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Donate to Wilder

Your support helps build hopeful futures for children, families and communities in Saint Paul and beyond.

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Give now and support our mission to improve lives today and for generations to come!

For more than a century, the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation has worked to improve the lives and well-being of children, families and communities. When you support our local nonprofit, you help us create lasting, positive change rooted in people. Your gift and generosity directly impacts people in Saint Paul and beyond, today and for generations to come!

Make a one-time donation or give monthly to become a Wilder Sustainer using our secure online form below. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. If you have any questions, please call us at 651-280-2449 or email us at hereforgood@wilder.org.

We are happy to answer any questions about your charitable contribution.

Get in touch: hereforgood@wilder.org
Donate by phone: 651-280-2449 or 651-280-2000
Donate by mail: Send a check (payable) to
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Attn: Advancement Office
451 Lexington Parkway North
Saint Paul, MN 55104

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Can I send a check through the mail?

Yes! To send a gift via mail, please make your check payable to Wilder Foundation and mail to:

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Attn: Advancement Office
451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104

How can my business or corporate group sponsor Wilder Foundation?

Become a sponsor for our special fundraising initiatives and donor events. Wilder offers sponsorship opportunities to businesses, agencies, and community organizations. For more information about Corporate Giving, please contact sponsor@wilder.org or (651) 280-2449.

Could my employer match my gift?

Yes. Many companies, foundations, and nonprofits offer a matching gift program. To obtain a match for your tax-deductible donation to Wilder Foundation, contact your HR department or Community Giving department. Conditions and criteria for gift matching vary by employer.

Wilder Foundation Tax ID Number: 41-0693889

Send all forms to:

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Attn: Advancement Office
451 Lexington Parkway N
St. Paul, MN 55104

Could I donate regularly through my paycheck?

Yes. Through payroll giving, employees can donate regularly and tax-free to Wilder Foundation via their paychecks. To start donating, contact your HR department or payroll office.

Wilder Foundation Tax ID Number: 41-0693889

How do I make Wilder Foundation a beneficiary on my will, trust, estate plan, retirement plan, or life insurance policy?

With thoughtful planning, you can leave a meaningful legacy that reflects your values of helping others. A planned gift can be as simple as naming Wilder as a beneficiary of your IRA or require more complex planning in partnership with your advisors. If you have already included Wilder Foundation in your estate plans, or if you are interested in learning more about different vehicles for Planned Giving, please contact Anne Rodenberg at (651) 280-2443 or anne.rodenberg@wilder.org.

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Can I gift Wilder Foundation stock, bonds, or other securities?

Yes! Share the following account information with your broker:

Broker: Andrew Vincelli, UBS
Wilder Foundation Account Number: 7C12597; DTC #0221
Wilder Foundation Tax ID Number: 41-0693889

Please contact Wilder Foundation of any transfers you make, including stock type and number of shares given, and if you have any questions regarding your gifts.

(651) 280-2443 or donate@wilder.org

Can I give using a Donor Advised Fund?

Yes. If you would like to make a gift from your Donor Advised Fund, please use the following Tax ID number: 41-0693889.

Did you know you can set up a monthly gift from your DAF? Ask your Donor Advised Fund administrator how you can contribute monthly through your DAF. If you have any questions, please contact at (651) 280-2443 or donate@wilder.org.

What are Wilder's commitments to donors?

Your Rights as a Wilder Donor

We want you to feel confident in your decision to give to Wilder and about our commitment to you as a donor. To ensure that our donors and our prospective donors can have full confidence in their decision to make a gift to our organization, we fully support the following rights of our donors:

To be informed of Wilder's mission, of the way Wilder intends to use donated resources, and of Wilder's capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on Wilder's governing board of directors, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to Wilder's most recent financial statements.
To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given so long as such purposes are in accordance with Wilder's values and mission.
To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and confidentiality to the extent provided by law and in accordance with Wilder's values and mission.
To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of Wilder or hired solicitors.
To expect that their names will not be sold or shared outside of The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

The Donor Bill of Rights was developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association for Health Care Philanthropy, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits.

Your Privacy as a Wilder Donor

See our privacy policy for information about how Wilder uses your personal information.

Questions?

Contact: donate@wilder.org or (651)280-2449

So many people in this world seem to have lost hope, so it’s really important to help restore a sense of hope. We have to let people know that they are not forgotten – that they are seen, heard and valued. For this reason, I am really proud to be a Wilder supporter, as I know you share these same values. I so appreciate how you uphold the dignity and value of all people.

Mike Buendgen, Wilder donor

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Donate to Wilder

Your support helps build hopeful futures for children, families and communities in Saint Paul and beyond.

Give now and support our mission to improve lives today and for generations to come!

We are happy to answer any questions about your charitable contribution.