Supports the Wisconsin Platteville chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Keefer III Leadership Fund
Established by Robert W. (IL ʹ51) † and Lorna Keefer
Supports the Presidentʹs Track for the Leadership Institute
Ken & Doris Pruitt Endowment Fund Established by Kenneth E (MO ʹ51) and Doris J Pruitt
For unrestricted support Kenneth Gorden Fund
Established by Kenneth Gorden (IL ʹ42)
For the Illinois chapter to support educational or leadership speakers at seminars or retreats
Kenneth W. Overhults Leadership Fund
Established by Kenneth W Overhults (KY ʹ60)
Kevin Busboom Scholarship Fund
Established by the Busboom family and FarmHouse alumni in memory of Kevin Busboom (IL ʹ00) †
Kevin Sandrock Scholarship Fund
Krantz Memorial Fund
Established by Stanley and Cheryl Sandrock and FarmHouse alumni in memory of Kevin Sandrock (IL ʹ89) †
Established by Nell Krantz † in memory of Bert Krantz (MI ʹ36) †
Supports the Western Kentucky chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
An academic scholarship for the Illinois chapter new member educator
Academic scholarships for Illinois chapter members
An academic scholarship for any FarmHouse undergraduate majoring in agriculture
Larry Herman Hageman Crop Sciences Scholarship Established by Larry Hageman (OH ʹ78)
An academic scholarships for any FarmHouse undergraduate majoring in crop sciences
LeTourneau Endowment Fund
Established by the Idaho Association in memory of Duane (MN ʹ44)† and Phyllis LeTourneau†
Supports Idaho FarmHouse leadership programs and Foundation Council Grants
Live. Learn. Lead Endowment Fund
Foundation Trustees and FarmHouse alumni
For unrestricted support FarmHouse Foundation Endowment Funds
ENDOWMENT FUND NAME ESTABLISHED BY PURPOSE OF THE FUND Lloyd Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by W. Eugene (IA ʹ47) and Linda Lloyd
Academic scholarships for undergraduate members and female legacies majoring in agriculture or life sciences
Lynn and Marilyn Benson Fund
Established by R Lynn (IA ʹ59) † & Marilyn Benson
Established by Clinton Foss (IA ʹ01), Jess Phelps (IA ʹ01) and Riley Smith (IA ʹ01)
Established by Minnesota FarmHouse Alumni in memory of Mark A Eidahl (MN ʹ89) †
Magellan Study Abroad Scholarship
Mark Eidahl Memorial Scholarship
Study abroad scholarships for the Iowa State chapter
Study abroad scholarships for the Iowa State chapter
Academic scholarships for the Minnesota chaptermembers
May Scholarship Fund
Established by William S (OK ʹ38) † and Catherine May
Academic scholarships open to all FarmHouse undergraduates
Messersmith Family Fund
Established by Calvin G Messersmith (NE ʹ61) and family
Supports the Nebraska chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Michigan State 60th Anniversary Fund
Established by the Michigan State Foundation Council and Association
For general educational support of the Michigan State chapter
Mike & Janice Fayhee Endowment Fund Established by Michael (IL ʹ67) and Janice Fayhee
For unrestricted support Minnesota FarmHouse Scholarship Fund
Established by an anonymous donor
Academic scholarships for freshmen at University of Minnesota on behalf of FarmHouse
Minnie Folken Memorial Fund
Established by Herbert G Folken (IA ʹ28) †
For unrestricted support North Dakota 33 Club Endowment Fund
North Dakota State Alumni and North Dakota State Association
Academic scholarships for North Dakota State chapter members
North Dakota Founders Fund
North Dakota State Alumni and North Dakota State Association
Academic scholarships for North Dakota State chapter members
Ohio State Officers Scholarship Fund Established by John Torres (OH ʹ02) and Ohio State Alumni
Academic scholarships for Ohio State chapter officers
Established by Paula Branstetter † in memory of Olin R. Branstetter Oklahoma Scholarship Fund
Olin R Branstetter (OK ʹ48) †
Academic scholarships for Oklahoma State chapter members
Orville O. Mowery FarmHouse Endowment Fund
Established by Orville (IL ʹ25) † and Lorraine Mowery †
Scholarship and housing support for the Illinois Chapter
P. Randall Sprague Leadership Fund Illinois FarmHouse alumni and Illinois Association
Cultural enrichment with preference for new members of the Illinois Chapter
Peter & Dana Wenstrand Endowment Fund
Established by Peter (IA ʹ70) and Dana Wenstrand
To support all chapters attendance at the Leadership Institute
Phil Edgerley Fund
Established by Julie S Edgerley in memory of Philip E Edgerley (IL ʹ47) †
Academic scholarships for Illinois chapter members
Raab Technology Endowment Fund
Established by Dwight D (PU ʹ80) and Marcia C Raab
Provides support for computer technology for the International Office
Ralph and Norma Ziegler Endowment Fund
Established by Ralph (IL ʹ50) and Norma Ziegler
For support of educational programs and projects of the Illinois chapter
