The League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation (Education Foundation) is a not-for-profit corporation under 501 (c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, established to support the educational mission of the League of Women Voters. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. The Education Foundation provides a number of opportunities for support that may be tailored to the needs and desires of individual donors

Contribution to the General Operating Fund
Donations that are not otherwise restricted go into the general operating fund of the Education Foundation for maintenance of the building and to support ongoing League educational activities. These donations enable the League to maintain and expand the level of programs and services made available to local Leagues and the public at large.

Contribution to the Building Fund
Our building currently needs approximately $50,000 of masonry work and replacement of second story windows. Contributions to this fund will enable us to move forward with necessary maintenance.

Contribution to Specific Projects
The Education Foundation is able to operate many special projects as the result of generous funding and in-kind services provided by institutional donors. Ongoing support enables it to sponsor a range of youth programs and to publish League brochures for distribution to the public. The Education Foundation welcomes donations of goods and services – particularly in the areas of technology and public relations.

Contribute to the Centennial Fund
The Centennial Fund is a perpetually endowed fund of the Education Foundation. It gives donors the opportunity to ensure the ongoing financial health of the League as it approaches its completion of its first century of operation. Click to view the following Centennial Fund documents:

The Centennial Plan Objectives

The Centennial Plan

The Centennial Plan Brochure

The Centennial Plan Named Funds

The Centennial Fund Donors - Currently not yet available.

Become a Member of the 1919 Society
Individuals who remember the Education Foundation in their wills automatically become members of the 1919 Society, upon notification of that they have included it in their wills.

Planned Giving to the Education Foundation
The League Education Foundation will work with interested individuals and their attorneys/financial advisors to plan gifting programs tailored to their individual needs and desires. Click here for more information about planned giving. Donors may wish to consider a gift of appreciated securities in lieu of a cash contribution. Click here for information about how to transfer securities to the Education Foundation.

DONOR RECOGNITION
The Education Foundations owes a debt of gratitude to its donors at all levels, whose names may be viewed by clicking here. Beginning in July, 2010, the Education Foundation will publicly acknowledge all contributors absent individual requests for anonymity.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you would like to speak with someone about ways in which you or your organization can support the Education Foundation, email lwvny@lwvny.org. Someone form our state office will contact you in the near future.