Support Ruthmere Forever
What is Ruthmere Forever?
"Ruthmere Forever" is the principal repository for philanthropic support of Ruthmere Campus programs.
The Ruthmere Forever Fund supports our direct operational costs and also leverages community match options for upcoming grants applications. For many Ruthmere supporters, this is where your gift can have its greatest impact.
- RUTHMERE FOREVER IS A GAME CHANGER
- 1. By making a Ruthmere Forever gift, your philanthropy will be leveraged in a variety of ways. First your contribution is available and accessible for direct support of current programs. Over the past several years, nearly 25% of Ruthmere's operational support has come in the form of Ruthmere Forever gifts.
- 2. A Ruthmere Forever contribution is also designated at the time of your gift for optional use in the "Ruthmere Forever Match Pool," meaning that it can be utilized for the purpose of either public or private match support in grant applications for a wide variety of Ruthmere Campus projects and programs. Your generosity is fully leveraged!
When you participate with a Ruthmere Forever gift, you ensure that the history, art and culture that you have come to love at Ruthmere will continue for generations to come.
Click to make a Ruthmere Forever Gift Online
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SENDING PAPER CHECKS FOR RUTHMERE FOREVER GIFTS:
1. Make your check out "RUTHMERE" in any amount.
2. Write "Ruthmere Forever" on the memo line of your check.
3. Send check to:
302 E. Beardsley Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46514
Ruthmere Forever gifts are 100% tax deductible. Ruthmere Forever is separate and distinct from Ruthmere membership support and does not carry membership benefits.
Endowment Support
If you prefer to use your annual Ruthmere Forever gift to support our endowment funds, please contact Executive Director Bill Firstenberger at 574-264-0330 Ext. 105 or email bfirstenberger@ruthmere.org. to discuss the worthy options.