Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund The Waterfowl USA Endowment Fund has been established to ensure the growth and progress of Waterfowl USA’s efforts to restore, enhance, and preserve the wetland habitat and waterfowl resources within the United States. At the January 2002 meeting of the Waterfowl USA Board of Directors, by unanimous decision, the Waterfowl USA Endowment Fund was established to provide the necessary funding to sustain the organization in perpetuity. The Board realizes that it is our responsibility to ensure that the necessary financial resources are always available to provide for Waterfowl USA to continue its mission. For more information on the Endowment Fund and its benefits, please visit our website, www. wusafund.org.
Established Personalized Endowments Anonymous Endowment....................................................................Fully Funded Matthew K. Chilcutt Endowment....................................................Fully Funded John Hastings Endowment................................................................Fully Funded Robert C. Hastings Endowment.....................................................Fully Funded John Jelinek Endowment....................................................................Fully Funded Northwest Indiana Chapter Endowment...................................Fully Funded Don Roberts Endowment...................................................................Fully Funded Roger L. White Endowment..............................................................Fully Funded Southern Wisconsin Endowment............................................................Pledged
Prestigious Legacy Society Anonymous Chilcutt Direct Marketing Matthew K. Chilcutt John Hastings Robert C. Hastings
Roger L. White Don Roberts John Jelinek Rick Nelson Munster Dairy Queen
Donors Mississippi Valley Sportsmen Chapter.................................Titanium Donor LOCS......................................................................................................... Platinum Donor Howard Joe.................................................................................................... Gold Donor Larry Reynolds.............................................................................................. Gold Donor Rappahannock Area Chapter............................................................ Gold Donor Dan Ross.......................................................................................................... Gold Donor Larry Pelcher................................................................................................. Silver Donor Brian Ross...................................................................................................... Silver Donor Brian Keelty.................................................................................................... Silver Donor Kevin Gumz...............................................................................................Bronze Donor John McQuestion..................................................................................Bronze Donor Richard Kortenhoven..........................................................................Bronze Donor Tom Adamcyzk.......................................................................................Bronze Donor Steve Roper...............................................................................................Bronze Donor William Hastie.............................................................................................. Major Donor Daniel Hess................................................................................................... Major Donor Jerald Laird................................................................................................... Major Donor Robert Warne.............................................................................................. Major Donor
Since 1983, Waterfowl U.S.A. has worked diligently to accomplish our mission of “..wetland preservation, waterfowl conservation and youth education.” To ensure the growth and progress of Waterfowl U.S.A.’s efforts, the Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund has been established. By donating to this fund, you can be sure that you’ve played a vital role in advancing the cause of waterfowl conservation and supporting our mission. All donations to this Endowment Fund are placed in conservative investments. Ultimately, only a portion of the income will be used to fund our efforts each year. This ensures your donation remains in the fund to generate the income necessary for future years. This is the best way to preserve wetlands for the future.
Help us create a legacy. Give the gift that keeps on giving. The following is a list of some of the more popular donation options available. Many more ways to donate are available. Regardless of the level of support you are considering, our professional Fund Advisors will be happy to meet with you and discuss the options that would best benefit you and your particular situation. Please remember that your gift to the Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund is fully tax-deductible and will be used to ensure that Waterfowl U.S.A. will be able to continue our conservation efforts perpetually. Your contribution will help us continue to make a major impact on our environment, benefiting generations for many years to come. If You Would Like To:
Then You Should Consider
Make a quick and easy gift and receive an income tax deduction.
Writing a check now.
Avoid tax on capital gains and receive a charitable deduction.
Contributing appreciated stock or other securities held longer than one (1) year.
Give personal items and receive a charitable deduction based on the full fair market value.
Donating tangible personal property.
Avoid tax on capital gains on appreciated property and receive a charitable tax deduction based on the current full fair market value of the property. Defer a gift until after your lifetime and reduce or eliminate estate tax.
Enclosed is my donation to the Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund in the amount of: o $500 o $1,000 o $2,500 o $5,000 o $7,500 o Other:______ Name:
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION (If you would like us to bill your donation to your credit card.)
Address:
o MasterCard o AM/EX
City:
WATERFOWL U.S.A.
National Headquarters P.O. Box 50 • The Waterfowl Building • Edgefield, SC 29824 (803) 637-5767
Making a bequest to the Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund in your will.
State:
o VISA o Discover
Card Number:
ZIP:
Daytime Phone:
Exp. Date:
Evening Phone:
Name as it appears on card:
o Please have your fund manager contact me.
Signature:
Mail to: Waterfowl U.S.A. Endowment Fund, Box 50, Edgefield, SC 29824
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