Contribute
to RAMP's Endowment Fund
What
is RAMP's Endowment Fund?
In 1999 the Board of Directors of RAMP established the Endowment
Fund as a way to increase RAMP's independence and
self-determination. RAMP's endowment will receive gifts, bequests,
and memorials that will provide support for independent living
services beyond what is possible through the annual operating
budget. The Endowment will be separate and distinct from the annual
operating budget of RAMP.
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How
will income from the Endowment be used?
The income generated by the Endowment will be used to enhance the
mission of RAMP. The principal will remain in the Fund. This allows
today's gift to continue giving.
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What
types of gifts can be made to RAMP's Endowment?
RAMP's Endowment Fund can receive donations in many forms. A few of the
most common types are:
- Bequests
You may bequest by Will a gift to the Endowment. With this method,
you have all of the enjoyment, use and disposition of the
intended gift during your lifetime and at death it is used to
support the work of RAMP.
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- Cash
& Securities
You may make an outright contribution of cash and/or securities
(stocks/bonds/mutual funds). A gift can be made on a periodic
basis. Gifts of appreciated stocks or bonds often provide significant
tax advantages for the donor.
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- Charitable
Gift Annuity
You may create an annuity that provides income for you or other
named persons, while gifting the remainder to the Endowment
Fund.
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- Charitable
Living or Testamentary Trust
You may create a charitable living trust or charitable
testamentary trust that allows you to
establish the designation of your assets after death on a
regular basis with tax benefits.
The trustee whom you select distributes the trust assets or the
income from the assets to
the charitable organization you have designated.
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- Life
Insurance
You may consider making an outright gift of an existing life
insurance policy or purchasing
a new policy, designating it to the Endowment Fund, and naming
RAMP as owner and beneficiary.
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- Additional
Gifts
Every situation is unique and there may be additional giving options
that can work specifically for you. For determining which types
of gifts will most benefit you, we recommend you discuss all
options with a tax advisor.
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How
can you get more information about the Endowment?
You can obtain more information and answers to your questions by
contacting Amy Morris at RAMP,
(815)968-7467 v/tty.
We encourage you to consult an attorney or financial planner when
preparing or amending your will or estate plan.
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Contribute to RAMP's Stephenson County Capital Campaign
After nine years serving the Stephenson County community our Freeport RAMP office found the Capital Campaign necessary to continue to meet the growing need for RAMP services in Stephenson County. In 1997 RAMP provided services to 67 people in the community, 10 years later we are providing services to over 350 Stephenson County residents! At our previous rental location the elevator would break down frequently. Having consumers and staff members with mobility limitations made our previous location inaccessible. RAMP is a non-profit that over the years has a proven track record of being fiscally responsible so after taking the time to explore our options, the decision to purchase a building made not only fiscal sense but accessible sense for our consumers and employees. Contact the Stephenson County RAMP office for more information (815)233-1128.
Sponsor
a Wheel-A-Thon
RAMP holds a Wheel-A-Thon event during the
year in DeKalb, Stephenson and Winnebago counties that raises awareness
and funds to support independent living opportunities for people with
disabilities. These events include several sponsor opportunities for
businesses with some significant public relations benefits. Call your
local RAMP office for more info.
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Participate
in a Wheel-A-Thon
RAMP holds a Wheel-A-Thon
event during the year in DeKalb, Stephenson and Winnebago
counties that raises awareness and funds to support independent
living opportunities for people with disabilities. Business teams,
couples, families and individuals show their support for RAMP
by raising pledges and maneuvering a route while using
a wheelchair. Call your local RAMP office for more info.
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Volunteer
at a Wheel-A-Thon
RAMP holds a Wheel-A-Thon
event during the year in DeKalb, Stephenson and Winnebago
counties that raises awareness and funds to support independent
living opportunities for people with disabilities. Volunteers are always
appreciated at these events to offer participant encouragement, serve
food or help with registration. Call your local RAMP office for more
info.
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Volunteer
to help with mailings
RAMP has several large mailings throughout the year to promote
events and solicit funds. Some mailings take a half a day to complete,
while others may take several days. Tasks usually include stuffing
envelopes and affixing labels, and breakfast or lunch is often provided
for our volunteers,
depending on the length of the project. Call the Rockford RAMP
office for more info at (815) 968-7467 v/tty.
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Volunteer
to help with Slant deliveries
RAMP publishes a 16-page newspaper, six times a year. The Slant
is free to anyone who requests it and circulates to approximately 7,500
people. Over 5,000 are directly mailed,
while the remaining are placed at established delivery sites including
supermarkets, banks, businesses, churches and so on. Mileage is
reimbursed for anyone wishing to assist us with our Slant
deliveries to these designated sites. Call the Rockford RAMP office
for more info, at
(815) 968-7467 v/tty.
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