Tis the Season of Giving
Happy Holidays from the Albany Public Schools Foundation
The holidays are upon us, and we know life gets a little hectic. Be sure to stop and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Spend time with friends and family and truly enjoy the spirit of the holidays.
This time of year is also about giving, and we know with your support, we can continue to enrich classrooms and offer students the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of attending college.
Please consider making a donation to the Albany Public Schools Foundation. With your generous support, we can open up new opportunities for Albany’s youth. You can help us achieve our vision of every student, every opportunity to succeed.
Your donation can support… Student Assistance Program to help with college supplies, mentors and scholarships for first-generation students Scholarships for AOS, WAHS and SAHS Graduates Grants for our schools to provide new learning opportunities School and classroom supplies for teachers
Please consider a one-time donation or become one of our monthly heroes with a monthly reoccurring donation.
We are deeply appreciative of your continued support.
Happy Holidays!
Executive Director
executive@albanypsf.org 541-979-2773 Ext.1
Give From Your IRA and Make an Impact Today
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”
Kathy Calvin
Did you know that you can make a lasting impact on to the Albany Public Schools Foundation through a gift from your individual retirement account (IRA). Your donation can make a difference to the youth in our community.
In 2024, individuals who are 70½ years old or older may use a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to donate up to $105,000 to qualified charities directly from an IRA. The donation amount can be deducted from their taxable income, potentially reducing their required minimum distributions (RMDs) while supporting a charity. Essentially, it's a tax-efficient way to give to charity using retirement funds.
Why Give From Your IRA?
Tax-Free Giving: QCDs allow you to donate without counting the distribution as taxable income.
Meet RMDs: Satisfy RMDs while reducing your tax liability for donors aged 73 and older.
Lower your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI): A QCD can reduce your AGI, potentially keeping Medicare premiums lower and lowering taxes on Social Security income.
Immediate Impact: Your gift will be put to use today, allowing you to see the impact of your donation.
Giving through your IRA can make a powerful impact on the future of the Albany Public Schools Foundation while maximizing your tax benefits. Please consult with your financial advisor to further explore this opportunity.
Honor your favorite GAPS Staff with GAPS HONOR ROLL
Give your favorite Greater Albany Public Schools teacher or staff member a pat on the back by making a donation to the Albany Public Schools Foundation in their name! With your donation of $15 or more, they will receive a special certificate of appreciation to let them know how much they’re loved!
You can thank ANY GAPS staff member!
Thank a teacher, bus driver, principal, office staff, janitor, kitchen staff, counselor, librarian, nurse, teacher’s aid, or any other special staff member who’s made an impact on you!
(Please note that the staff member must be currently employed with GAPS)
Learn More and Donate on our Website
Make a Difference With Your Holiday Gift
Simplify your holiday shopping with a unique and meaningful gift. Make a donation to the Albany Public Schools Foundation in honor of the friends and loved ones on your gift list. We’ll send a holiday greeting card to each person informing them that you have made this thoughtful gesture.
Thank You Oregon Freeze Dry/ Mountain House
For their donation to FACT of 4 large boxes of food to help feed the most vulnerable students in our community. APSF is proud to partner with these organizations and happy to have facilitated this donation.
FACT is the Health and Social Service program for the Greater Albany Public School District. The FACT Team links schools, students, and families with available community services and resources in the Albany area. FACT also assists families in navigating school systems and processes. We were
Register by February 1st, 2025 to get a T-Shirt! (Please note that Little Leprechaun Dash does not get a T-shirt) T-shirts are not guaranteed to be available for purchase the day of
March 15th, 2025
Now’s your chance to really make an impact!
YOU COULD GET:
Up to 8 free race entries with shirts
A booth at the event
Your logo on the Race Shirts
Your logo on event Flyers
Your logo on our social media pages, on our website, and in the newsletter
Your business banner hung at the event
Promo items in swag bags
Your logo in post-event thank you newsletter
We have 5 levels of sponsorship to choose from!
600+ Runners & Walkers, both kids and adults attend this event
Executive Officers
President - Joanne Alford
Vice President - Jerred Taylor
Secretary - Monica Banks-Figueroa
Treasurer - Stephanie Black
Board Members
Kimberly Christensen
Cindy Draper
Pat Eastman
Lynn Hubert
Dana Lovejoy
Jerrie Matuszak
Gary Miller
Dave Pautsch
Jerry Shipman
Will Summers
Ben Watts
Elaine Wells
Ilynn Winn
Roger Wylie
APSF Staff
Peggy Burris Executive Director executive@albanypsf.org
Dulcie Hawley
Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant bookkeeper@albanypsf.org
Andrea Recek Director of Programs programs@albanypsf.org
Jorden Parrish
Marketing & Events Coordinator Marketing@albanypsf org
