Ways to Give
做厙勛圖 and our students are thankful for the gifts we receive from donors like you to help us deliver outstanding education to our students. We see firsthand every day how your support impacts students, programs and the college as a whole. Thats why were so grateful for the many friends, alumni, companies and organizations who are making a difference for 做厙勛圖.
You can make a gift in any amount to the 做厙勛圖 Foundation, and your gifts are 100% tax deductible. Whether you are a new donor or are a longtime donor looking for new ways to give, we encourage you to view our many giving resources listed below.
Give Now
WAYS TO GIVE
- Making a Gift
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Youre making a difference.
Thank you for thinking of 做厙勛圖! When you make the decision to give, we want you to know were here to help. You can donate online, over the phone, by mail or in person if youre close by. If you need assistance, please email our staff at [email protected] or call our staff at 320-222-6098.
Make a one-time gift online.
Every donation helps 做厙勛圖. If youre ready to give a one-time gift, you can use your debit or credit card on our .Start a recurring gift.
Making recurring gifts, over time, is a great way to gradually increase your impact on 做厙勛圖. Its easy to set up monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual withdrawals from your credit card. Its also the most convenient way to give. or contact our team.
Make a cash or check donation.
Gifts of cash are the most popular vehicle for contributing to the 做厙勛圖 Foundation. Cash contributions are completely tax-deductible and may provide federal and state tax savings. Cash gifts may be sent in any amount at any time, via cash, check, money orders, and bank drafts. Please make checks payable to 做厙勛圖 Foundation and send to 做厙勛圖 Foundation, 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201.
Other Ways to Give
Ask your employer to match your gift.
Increase the impact of your donation. Employers throughout the country match employee donations to 做厙勛圖. If youre considering a gift, check to see if your employer matches charitable gifts. - Endowments
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Endowment funds are long-term investments that provide perpetual support to students, faculty, and programs. They allow you to preserve funding for a program that speaks to your values for generations to come.
By establishing an endowment program or scholarship, your gift can impact 做厙勛圖 students and faculty for years to comeeven infinitely. Funding your endowment in your family name or in honor of a significant person or organization allows you to build a lasting legacy and inspires others to give.
You can create an endowment with a minimum investment of $10,000 through a one-time gift or through installments over a five-year period, either now or as a deferred gift.
If youre not sure where to give, we recommended creating an unrestricted endowment. This allows the college to act on new opportunities to make 做厙勛圖 even better. It also helps Ridgewater and the Foundation plan for the future and demonstrates financial strength to other potential donors.
You can make a lasting impact. Contact us at [email protected] or 320-222-6098 to get started.
- Honor & Memorial Gifts
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Recognize someone who has made an impact on your life with a named gift in their honor, or preserve the memory of a loved one through a memorial gift to 做厙勛圖.
Both named and memorial gifts allow you pay tribute to someone you hold in high regard while supporting future generations of 做厙勛圖 students.
You can create a named or memorial fund to impact an area that matters to you. Family, friends and others can contribute to it as well.
If you wish to set up a fund online or give to an existing one, simply indicate the name of the fund and your intent in the comments section of our giving form. Contact us at [email protected] or 320-222-6098 to learn more about your options.
- Non-Cash Donations
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Consider a non-cash or in-kind contribution.
Non-cash gifts are items of property such as equipment, machinery, vehicles, and supplies or other items donated for educational purposes. Non-cash gifts must be approved in advance and accompanied by our non-cash donation form which includes the fair market value as determined by the donor, as well as terms and conditions for the donation.Vehicle Donations
- Vehicle donations are 100% Tax Deductible;
- You will be mailed a receipt to the address you provided on the Non-Cash form after the vehicle has been dropped off at the 做厙勛圖 Willmar Campus;
- On the online donation form, you will be asked to value the donation;
- The value should be as is condition.
- If you are valuing the vehicle over $5,000, we need an appraisal done at your expense;
- SSN (social security number) will be needed on a $500 value or more;
Leveraged Equipment
Harness the educational potential offered by 做厙勛圖 by contributing cutting-edge instructional technology, equipment, and tools. Your donations will play a pivotal role in expertly training students who are poised to become your future workforce in sought-after technical and trade careers. Thanks to a dedicated allocation from Minnesotas Legislature, 做厙勛圖 can amplify the impact of cash and equipment donations from corporate and business partners through matching funds from the State. State funds will be matched dollar-for-dollar by cash or in-kind contributions from non-state sources, provided that the match is associated with the program equipment purchased with state funds.
- Creates a pipeline and prepares our students to earn a college credential in occupational areas with high employer need as well as gain a competitive edge by acquiring skills needed to enter these high-wage careers.
