MAKE A GIFT TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS/SCHOOLS!
Thank you for considering a donation in support of our students and schools! The Ripon Education Foundation is committed to supporting academic achievement, as well as innovative teaching and learning. Since 1997, our generous donors have given over $855,000 to support the work of the Ripon Education Foundation.
We would love to add you to our growing list of donors – people who deeply care about our students’ futures.
DONATE VIA CREDIT CARD
Make a tax-deductible, online credit card donation below.
MAIL A CHECK
Download and complete the Mail-In Donation Form below.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE...
RASD Faculty and Staff Payroll Deduction
RASD employees are eligible to donate a percentage of their pay to the Ripon Education Foundation. Individual monthly donations range from $2 to $30 totaling over $5,000 a year. The Foundation applies all payroll deduction contributions toward funding Teaching and Learning Grants. For more information please contact the RASD Payroll and Benefits Manager at the district Business Office.
Planned Gifts, Memorial Gifts, IRA Distributions, and Appreciated Securities
Please contact Cheryl Fowler, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation at cheryl@oshkoshareacf.org or Lyn McCarthy, President, REF Board of Directors at mccarthyl@retirees.ripon.edu.
Charitable IRA
Turn your individual retirement accounts (IRAs) into tax-saving charitable gifts without federal tax penalty. Your retirement funds can go further than ever before. Extended tax benefits allow more people to experience the joy of giving during their lifetimes.
Will or Trust Bequest
Leave a portion of your property upon your death to support the Ripon Education Foundation, benefiting the Ripon Area School District via bequests or trusts.
Memorial Gifts
Honor a loved one or group through development of a memorial fund.
Retirement Assets (401k and IRA)
Maximize value by avoiding income and estate taxes, and receive a tax deduction.
Securities (stock, bonds and mutual funds)
Receive a deduction for the full fair market value and avoid paying tax on your capital gains.
Real Estate
Receive a tax deduction for the appraised market value and avoid paying tax on your capital gains.
For more information on how to give to the Ripon Education Foundation through these means, please email us at riponeducationfoundation@gmail.com.
Create A Scholarship
Memorialize or honor a family member or friend by establishing a scholarship fund in their name. It’s a simple and straightforward process. The Ripon Education Foundation partners with the Oshkosh Area Foundation to administer and manage these funds. For information on how to establish a scholarship contact Board President Lyn McCarthy at mccarthyl@retirees.ripon.edu.
Questions? Email riponeducationfoundation@gmail.com and a board member will be in touch soon.