Charitable Contribution Opportunities at Farmamerica
Private - Foundation
Funding/Grants
Foundations will be solicited on an annual basis for specific projects
at Farmamerica
Individual
Memberships/Donations/Memorial Gifts
Memberships: Members are eligible for free admission to the
Fall Fair, 10% discounts on gift shop purchases, personal invites to
functions and recognition in Farmamerica publications, along with a free
subscription to Over the Fence Post, Farmamerica’s Newsletter.
Individual Membership $25.00
Family Membership $50.00
Sustaining $100.00
Contributing $250.00
` Patron $500.00
Visionary $1,000.00
Donations in any amount are always welcome. Memorial and/or remembrance gifts can also be made in memory of someone who has died, or for someone you wish to honor. Gifts are acknowledged to the recipient with no mention of the gift amount.
Gifts in Kind
Donation of equipment, machinery, goods, antiques, etc are welcome.
Gifts become the property of Farmamerica and Farmamerica reserves the
right to refuse items and/or use and display.
Endowment Gifts
The Searle Family Fund for Farmamerica is a permanent endowment fund to benefit Farmamerica. This endowment preserves capital assets, provides a vehicle for donors with an interest in the future of agriculture, allows for income to Farmamerica while still experiencing growth of principal; provides access to sophisticated estate planning vehicles, and builds an income stream for Farmamerica.
Gift to the endowment are invested and the principal amount in the endowment is never spent. Each year Farmamerica may use the interest and dividend income from the fund for projects, educational opportunities or operating, or it can be reinvested at the discretion of the Farmamerica Board of Directors.
Gifts may be in the form of cash, real estate, insurance, annuities, bequests, etc. All gifts are fully tax deductible. Estate planning is unique to each individual and you may want to consult your attorney and/or accountant to see how you can receive the maximum tax benefit for your gift or contact the Minnesota Community Foundation.
Corporate
Naming Rights
Designated areas are available for naming rights. Fees for naming rights
begin at $15,000. Installment payments available. Recognition provided
through a plaque in a suitable location, photo and accompanying news
story and the Farmamerica newsletter.
Partnerships
Corporations can be part of a team to tell the story of agriculture.
Recognition provided in Visitor's Center. Opportunities for exhibits in
the Farmamerica Visitors Center possible for an annual fee beginning at
$500.
Sponsorships
Opportunities for corporations, private businesses and civic groups to
sponsor specific events or sites at Farmamerica.
All gifts are tax-deductible and can be mailed to 7367 360th Avenue Waseca, MN 56093