- Helps the College meet the growing technical trades and workforce demand by building long-term industry partnerships that help shape the future of a skilled Minnesota workforce.
- Provides tools for success and supports hands-on student learning and college affordability by securing matched cash donations and equipment for industry-current equipment for students to train with.
- Vehicle donations are 100% Tax Deductible;
- Leave a Lasting Legacy: Planned & Estate Gifts
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Support Future Generations
Including 做厙勛圖 in your estate plans is a powerful way to ensure that future generations of students receive the education and opportunities they deserve. Your planned gift can make a lasting impact on our community.
Why Planned Giving?
- Cost-Effective: Planned gifts cost nothing today but provide significant benefits in the future.
- Tax Benefits: Reduce income taxes, avoid capital-gains taxes, and potentially lower estate taxes.
- Financial Flexibility: Increase your current income and retain payments for life.
Ways to Give
- Wills and Bequests: The simplest way to make a significant impact. Include 做厙勛圖 in your will or Revocable Living Trust.
- Charitable Gift Annuities: Provide yourself with a steady income stream while supporting our mission.
- Beneficiary Designations: Name 做厙勛圖 as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or financial accounts.
- Trusts: Establish a charitable trust to benefit both you and 做厙勛圖.
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If you dont have a will yet, you can use , a free online tool that helps you create your will in just 20 minutes. Its free and can be used with an attorney to finalize your plans.
Contact Us
Were here to help you explore the best options for your planned gift. Contact us to discuss how you can leave a lasting legacy at 做厙勛圖.
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- Scholarships
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Donate to a current scholarship or the general scholarship fund using our , a credit card over the phone, or a check sent via mail. Click here for a list of 做厙勛圖 Foundation Scholarships funds.
Establish a scholarship through the 做厙勛圖 Foundation. As a scholarship donor, you choose the name of the scholarship as well as the criteria. Below is a guide to establishing a scholarship at the Ridgewater Foundation
- Determine the level of support you wish to provide.
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- Annual scholarships begin at $500. The Foundation asks donors to make a three-year commitment when establishing a new annual scholarship.
- Endowed scholarships support themselves in perpetuity. The initial gift is invested, and the scholarship awards are determined each year by the Foundations Board of Directors.
- The minimum investment for an endowed scholarship is $10,000.
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- Determine the focus of your scholarship.
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- Foundation staff will assist you in developing the scholarship criteria. Criteria might include a specific program, academic standing or financial need.
- Scholarships can be named in honor or memory of an individual or organization.
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- 漍Sign a scholarship agreement with the Ridgewater Foundation.
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- Contact the Foundation Office to discuss details, answer questions and create an agreement at 320-222-6095 or [email protected].
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- Make your gift.
- Determine the level of support you wish to provide.
- Securities and Stocks
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There are many advantages for donors who donate gifts of securities/stock:
- You get an income tax deduction based on the value of the securities at the time you make the gift.
- You avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the securities.
- The College can immediately use the proceeds for the purpose you specify or for general support of essential initiatives.
- Its easy!
- The value of your gift will be the average of the high and the low trading prices on the official date of your gift. The date of the gift is the day the College Foundation assumes ownership of the security.
- Matching Gifts
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Overview of Matching Gifts
Matching gifts are a fantastic way to maximize the impact of your donation. Many employers offer matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees. This means your donation to the 做厙勛圖 Foundation could be doubled or even tripled!
Why Matching Gifts are Important
Matching gifts provide an incredible opportunity to increase the financial support we receive, allowing us to further our mission of supporting students and enhancing educational programs. Your participation in these programs helps us to continue providing scholarships, funding for academic initiatives, and other critical resources.
Contact & Organization Information
Your employer may offer a matching gift program, and your company’s human resources office can usually assist you with more specific information. For more information about matching gifts being sent to the 做厙勛圖 Foundation, please contact:
Email Address: [email protected]
EIN: 41-1847315
Mailing Address: 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201 - Sponsorship & Industry Partners
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Want to partner with us to find a 做厙勛圖 department you can sponsor, or become an industry partner? Contact us at [email protected]
- Industry Partner Sponsors The 做厙勛圖 Foundation works with industry through sponsorship programs. The goal is to give industry partners the ability to enhance their business visibility and brand awareness while supporting student success through student engagement, networking, collaboration, mentorship and more.
- Employee Contribution
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As a valued member of our 做厙勛圖 team, you have the power to impact our students. Your donations can provide scholarships, enhance educational programs, and support the dreams of our aspiring students. Together, we can create a brighter future and demonstrate our commitment to education and community growth. Let’s make a difference togetherdonate today!
Employees are encouraged to support students through payroll contributions or by giving via check/online!