Ralph Dralle Extra Curricular Fund
Established by Ralph D Dralle (IL ʹ42)
Supports recognition of Illinois chapter members with exemplary extra‐curricular activities and service
Randall L. Linville Fund
Established by Randall L and Debbie Linville (KS ʹ73)
For unrestricted support Reiman Leadership Fund
Established by Roy J (IA ʹ55) and Bobbi Reiman
Supports the Presidentʹs Track of the Leadership Institute
Rex Meyer Memorial Fund
Established by Janet Meyer and Kevin (NE ʹ85) and Denise Meyer, Ken (SD ʹ81) and Karna Converse in memory of Rex Meyer (NE ʹ51) †
For unrestricted support Robert L. and Lucy R. Crom Leadership Fund
Established by Robert L (IA ʹ47) & Lucy R Crom †
Supports the Iowa State chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Ronald E. Raikes Technology Endowment Fund
Iowa State Alumni, Iowa State Association and Helen Raikes in memory of Ronald Raikes (IA ʹ62) †
Funding to maintain and keep equipment up‐to‐date in the Ronald Raikes Technology Center at the Iowa State chapter house
Ronald Kerchner Fund
Scheidenhelm Fund Established by Christopher A. Cotter (IL ʹ78) in memory of Ronald L. Kerchner (IL ʹ75) †
Established by Helen L Scheidenhelm, and children: John Scheidenhelm (IL ʹ50), Mary Sue and Gary (KS ʹ61) Eilrich and Sarah Scheidenhelm in memory of Elmer Scheidenhelm (IL ʹ23) †
For the Illinois chapter in support of educational or leadership speakers at seminars or retreats
Supports the Regional Leadership Conferences of the International Fraternity
Support of the Kansas State chapterʹs attendance at Schrader & Massier Leadership Endowment Fund Established by Larry Schrader (KS ʹ60) and Elfride Massier
Sims Endowment Fund I
Established by Fay M Sims (IL ʹ38) †
Supports the attendance of the Illinois chapter at Conclave
Sims Endowment Fund II
Established by Fay M Sims (IL ʹ38) †
Funds the Association and Advisor visit program of the International Fraternity
the Leadership Institute
FarmHouse Foundation Endowment Funds
ENDOWMENT FUND NAME Sims Endowment Fund III
Sims Family Fund
Skinner Fund
ESTABLISHED BY PURPOSE OF THE FUND Established by Fay M Sims (IL ʹ38) †
Illinois chapter support for educational or leadership speakers at seminars or retreats
Established by Douglas D. (IL ʹ65), Fay M. (IL ʹ41) †, Melvin E. (IL ʹ38), and Randall L. (IL ʹ66) and S. Dean (IL ʹ37) Sims
Established by Robert L. Skinner (IA ʹ46) † in memory of Joan Chad Skinner †
Study Abroad scholarships for Illinois chapter members
Support of the International Fraternityʹs Joan Chad Skinner Awards Program
South Dakota State Scholarship Fund
Established by the South Dakota State Association
For general educational support for the South Dakota State chapter
Striegel Scholarship Fund
Established by Duane and Rita Striegel and the North Dakota State Association in memory of Jerome Striegel (ND ʹ80) †
Academic scholarships for North Dakota State chapter members
The Kruse Family Endowment Fund
Established by Richard D Kruse (KS ʹ63)
For unrestricted support The Washington State Chapter Fund
Established by the Washington State FH Association and Foundation Council
For general educational support of the Washington State Thomas A. Ewbank Leadership Fund
Established by Thomas A Ewbank (PU ʹ52)
Tobin Family Leadership Fund
Topp Family Endowment Fund Established by J. Kelly (IA ʹ82) and Irene E. Tobin; James P. Tobin (IA ʹ76) and Virginia E. Heagney; Terrence M. Tobin (IA ʹ76) and Maureen Roach; Kevin J. Tobin (IA ʹ79) and Cristine Betters; Bernard F. (IA ʹ81) and Lisa Tobin
Established by the Topp Family, Jeff (ND ʹ79), Jan, Jason (KS ʹ05) and Justin (ND ʹ06)
chapter
Supports the Purdue chapterʹs attendance at the Leadership Institute
Supports chapters not otherwise sponsored to attend the Leadership Institute
Supports the Kansas State and North Dakota State chapters attendance at the Leadership Institute
Vincent L. Ulstad Endowment Fund
Established by Vince L Ulstad (ND ʹ78)
Supports grants for awareness and resource support for Fraternity members with disabilities
William and Marie Kehr Fund
Established by William (MN ʹ40) † and Marie Kehr
Academic scholarships for Minnesota chapter members
William B. Bunn Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Charlotte E Jordan in memory of William B Bunn (IL ʹ19) †
Academic scholarships for Illinois chapter members
Wilson Fund Established by Eva Wilson† in memory of H.K. Wilson (IA ʹ27)†
For unrestricted support The
The FarmHouse Foundation
7306 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Suite 210
Kansas City, MO 64153
(800) 722-1905
www.FarmHouse.org/Foundation
[email protected]
FarmHouse
Foundation
Building the Leaders of Tomorrow
Yes! I believe in the 109-year FarmHouse tradition of being
“Builders of Men” and want to help make a difference in the
lives of undergraduates today and tomorrow.
