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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.
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The Altrusa International Foundation, Inc’s newsletter, supporting Altrusans in service and leadership to their communities
Help us celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Altrusa International Foundation with the 6 for 60 Giving Campaign. This 2-year campaign honors the Foundation’s enduring commitment to service and replaces last year’s Project Generosity challenge.
In honor of this special milestone, we ask that Altrusans and friends of the Foundation contribute at one (or more!) of the six giving levels:
$60 (light blue)
$160 (white)
$260 (teal)
$560 (dark blue)
$860 (maroon)
$1,060 (gold)
All gifts will receive a special commemorative ribbon. For all gifts since June 1, 2022, credit will be given to this campaign. Cumulative gifts, with the exception of Club 21, over $500 made in each fiscal year will be eligible for Lamplighter recognition.
Contributions made to the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. will help support:
Altrusa Club Grants Program
Club 21 Program
Disaster Relief Aid
ASTRA Scholarships
Mamie L. Bass Service Awards, Letha H. Brown Literacy Awards, Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Awards, and ASTRA Service Awards
Endowment
Anna H. Settle Community Leadership Award in Convention years
Campaign Details
All contributions are included from June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023
Gifts may be designated to the Grants Program, Lamplighter Program, Disaster Relief Fund, Endowment Fund, Club 21 Program, and/or Where Needed Most
The Altrusa International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Altrusans who donate also increase their Altrusa Club’s chance of winning The Debby Weber Fundraising Award!
The Debby Weber Fundraising Awards
These Altrusa Club awards are named in honor of former International Foundation Trustee Debby Weber. The top three Clubs with the largest fundraising gifts, and top three Clubs with the largest gifts per capita, will receive $1,500, $750, and $500 awards!
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.
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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
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International Donations6 for 60 Giving Campaign
Help us celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Altrusa International Foundation with the 6 for 60 Giving Campaign. This 2-year campaign honors the Foundation’s enduring commitment to service and replaces last year’s Project Generosity challenge.
In honor of this special milestone, we ask that Altrusans and friends of the Foundation contribute at one (or more!) of the six giving levels:
All gifts will receive a special commemorative ribbon. For all gifts since June 1, 2022, credit will be given to this campaign. Cumulative gifts, with the exception of Club 21, over $500 made in each fiscal year will be eligible for Lamplighter recognition.
Contributions made to the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. will help support:
Campaign Details
Altrusans who donate also increase their Altrusa Club’s chance of winning The Debby Weber Fundraising Award!
The Debby Weber Fundraising Awards
These Altrusa Club awards are named in honor of former International Foundation Trustee Debby Weber. The top three Clubs with the largest fundraising gifts, and top three Clubs with the largest gifts per capita, will receive $1,500, $750, and $500 awards!
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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