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What is the Triangle Education Foundation? |
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The Foundation is the charitable organization established by Triangle
brothers for Triangle brothers. The Foundation provides way to impact the
Fraternity in a meaningful fashion. Gifts to the Foundation are used to
improve each member, strengthen the chapters, and build a solid National
Fraternity. |
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Are gifts to the Foundation Tax-Deductible? |
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YES! The Foundation is a 501 (c)3 public charity, as
such, donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please contact
your tax advisor concerning your individual circumstances. |
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How can I donate to the Foundation? |
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Donations can be made in many forms. Cash, check and
credit card are the most common and simplest form. But the Foundation is
also in a position to accept most other forms of gifts such as securities,
appreciated property, and planned gift vehicles. For more information on
which vehicle is best for you to make your gift please contact the
Foundation’s President. |
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Where should I send my donation? |
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Donations should be sent to:
Triangle Education Foundation
120 South Center Street
Plainfield, Indiana 46168 |
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What credit cards does the Foundation accept? |
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The Foundation is able to accept MasterCard, Visa,
American Express and Discover. |
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How do I transfer gifts of appreciated securities? |
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Gifts of Securities can be transferred electronically.
Please notify Scott Bova, President of the Foundation at the
above address with the details so we may track incoming securities and
acknowledge them properly. Specify the number of shares, the security name,
and the name of your broker. Scott can also assist with transferring actual
stock certificates.
Stock should be transferred to:
Broker: Wedbush Morgan Securities
Attention Ms. Eleanor Pascalide
1-800-933-2874
Account #: 63784227
DTC #: 0103
Click Here
for a Stock Transfer Form
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What is the Founders’ Club? |
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The Founders’ Club is a
recognition society for gifts to the Foundation’s Annual Fund. There are
seven levels: Pearl ($125+)*, Bronze ($250+), Silver ($500+), Gold
($1,000+), Platinum ($2,500+), Titanium ($5,000+), and Diamond ($10,000).
Accumulated gifts made during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) are applied
to the donor’s status.
*The Pearl Level is restricted to young alumni of Triangle – those who were
initiated within the past 10 years. |
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| Q. |
Is the Foundation eligible for my company’s matching
gift? |
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Many companies encourage their employees to contribute to
worthy charities by matching their gifts. If your company has a matching
gifts program, you can take advantage of this program by filling out the
form you can obtain from the personnel office of your company. An important
note-all matched gifts are credited to your own individual gift record and
count toward membership in the Founders’ Club. |
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Where does my donation go? |
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Each gift made to the Foundation’s Annual Fund is used to
fund the yearly operations and charitable activity. Donations are used to
fund such programs as the Scobie Leadership School, the Rosenberg UIFI
Scholarship Program and the Educational Leadership Consulting Program.
Detailed financial statements are available from the Foundation
Headquarters. |
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How much is spent each year on Fraternity programs? |
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Each year the Foundation awards close to $100,000 in funds
for the Fraternity to provide quality programming to each and every chapter.
Current fraternity programs include:
• Herbert F. Scobie Leadership School
• The President’s Academy
• Educational Leadership Consulting Program
• Rosenberg UIFI Scholarship Program
• Leadership Advantage |
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Does the Foundation Provide Financial Aid? |
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Yes, each year the Foundation provides over $46,000 in
financial aid in the form of endowed scholarships and interest
free student loan. Triangles interested in receiving a scholarship or
student loan can contact the Foundation’s HQ for more information. |
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Does the Foundation provide grants directly to chapters? |
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Yes, based on availability of funds the Foundation has
provided grants to individual chapters for technology upgrades, educational
purchases, and Leadership Advantage. |
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Why should I donate to the Foundation vs. my chapter? |
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Although your chapter is in need of your donation, the
Foundation is designed to optimize your gift. It is the benefit of being
part of a collective whole. The Foundation is able to pool the donations of
all the brothers from many chapters and design the best, most cutting edge
programs available to your chapter. These programs benefit undergraduates
from your chapter, and strengthen it. Donations made directly would not have
the same impact, nor are they tax-deductible. |
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Can I designate my gift to my chapter? |
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Although we prefer gifts to be unrestricted, there are
opportunities available to specifically benefit your chapter. In some cases,
other donors have already established chapter educational accounts for only
the benefit of the designated chapter. If the fund has already been
established, donors may direct their gift to that fund. If a fund has not
yet been established a donor may establish one with an initial gift of
$25,000 or a three year pledge of $25,000. Chapter educational accounts may
also be established by planned gift. |
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How do I find out more information about the Foundation? |
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Scott Bova, the Foundation’s President is
available to answer your questions. He can be reached at (317) 705-9803 or
via email at
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How are Foundation assets invested? |
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The Foundation has established an endowment to insure the
perpetual health of Triangle. These funds are then invested into the stock
market, bonds and money market accounts. The money generated from these
investments is used to make grants to the Fraternity, to fund the operations
of the Foundation and the extra funds are put into more investments. |
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Can I remember the
Foundation in my will or estate plans? |
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YES! Many Triangles have
remembered Triangle in their estate plans. A bequest is an excellent way to
make a lasting gift to the Foundation to endow a scholarship, benefit your
chapter or allow the Foundation to continue valuable educational programs. |
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Who runs the Foundation? |
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The Foundation’s day-to-day operations are run by a
professional staff out of the Plainfield, Indiana Headquarters. A volunteer
Board of Directors made up of a diverse group of successful Triangle
Brothers governs the Foundation. |
