Our community faces new challenges everyday. Many of these challenges are not met through public funding. This presents an opportunity for the Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation to help. Founded in 1987, the Foundation  has funded many projects, including arts, education, music, neighborhood services and social service groups. The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation, a 501(c)3 corporation, was established to provide needed funds for projects and organizations, primarily in theFresno County area. Since inception, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been provided to our community through the Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation. There are many challenges and opportunities facing our community’s future. The need to make a real difference has never been greater. Your gift will provide  for the betterment of Fresno.  Make the right choice and support the Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation.  Consistent with the Foundation's philosophy of conservative fiscal management its funds are independently managed by experienced professional money managers.   Estate planning and philanthropy can be partners. Your desire to continue to benefit your charitable interests can be a vital part of your plans. Charitable gifts can be included in your estate plan. Check with your attorney and CPA for current IRS regulations to determine the amount that you can deduct for federal and state income tax purposes.   With your support, the Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation will continue to help our community be a better place in which to live and work. The entire community will prosper from your generosity.   The following is a list of some of the projects and groups that the Foundation has helped: à Salvation Army à Fresno Area Freeway Murals à Make-A–Wish Foundation à Rotary Amphitheater at Woodward Park à Fresno Water Tower Restoration à Jefferson Elementary School à Fresno Art Museum à Fresno State Allergy Free Garden à West Fresno Boys and Girls Club à Break the Barriers à Fresno Chaffee Zoo à Children’s Hospital Central California à Rotary Playland/Storyland à Central California Blood Center à Boy Scouts à Solar Cooker Project à Camp Royal à Rotaplast à Fresno County Library à Valley Freeze Coalition à Ronald McDonald House à Fresno Urban Neighborhood Development Corporation à F.I.R.M. , Inc. à Focus Forward à Kipp Academy à The Dictionary Project à Fresno Unified School District à Angola Million Dollar Dream Rotary Water Project à Wichita Rotary Tornado Relief      Yes, I would like to become a  member of  The Rotary  Club of Fresno Foundation Benefactor Society by contributing $1,000 or more by:                    ____Will                   ____ Living Trust                 ____Charitable Remainder Trust                 ____Life Insurance                      ____IRA/401 (k)                      ____Other (securities, etc.) Benefactors will receive a Benefactor pin with  a $1,000 contribution. _____Yes, The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation may publish my name as an example to others. _____ No, I would like my name withheld from all publications  and to remain anonymous. Name:______________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________State:________ Zip: ___________ Phone: (________)__________________________________________ Email (optional): _________________________________________ Signature:_________________________________ Date:_________ The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation would like to thank you for your generous support. Please return this form  to: The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation 2307 N. Fine Ave Fresno, CA 93727 Phone: (559) 453-2404 Website: www.fresnorotary.org                    Yes, I want to support the Rotary Club of FresnoFoundation in the following way: 1. _____ Please bill me $25 per quarter, so I may become a sustaining member ($100 per year). 2. Enclosed is my contribution in the amount of $______ or bill me as follows:                 A. _____ $500 - Framed certificate and Fresno Fellow Pin                 B. _____ $2,500 - Fresno Fellow Sapphire Pin                 C. _____  $5,000 - Fresno Fellow  Ruby Pin                 D. _____ $10,000 - Fresno Fellow Diamond Pin _____Yes, The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation may publish my name as an example to others. _____ No, I would like my name withheld from all publications and to remain anonymous. Name:______________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________State:________ Zip: ___________ Phone: (________)__________________________________________ Email (optional): _________________________________________ Signature:_________________________________ Date:__________ The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation would like to thank you for your generous support. Please return this form and make checks payable to: The Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation 2307 N. Fine Ave Fresno, CA 93727 Phone: (559) 453-2404 Website: www.fresnorotary.org