Ways to Make a Gift
You can provide opportunities for 4-H’ers across New York by supporting the NYS 4-H Foundation. Gifts of any size are welcome and are tax-deductible. Giving is easy and may be made in several ways.
Click here to donate On-line through Network for Good: Have your credit card information ready and follow the steps.
By Mail: Mail your check payable to the NYS 4-H Foundation to:
NYS 4-H Foundation
248 Grant Ave., Suite II-A
Auburn, NY 13021
Visa or MasterCard Payments: Call (315) 702-8242 with your credit card information.
DOUBLE OR TRIPLE YOUR GIFT! You can double or triple your gift if you work for one of the many generous companies that provide matching gifts–ask your human resources representative.
CORNELL ALUMNI: Did you know gifts to Cornell University can be designated to the NYS 4-H Foundation? That means you get class/reunion credit for supporting Cornell and 4-H with the same gift! When you make your next gift to Cornell, just indicate that you would like it to go to the NYS 4-H Foundation.
CORNELL EMPLOYEES: You may make charitable contributions to the NYS 4-H Foundation via payroll deduction. It’s an easy and convenient way to support 4-H. Click here to download the authorization form. After completing the form, mail it to the Foundation at the address on the form and that’s all that is needed!
Planned Gifts
Make a lasting difference in the lives of one of our most valuable resources–today’s youth
You can make a difference in the lives that follow by making a legacy gift to the NYS 4-H Foundation. Whether you think of yourself as rich or poor, or somewhere in between, your gift can make a difference. Even a small amount cna have a big impact over time.
Some people think they must choose between leaving a gift to their family or their favorite charity. You can do both, and some gifts may actually save your family money by decreasing inheritance taxes.
It’s easy. A simple directive in your will can bring welcome support to 4-H that will make a difference in so many lives.
- Make sure you have an up-to-date will that reflects your charitable objectives.
- Contact your financial advisor (a financial planner, lawyer or accountant) and ask for help in establishing a charitable gift.
- Think beyond cash–you can leave stocks or insurance policies.
- Make the NYS 4-H Foundation a beneficiary of your life insurance, pension plan or IRA.
Including the NYS 4-H Foundation in your plans ensures that future generations of youth will have the opportunity to learn new skills, develop life-long values and experience the fun and excitement of 4-H. Their work, and the lives they touch, can be your legacy.
Email nys4-hfoundation@nys4hfoundation.org for more information on how to be recognized today for a gift for tomorrow!
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Appreciated Securities or Stock Gifts of appreciated securities or stock can be one of the most advantageous ways of giving. If you gift is a stock you have owned for more than one year, you may deduct the full fair market value of the stock as a charitable contribution, while eliminating capital gains taxes. This type of gift enables many of our friends to contribute more than would otherwise be possible.
Bequest Including the Foundation in your will or estate plan is an option open to everyone. You may give a specific dollar amount, property or a percentage of your estate. Please notify the Foundation of your intentions. We will provide the proper wording to make sure your wishes are clearly understood.
Life Insurance A gift of an existing “paid up” policy allows you to make a significant investment in 4-H youth, while receiving a tax benefit equal to the replacement value or cost basis of the policy, whichever is less. If you’d prefer, the NYS 4-H Foundation may be named as a designated beneficiary on a new or existing policy.
Retirement Plan Naming the NYS 4-H Foundation as the designated beneficiary of a retirement plan or IRA is another tax-efficient way of giving to 4-H as proceeds transfer to the Foundation tax-free–leaving more for the benefit of our youth. These same assets may be diminished by as much as 70% by estate and income taxes when passed on to loved ones!
Please consult your financial advisor or estate planning attorney to determine the best plan for you!
Give Change, Make Change
This special initiative raises funds for both County 4-H programs and the NYS 4-H Foundation, while highlighting the positive impacts that 4-H has on youth. Friends of 4-H are asked to:
Give their “change” – to help make a positive “change” for our 4-H youth. Coins are collected in special collection jars, and by dropping them int he hyperbolic funnel at fairs and special events.
Funds collected are split 50-50 between the County 4-H program and the 4-H Foundation.
Give Change, Make Change is a great way to:
- Increase awareness of 4-H activities in your community
- Involve youth in the fundraising process
- Recruit volunteers and potential donors
- Raise money for your 4-H program
Tips for Success
- Take cans and the funnel to events–fundraisers, competitions and fairs
- Display cans at local businesses for the summer–ask employers to “match” employee gifts!
- Ask to present 4-H information to employees during their lunch hour or break for added impact.
Don’t Forget the Funnel!
The hyperbolic funnel is a great addition to your county fair, mall displays or other 4-H events and can be used as a tool in your Science, Engineering & Technology programming. The funnel is housed in Syracuse, New York. To reserve the funnel, obtain Give Change, Make Change collection cans, contact NYS 4-H Foundation Office or Give Change, Make Change
Endowment
The NYS 4-H Foundation participates in Cornell Universities Long-Term Investment Pool. The Long-Term Investment Pool (LTIP) is similar to a mutual fund and includes both domestic and global investments. All securities are handled by outside managers. Funds invested in the LTIP include true endowments, funds functioning as endowments, and other funds that are not expected to be spent for at least three years. The objective of the pool is to produce a reasonable return coupled with capital appreciation.
