WIUM KDF

Charitable Giving

serving the WIUM District since 1983

Case Van Kleef (CVK) Fellowship  (formerly KDF Life Member) 

The “Case Van Kleef Fellowship” is named for 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.

 

A “Case 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. Unless otherwise designated, all contributions received toward a Van Kleef Fellowship are designated for the Endowment Fund.

 

To nominate an outstanding Kiwanian or worthy individual from you’re your community, click here for a nomination form.

 

Listing of CVK Fellows

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 benefitting 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: One, 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.) Two, 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.

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.

KDF Annual Report 

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