Continuing support of each Kiwanian and each Kiwanis Club is vital if the Foundation is to continue it's work with our youth. You can help in several ways:
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Tom Duncan Memorial Fund (also known as the Annual Club Gift): The T-O Foundation annual gift program is named in honor of former District Governor Tom Duncan. Although stricken with polio at age 20, Tom showed that handicaps need not deter persons from reaching their goals.
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Clubs are asked to donate $10 per member per year based on their September 30 membership.
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Clubs that donate $10 per member or a club donation of $500 or more receive special recognition at the annual T-O District Convention.
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Lt. Governors whose Divisions with 100% of Clubs that donate at least $5 per member or more, based on the most recent September 30 membership, will receive special recognition at the District Convention.
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C. T. Bush Award: The award is named after the founder of the Foundation who worked tirelessly for its success. The contributor or their designee is recognized with a specially-designed medallion for a $500 gift to the Foundation.
Click here for a pdf version of the CT Bush order form
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Gary Hicks Award: Gary Hicks was a long time Kiwanian and a small town newspaper publisher.
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He and his wife Linda published the Texas-Oklahoma Ki-Notes bulletin for over 19 years. Gary and Linda generously supported the District both financially and with professional services. The Gary Hicks award is given in acknowledgement of a gift of $1000 to the Foundation. The award is a specially designed medallion and lapel pin. Below is a picture of Gary and the Medallion.
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GARY HICKS AWARD ORDER FORM (PDF)
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Memorial Gifts: Gifts may be given by members or non-members in any amount. Types of memorial gifts include a memorial for a death of a friend or family member, to honor a person or recognize a special event.
Click Here for pdf version
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Legacy Society: A person may leave a lasting legacy to a life dedicated to helping others and help future Kiwanians maintain the Foundation's goals of supporting the district's youth. Memberships in the Legacy Society is offered to individuals who signify their intent to contribute at least $5000 by either:
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Providing a "planned gift" to the Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation Endowment Fund Or Making a charitable cash gift to the Foundation Endowment Fund.
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Download Legacy Society Brochure
Contact the Foundation for more information.
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Types of contributions
RESTRICTED GIFTS:
Endowed Scholarships
These funds are only available for these projects
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NON-RESTRICTED GIFTS:
Used as directed by Foundation Trustees to meet financial obligations
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The Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Donations are accepted from clubs, club members and individuals/business who want to support the work of the Foundation. Send your donation form and/or letter of explanation to:
Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation
P.O. Box 820945
North Richland Hills, TX 76182