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Altrusa International Foundation, Inc.
Since 1962, the Altrusa International Foundation has demonstrated a strong and enduring commitment to serve communities both here in the United States and abroad. We advance this commitment by supporting local Altrusans in their community efforts to provide for the care and enrichment of those most in need.
Each year, we award more than $325,000 in grant funding to our Altrusa and ASTRA Clubs, as well as to international agencies, to support healthcare, educational, and economic development initiatives that truly impact thousands of children and under-resourced communities. Moreover, through our disaster relief aid program, we provide timely response and financial support to communities affected by natural disasters and other devastating crises.
We are a collective of more than 6,000 servant leaders who strive to serve their communities with their time, talent, and financial resources.
Join us as we continue the work of building better communities.
The Impact
The Altrusa International Foundation, Inc’s newsletter, supporting Altrusans in service and leadership to their communities
In support of International President Linda Smith’s challenge to all Altrusans to commit one Intentional Act of Kindness each week of the biennium, the Altrusa International Foundation also challenges all Altrusans to commit to Intentional Acts of Giving. The monetary support that you provide to the Foundation supports service projects in your local communities, funding for Association and Foundation award winners, Disaster Relief in response to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires and other disasters, and Club 21 projects supporting organizations that aim to meet the 21st century health concerns of children through domestic camps and international projects.
The biennium consists of 104 weeks, or 104 opportunities to commit to acts of kindness and acts of giving. For as little as the equivalent of $1 per week, or a gift of $104, you can join the ranks of Altrusans committed to furthering the goal of Leading to a Better Community.
Gifts made beginning January 1, 2024 will count towards the Intentional Acts of Giving biennium fundraising campaign.
Donations to the Intentional Acts of Giving campaign can be done in five levels, each representing the equivalent of an average gift per week, from $1 per week to $25 per week. What does this gift mean? Below are actual examples of Altrusa projects at each of the spending levels. Imagine, your gift of $2,600 could provide apartment furniture and furnishings (kitchen and bedroom) for 2 homeless abused women and her children residing in transitional housing or provide books for 173 head start elementary students. Select the level that’s right for you and see the impact that your gift could have.
Level 1: Ally total gift: $104 (about $1/week)
Level 2: Builder total gift: $520 (about $5/week)
Level 3: Sustainer total gift: $1,040 (about $10/week)
Level 4: Champion total gift: $2,080 (about $20/week)
Level 5: Hero total gift: $2,600 (about $25/week)
What is the impact of your gift today? (Sample taken from actual Altrusa Club service projects)
For $104
Purchase 15 literacy journals for middle school students
Provide two books for 7 elementary students
Provide 1 magazine cart for disabled veterans
For $520
Provide 2 drop-out prevention and life-skills workshops for 130 at-risk, low-income high school students
Provide food, clothing and household items for 26 low-income seniors
Provides 34 backpacks pre-filled with school supplies and snacks for homeless children
For $1,040
Provide apartment furniture and furnishings (kitchen and bedroom) for 1 homeless abused woman and her children residing in transitional housing
Provide 104 grab-and-go snack bags for residents at Ronald McDonald House charities
Provide 6 book carts for low-income and disabled veterans and seniors
For $2,080
Literacy program incentive prize gift cards for 114 foster children
Therapeutic art supplies for 114 foster children
Prom dresses and accessories for 45 low-income high school students
Scholastic books for 70 children in grades k-6
For $2,600
Books for 173 Head Start elementary students
Blankets, laundry and personal hygiene items for 130 low-income seniors and adults facing eviction
5 drop-out prevention and life-skills workshops for 130 at-risk, low-income 9th-12th grade students
Provide apartment furniture and furnishings (kitchen and bedroom) for 2 homeless abused women and her children residing in transitional housing
All donations (except Club 21 memberships) count toward Lamplighter status.
Donors at each level will be celebrated in future issues of the Impact, as well as receive special recognition at the 2025 International Convention in Quebec City.
Club 21 Program
Established in 1997, the Club 21 Program is committed to supporting programs for children affected by disease and disabilities; as well as international healthcare curriculum. As members of Club 21, we are given an opportunity to extend a hand to these children and families.
Altrusans can find more information about Foundation Programs including the Lamplighter and Lucente Lamplighter, Club 21, Disaster Relief, Endowment Fund, Planned Giving, Foundation Grants and the Community Leadership Award, by logging in to the Altrusa Foundation website.
