Donate to the Axe Athletics Endowment
Background
We know that for some students, athletics is a point of engagement that makes a big difference in their long-term scholastic success. For others, athletics combine with academics to launch them to high-level collegiate and career success. And we believe high-quality athletics experiences help build superior citizens. The Axe Athletics Endowment Fund aims to support high-quality athletics experiences for the greatest number of students at South Eugene High School.
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Beginning with the initial major contribution from Axe Hall of Fame Dinner Founding Sponsor, The Kendall Auto Group, the Axemen Athletic Endowment has grown to provide long-term support for athletics at South Eugene High School. The initial fund contributions, including significant gifts from Bi-Mart, William Cornog ‘82, and Michelle and Bill Service ’79, enabled the establishment of an endowed investment fund now managed by the Oregon Community Foundation. The proceeds of the fund support athletics at South Eugene High School or any successor institutions in perpetuity.
Purpose
Provide resources to support high-quality athletics experiences for the maximum number of South Eugene High School students. This can be achieved with high-quality coaching, facilities, equipment, workouts, practices, and competitions.
How You Can Help
One of Friends of South’s goals is to enable friends and alumni to donate to the growth of the Axe Athletics Endowment, which will lead to needed, consistent, growing, support for all sports, both officially sanctioned by OSAA, currently 19 boys and girls teams, and at least 9 club sports teams.
Here are 4 ways to contribute your tax deductible donation to the Axe Athletics Endowment Fund.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
Contribute
Contribute through Friends of South, noting the direction for your donation to be added to the Axe Athletics Endowment
Consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA which can be directed to Friends of South Eugene High School. We would just ask that you request that your IRA administrator note the Axe Athletics Endowment in the check’s memo line or by way of an accompanying letter.
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Trust or Gift Annuity
Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Gift Annuity through the Oregon Community Foundation to which you can donate appreciated assets and benefit from income during your life before making the Axe Athletics Endowment the beneficiary.
Will
Remember the Axe Athletics Endowment, care of Friends of South Eugene High School in your will.
Friends of South Eugene is a DBA of the Axemen Booster Club, a charitable organization under IRS code 501 c3; tax-payer ID
Use of the annual proceeds of the endowment are recommended by the Athletic Director, and approved by the Axe Hall of Fame Board, and the Board of Directors of Friends of South Eugene.