What is a Family Fund?

A Family Fund is a wonderful way for you to help ensure, for generations to come, the future of  Volunteers of America's services. By establishing a Family Fund, you will honor your family's commitment to building a better community and at the same time establish a legacy of philanthropy for future generations for your family.

The importance and value of a Family Fund gift

A Family Fund gift might be considered a "Value Added Gift."  Value is added in three ways.  First, Family Fund gifts are invested and only the annual income produced is used to support services.  This makes the gift a permanent asset that allows Volunteers of America to better plan for the future.

Secondly, the founders of a Family Fund may choose which service they wish to support with the income generated  by their family fund.  You and your family members will receive an annual report detailing how the income generated by your Family Fund was used during the year.

Thirdly, a Family Fund gift provides more choices to the donor and, in many cases, provides direct benefit to the donor and/or loved ones.  The donor may choose from a number of gift techniques.

How to establish your Family Fund

The simplest method of establishing a Family Fund is by making a $1,000 gift of cash or property or a three year pledge of $333.33 per year.

For more information on establishing your family fund today, contact:

Allison Callegan Traxler
Director of Major Gifts and Development
(225) 387-0061
allison@voa-br.org