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to support the _____________________ chapter’s participation in the FarmHouse Leadership Institute.
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This authorization shall remain in effect until I have given The FarmHouse Foundation written notice that I wish to terminate the authorization the
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at least 30 days prior to termination. A record of each electronic debit statement will be included in my regular bank statements. The FarmHouse Foundation guarantees a thank you letter will be sent at the end of the calendar year, and will serve as my receipt. For Your Records:
Making a gift to the FarmHouse Foundation has never been easier! The Electronic Transfer Gift (EFT) Program allows you to have money debited directly from your bank account or credit card without having to write monthly checks or one I authorize the bank or credit card identified below to electronically debit the following account in the following amount each month, and to electronically transfer such sums to the FarmHouse Foundation, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth above. Name _______________________________________ substantial check. The program also allows you to choose how your money is spent. All you have to do is sign the authorization form that allows the Foundation to electronically collect a gift for a fixed contribution amount on a recurring basis, such as the 1st of every month, 15th of every month or quarterly. FarmHouse Foundation
Electronic Transfer
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Address _____________________________________ City ________________ State _____ Zip _________ Bank/Type of Card_____________________________ Account # ___________________________________ Amount to be deducted $______________________ Frequency: Monthly Quarterly … it’s simple,
fast and reliable!
Day withdrawn: 1st 15th of Month Signature _________________________________ Date _______________________________________ Now it’s even easier to support the FarmHouse Foundation. How does it work?
By signing up for the Electronic Transfer Gift Program, you enable the Foundation to collect donations quickly and efficiently through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, the highly‐trusted system in use for over 25 years. You may have used this system already by signing up to have your mortgage, loan or utility payments deducted from your account on a monthly basis. The Electronic Transfer Gift (EFT) Program is a reliable, accurate, on‐time and confidential way for you to make your donation. Each donation is deducted from your bank account or credit card on the date you specify, so it is easy to track. You will always have a record of your donations because each Electronic Transfer transaction from your account will be listed on your monthly bank or credit card statement. Another benefit is that few people see your direct payments because they are confidential transactions passing through the ACH network, whereas a check passes through many hands as it’s processed. Your gift will go directly to The FarmHouse Foundation to support the Fraternity’s leadership and educational programs. It’s truly a win‐win situation! Thank you for supporting the FH Foundation and Building the Leaders of Tomorrow! Reasons to Join Now!
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The EFT Program is regularly monthly or quarterly giving that’s easy on your budget. Your annual gift is maximized by giving a small amount each month — instead of an “out of reach” lump sum payment. Your contribution is automatically made from your checking account, savings or credit card. No checks, no postage, no hassle!
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The EFT Program is safe, proven and confidential. With the EFT Program, you can change the amount you are contributing at any time. Should you need to discontinue, simply send us written notification 30 days in advance. Authorization Form
Name ________________________________________
Address ____________________________________ City _________________________________________ State ______________ Zip ____________________ Email _______________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ Checking
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It helps the Foundation cut costs.
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The EFT Program helps the FarmHouse Foundation cut down on postage expenses and printing costs. Your EFT contribution also improves the FarmHouse Foundation’s ability to project cash flow to cover operating expenses. In Addition.
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Questions?
The FarmHouse Foundation 7306 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: (800) 722‐1905 Fax: (816) 891‐0838 www.FarmHouse.org/Foundation FarmHouse Foundation
Electronic Transfer Program
The Foundation recognizes this as your annual support and will not solicit you by phone or mail for the Annual Fund for the duration of your membership in the Electronic Transfer Gift Program. Simply complete the information at the right, tear along the fold, and return the form to the FarmHouse Foundation. (credit cards only) Amount to be deducted $___________________
Frequency:
Monthly
Day withdrawn:
1st
Quarterly
15th of Month
Donation given to:
Annual Fund Leadership Institute
Other: ____________________________________
I hereby authorize The FarmHouse Foundation and the financial institution above to debit my account electronically each payment period. This authority will remain in effect until I have signed a new authorization form, or upon cancellation of participation. I agree to fully comply with all aspects of U.S. law. Signature __________________________________
Date _________________
If using a checking or savings account, please attach a voided personal check or deposit slip from your checking/savings account to this form. Minimum $10 contribution per month, please.