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“Helping young minds
burn brighter”
The O’Fallon High School
Endowment Fund LtdO’Fallon, Illinois
Dedicated to the philanthropic support of O’Fallon Township High School
What is the OTHS Endowment Fund?
Established in 1999 as an Illinois 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Operates independently from the school district's Board of Education.
What are the GOALS of the OTHS Endowment Fund?
Support commitment to educational excellence of
OTHS and its national recognition as one of our
country’s finest high schools.
Provide additional financial resources not available
through traditional school financing to perpetuate the
quality educational programs offered to students at
OTHS.
Why was Endowment Fund established?
The Endowment Fund was established to give alumni,
community members, businesses and all concerned,
an opportunity to provide additional financial resources
not available through governmental funding to enhance
the quality programs offered to students at O’Fallon
Township High School.
Who will the Endowment Fund benefit?
The funds contributed are used to provide
OTHS students with scholarships,
computer software, hardware, and other
resources to enrich their educational
opportunities.
What Fund Raisers does the Endowment Fund sponsor?
Golf tournament
Brick walk (at Smiley campus entrance)
The Fund now generates more than $30,000 annually for classroom grants.
Donations to the Endowment Fund are professionally invested
The principle always remains invested to perpetuate the fund.
Interest income and proceeds from our annual fundraiser are
awarded annually in the form of grants to fund scholarships and
finance projects for deserving clubs and departments that fulfill the
goals of the Endowment Fund.
What has the Endowment Fund financed?
Annual college scholarships & summer school scholarships
Programs for students
at risk of not graduating Software for Science, World
Language, Music Dept Computer equipment for
Broadcast Club & Scholar
Bowl Club
Video Equipment for Media Center & Literature classes
School-wide technology online expansion for student/staff
Science equipment Honor Society Stoles Robotics Club projects Art & Geometry collaboration project Art, Character Ed & Band Trophy Cases Challenge Day assemblies Smart Boards
GIFT OPTIONS
Cash Donation Appreciated Property - securities, stocks, bonds, mutual funds
Life Insurance - The Endowment Fund may be made the beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance or annuity policy.
Retirement Plans - Qualified Plans (IRA, 401k, 403b) as gifts can potentially save taxes for you and your estate.
Real Estate - Donations of a home, farm or other real estate property, for which the donor retains the right of lifetime residency.
Alumni Giving Corporate or Matching Gifts - Over 1,000 companies
match contributions to 501c3 institutions.
Donor Wall Display
Sponsors can be honored on our prominent
Display in the OTHS lobby:
Legacy $500,000
Benefactor $100,000
Visionary $ 50,000
Patron $ 25,000
Builder $ 10,000
Partner $ 5,000
*Please remember your gift is tax deductable to the extent allowed by
law.
DONOR Wall Display in OTHS Lobby
The Endowment Fund gives you the
opportunity
to make tax-deductible donations that will
enrich the educational experience, provide more
educational opportunities and ensure a
tradition of excellence for future generations of OTHS graduates.
