ways to give
Special Projects/
ANNUAL FUND
The annual fund supports the general operations of the Foundation as well as the staff and students at Roosevelt High School. We fund projects brought to us through our Grant application. Through this process we provide opportunities that are not possible with Roosevelt’s current state funding. Examples of our funding include: mock trial competition fees, professional development for staff, updating of trophy cases throughout the school, Annual Senior Party, photography equipment for the journalism department, visiting authors and much more.
STudent
Scholarships
The Foundation provides over $30,000 in scholarship funds each year to graduating seniors annually. These scholarship opportunities are generously funded by Roosevelt alumni, supporters, parents and community members. These scholarships are both merit and need-based, and cover a variety of student interests. “Named Scholarships” honor a special person and require a minimum annual donation of $2,500. Many opt to support the foundation anonymously, which has no minimum donation amount. We depend on both forms of support to ensure our ability to provide these valuable gifts to graduating seniors.
Memorial
fund
Losing a loved one is always tough, and we keep all our alumni in our thoughts. Many alumni who have passed leave a legacy by designating monetary gifts to the Foundation. If this is something your loved one has in their wishes, please reach out to the Foundation to set up a fund In Memory or In Honor of them to support our annual fund or a designated program. If you have loved ones asking how they can donate, simply fill out our online form and leave the name of the individual in the HONORARIUM box.
Event
Sponsorship
The Foundation hosts events throughout the year to raise money for our Annual Fund. Our two major events are the Rider Cup, which is a golf outing at Waveland in May of each year, and R Party, which is a fun celebration of rider pride hosted each fall. These two events are currently our biggest fundraisers and we are always looking for individuals and corporations to sponsor these events. If you are interested in sponsorship, please click on the event links below to donate or contact the Foundation.
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Giving a Gift of Stock
Contact Chris Diebel to discuss further:
A Tax-Savvy Way to Benefit from Growing Assets
Securities and mutual funds that have increased in value and been held for more than one year are popular assets to use when making a gift to the TRHS Foundation. Making a gift of securities or mutual funds offers you the chance to support our work while realizing important benefits for yourself.
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When you donate appreciated securities or mutual funds in support of our mission, you can reduce or even eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the transfer. You may also be entitled to a federal income tax charitable deduction based on the fair market value of the securities at the time of the transfer.
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Securities are most often used to support our work in the form of:
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An outright gift: When you donate securities to the TRHS Foundation, you receive the same income tax savings that you would if you wrote a check, but with the added benefit of eliminating capital gains taxes on the transfer, which can be as high as 20%.
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A transfer-on-death (TOD) account: By placing a TOD designation on your brokerage or investment account, that account will be paid to one or more persons or charities after your lifetime.
Additional ways to fund your gift:
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A gift in your will or living trust
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A donor-advised fund
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An endowed gift
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A charitable gift annuity
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A charitable remainder trust
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A charitable lead trust
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The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as tax advice. Please consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific circumstances.