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The Altrusa International Foundation was established in 1962 as the charitable arm of Altrusa International. It funds the development and implementation of effective community services and leadership programs around the world. In total, over three million dollars have been given in community service grants and educational scholarships through our international outreach, committed to improving economic well-being and quality of life.
91% of International Foundation income goes back to our communities.
In the past five years, we have:
Distributed over $350,000 to volunteers at Altrusa Clubs in support of their local community service projects
Granted $53,000 in support to children and their families affected by diseases and disabilities
Partnered with healthcare organizations and provided over $28,000 in grants to Ghana and Mali in West Africa
Distributed $34,000 to communities left devastated in the wake of natural disasters around the world
Granted $47,000 in educational scholarships and awards to high school students and their sponsoring Altrusa Clubs
Giving Programs
Giving Programs
Support your Altrusa Foundation with a gift that gives back to your communities.
Lamplighter
Lamplighters are Altrusans or Altrusa Clubs who’ve contributed US$500 or more to the International Foundation in a twelve month period.
Individuals are recognized with a gold Lamplighter pin. An Altrusa Club receives a Lamplighter patch for their club banner.
Established in 1997, the name Club 21 was chosen to emphasize the Altrusa International Foundation’s commitment to children affected by disease and international health concerns in the 21st century.
Through an annual contribution of US$21.00 or more, an individual can become a part of the International Foundation’s effort to support this special fund. An annual contribution of US$210.00 or more allows an Altrusa Club to be a club-level member.
The Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. is committed to supporting reputable local organizations providing immediate, swift aid to the millions of people left devastated in the wake of recent disasters.
Designed to be the legacy for the future, the Endowment Fund is invested. Interest income provides substantial support to the Grants Program and funds the Community Leadership Award.
Planned giving includes a bequest through your will, gifting through a retirement plan, annuity, or trust, donations via a life insurance policy, and other types of deferred giving that benefit Foundation.
Through the Foundation Grants Program, the Foundation provides assistance to individuals and helps Altrusa Clubs carry out the independent programs of community service with funds for vocational assistance; graduate school assistance to international students from developing countries; literacy projects; and community service projects sponsored by local Altrusa Clubs.
Altrusa Foundation Grant Applications are only available through local Altrusa Clubs. Individuals and projects must be sponsored by an Altrusa Club in their community. Altrusans can find Grant Application Information by logging into the Members area of the Altrusa website.
Foundation Banner
Foundation Header
Foundation
The Altrusa International Foundation was established in 1962 as the charitable arm of Altrusa International. It funds the development and implementation of effective community services and leadership programs around the world. In total, over three million dollars have been given in community service grants and educational scholarships through our international outreach, committed to improving economic well-being and quality of life.
91% of International Foundation income goes back to our communities.
In the past five years, we have:
Giving Programs
Giving Programs
Support your Altrusa Foundation with a gift that gives back to your communities.
Lamplighter
Lamplighters are Altrusans or Altrusa Clubs who’ve contributed US$500 or more to the International Foundation in a twelve month period.
Individuals are recognized with a gold Lamplighter pin. An Altrusa Club receives a Lamplighter patch for their club banner.
Lucente Lamplighter
The Lucente Lamplighter is named after Josie Lucente, who served 20 years as the Altrusa International Foundation’s Executive Director.
An individual who is honored, or makes, a total of ten US$500 contributions receives the unique Lucente Lamplighter pin.
Club 21 Program
Established in 1997, the name Club 21 was chosen to emphasize the Altrusa International Foundation’s commitment to children affected by disease and international health concerns in the 21st century.
Through an annual contribution of US$21.00 or more, an individual can become a part of the International Foundation’s effort to support this special fund. An annual contribution of US$210.00 or more allows an Altrusa Club to be a club-level member.
Information Brochure
Membership Form
Guidelines
Application Form
Follow-Up Form
Disaster Relief Fund
The Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. is committed to supporting reputable local organizations providing immediate, swift aid to the millions of people left devastated in the wake of recent disasters.
Endowment Fund
Designed to be the legacy for the future, the Endowment Fund is invested. Interest income provides substantial support to the Grants Program and funds the Community Leadership Award.
Planned Giving
Planned giving includes a bequest through your will, gifting through a retirement plan, annuity, or trust, donations via a life insurance policy, and other types of deferred giving that benefit Foundation.
Grants
Through the Foundation Grants Program, the Foundation provides assistance to individuals and helps Altrusa Clubs carry out the independent programs of community service with funds for vocational assistance; graduate school assistance to international students from developing countries; literacy projects; and community service projects sponsored by local Altrusa Clubs.
Altrusa Foundation Grant Applications are only available through local Altrusa Clubs. Individuals and projects must be sponsored by an Altrusa Club in their community. Altrusans can find Grant Application Information by logging into the Members area of the Altrusa website.
Altrusa Foundation Publications
2016-2017 Foundation Annual Report
Audited Financial Statements Years Ended May 31, 2017 and 2016
990 Filing 2016-2017 State Tax Return
990 Filing 2016-2017 Federal Tax Return
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