Donations
WHAT’S IT ABOUT?
The Keith Gilmore Foundation, established in 1987, awards scholarships
every year to young people studying in the fields of Agriculture. Students
from across Canada have benefited through this program. Since its inception,
the Foundation has awarded approximately $175,000 for more than 140
scholarships.
HOW IS IT FINANCED – HOW CAN YOU HELP?
All of the funds available have been donated. The Foundation is governed by
a volunteer Board of Trustees who set policy and award scholarships. A high
percentage of the financing has come from purebred and commercial cattlmen,
many of whom are affiliated with the Hereford breed. Funds are raised in
a variety of ways, including:
- private, tax deductible donations,
- participating in an annual golf tournament and auction,
- naming The Keith Gilmore Foundation for consideration in one’s last will
and testament,
- in many instances, funds have been directed to The Foundation by generous
families who encourage friends of a loved one recently passed to
make donations to The Foundation in lieu of flowers at the funeral.
As the principal of the fund continues to grow, investment income provides
additional revenue for scholarships annually.
You are assured that 100 per cent of your donations are used directly to the
benefit of Agricultural students. It is the policy of the Trustees not to deplete
the principal of the fund so there is no danger The Keith Gilmore Foundation
will lose its ability to continue to assist young people.
Tax receipts are issued to everyone who donates to The Foundation.
Your participation is welcome at any level.
Cheques should be made payable and sent to:
The Keith Gilmore Foundation
5160 Skyline Way NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 6V1
The
Keith Gilmore Foundation is planning to raise an estimated amount of
$30,000 this year on fund-raising campaigns (i.e. The Keith Gilmore
Charity Golf Classic and private donations). It will cost our organization
an estimated $10,000 to raise these funds. The money raised will provide
scholarships to students in Junior Colleges, Universities and Post Graduate
Studies. As well, it will assist in helping to fund The Canadian Junior
Hereford Association Youth Program. For further information, please
contact Gordon Stephenson at 403-275-2662 or write The Keith Gilmore
Foundation, 5160 Skyline Way NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6V1