Contribution
Programs
KDF’s
professionally-managed Endowment Fund exists to
fund KDF’s programs, such as grants and scholarships.
The Fund is the result of both club and individual
contributions, as described below.
The
Case Van Kleef Fellowship
A
“Van Kleef Fellowship” permanently honors an individual
who has dedicated outstanding time or service
to Kiwanis.
A Van Kleef Fellowship may be bestowed at the request
of an individual, club, division, or the district. Kiwanians and others can be recognized as a “Case
Van Kleef Fellow” or a “Distinguished Case Van Kleef Fellow” for donations of $1,000 or $2,000, respectively.
All contributions received toward a Van Kleef Fellowship are designated for the Endowment Fund.
The “Case Van Kleef Fellowship” is named for Mr. Case Van Kleef, a Kiwanian who has contributed endlessly
to Kiwanis, and who has achieved greatly. In addition to serving as the Kiwanis
International President, Case Van Kleef served two consecutive terms as the President of the Kiwanis District Foundation at
a critical time in its development, providing much needed
leadership.
Annual Kiwanis Club Giving Campaign
Each year, KDF asks Kiwanis Clubs to contribute according
to its membership level or as it is able. Currently, clubs are asked to contribute a minimum of
$5.00 per member from its service or charitable giving account. Funds received are dedicated to both the
Endowment Fund and discretionary accounts, including
KDF’s Scholarship and Grant Programs. All contributing clubs receive a banner patch and other recognition.
Awards are given to top per capita and total amount donor clubs.
The Tribute/Memorial Program
This program is used to honor the memory of others
or convey the sentiments of donors on anniversaries, birthdays, or other special occasions. Contributions a
the discretion of the donor can be given for general purpose or a restricted or specific purpose.
The KDF Legacy Society
The KDF Legacy Society was created in 2002 as an
individual charitable giving and recognition program. Kiwanians and their families can leave their legacy to
Kiwanis through this program. As an IRS 501(c)(3) organization, KDF can assist in various ways to reduce
potential Federal and Wisconsin Income and Estate taxes, while allowing donations benefiting Kiwanis.
Contributions, at the discretion of the donor, can be given for either a general or specific purpose.
Gaining membership into the Legacy Society is easy
and can be achieved in one of two ways: , provide for KDF in your estate planning documents and
then notify KDF. This can be a bequest in your Will or Trust, or through other documents, such as a charitable
annuity. (Your estate planning attorney can counsel
you in this regard.) , make lifetime gifts of cash or in kind to KDF in excess of $500. All monies
received under the Legacy Society program are included in the Endowment Fund, unless otherwise
designated by the donor.
For
more information, please contact:
Jan
Williams, KDF Secretary