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Altrusa International Foundation, Inc.
Since 1962, the Altrusa International Foundation has demonstrated a strong and enduring commitment to serve communities both here in the United States and abroad. We advance this commitment by supporting local Altrusans in their community efforts to provide for the care and enrichment of those most in need.
Each year, we award more than $325,000 in grant funding to our Altrusa and ASTRA Clubs, as well as to international agencies, to support healthcare, educational, and economic development initiatives that truly impact thousands of children and under-resourced communities. Moreover, through our disaster relief aid program, we provide timely response and financial support to communities affected by natural disasters and other devastating crises.
We are a collective of more than 6,000 servant leaders who strive to serve their communities with their time, talent, and financial resources.
Join us as we continue the work of building better communities.
The Impact
The Altrusa International Foundation, Inc’s newsletter, supporting Altrusans in service and leadership to their communities
VOLUME 1 November 2019
VOLUME 2 February 2020
VOLUME 3 June 2020
VOLUME 4 November 2020
VOLUME 5 February 2021
VOLUME 6 June 2021
VOLUME 7 November 2021
VOLUME 8 February 2022
VOLUME 9 August 2022
VOLUME 10 November 2022
VOLUME 11 February 2023
VOLUME 12 June 2023
VOLUME 13 January 2024
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International DonationsIntentional Acts of Giving Campaign
In support of International President Linda Smith’s challenge to all Altrusans to commit one Intentional Act of Kindness each week of the biennium, the Altrusa International Foundation also challenges all Altrusans to commit to Intentional Acts of Giving. The monetary support that you provide to the Foundation supports service projects in your local communities, funding for Association and Foundation award winners, Disaster Relief in response to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires and other disasters, and Club 21 projects supporting organizations that aim to meet the 21st century health concerns of children through domestic camps and international projects.
The biennium consists of 104 weeks, or 104 opportunities to commit to acts of kindness and acts of giving. For as little as the equivalent of $1 per week, or a gift of $104, you can join the ranks of Altrusans committed to furthering the goal of Leading to a Better Community.
Gifts made beginning January 1, 2024 will count towards the Intentional Acts of Giving biennium fundraising campaign.
Donations to the Intentional Acts of Giving campaign can be done in five levels, each representing the equivalent of an average gift per week, from $1 per week to $25 per week. What does this gift mean? Below are actual examples of Altrusa projects at each of the spending levels. Imagine, your gift of $2,600 could provide apartment furniture and furnishings (kitchen and bedroom) for 2 homeless abused women and her children residing in transitional housing or provide books for 173 head start elementary students. Select the level that’s right for you and see the impact that your gift could have.
Level 1: Ally total gift: $104 (about $1/week)
Level 2: Builder total gift: $520 (about $5/week)
Level 3: Sustainer total gift: $1,040 (about $10/week)
Level 4: Champion total gift: $2,080 (about $20/week)
Level 5: Hero total gift: $2,600 (about $25/week)
What is the impact of your gift today? (Sample taken from actual Altrusa Club service projects)
For $104
For $520
For $1,040
For $2,080
For $2,600
All donations (except Club 21 memberships) count toward Lamplighter status.
Donors at each level will be celebrated in future issues of the Impact, as well as receive special recognition at the 2025 International Convention in Quebec City.
Club 21 Program
Established in 1997, the Club 21 Program is committed to supporting programs for children affected by disease and disabilities; as well as international healthcare curriculum. As members of Club 21, we are given an opportunity to extend a hand to these children and families.
Thank you for your support.
2020-2021 Club 21 Program
Supported OrganizationsClub 21 Program Guidelines
DownloadClub 21 Program Application
DownloadFoundation Website
Altrusans can find more information about Foundation Programs including the Lamplighter and Lucente Lamplighter, Club 21, Disaster Relief, Endowment Fund, Planned Giving, Foundation Grants and the Community Leadership Award, by logging in to the Altrusa Foundation website.
Altrusa Foundation Publications
Audited Financial Statements Years Ended May 31, 2022 and 2021
Download2020-2021 State of Illinois Tax Return
Download990 Filing 2020-2021 Federal Tax Return
DownloadFoundation History
DownloadBylaws & Policies 2021-2022
DownloadDisaster Relief Aid Brochure
DownloadClub 21 Program 2020-2021
DownloadPlanned Giving - Donor Round Table Brochure
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