Your support creates meaningful, life-changing experiences for families in our community. When you give, you help build an inclusive campus where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Your partnership enables us to maintain safe, recreational spaces that inspire and empower participants every day. Join other caring donors who are making a lasting difference in people’s lives by exploring the giving opportunities below.

General Fund

Gifts to the general fund will provide support to the areas of greatest need, as well as assist with costs associated with operating The Woodlands.

WonderFund

It is one of our core values that experiences at The Woodlands should be affordable for all, and that affordability should never prohibit participation. To ensure this, the WonderFund was established in 2000 to provide scholarship assistance to those in need. Today, the WonderFund consists of two funds: the Lambert Family Fund, established for the purpose of supporting new program development; and the Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to eligible families.

What does your gift mean to an individual with a disability and chronic illness?

• A $1,100 gift enables an individual to attend a weeklong summer camp.
• A $430 gift enables an individual to attend a weekend retreat program.
• A $75 gift enables an individual to attend a day program.

DESIGNATED FUNDS

The Lambert Family Fund

The Lambert Family Fund was established in 2012 for the purpose of supporting new program development to help extend The Woodlands’ reach in meeting the needs of all children and adults with disability and chronic illness.

Clakeley Memorial Fund

Established in 2002 in memory of Julie Clakeley, the Clakeley Memorial Fund was started to provide funding for volunteer and service projects, interests that were close to Julie’s heart.

The Willard and Carol Tillotson Fund

Established in 2011, The Willard and Carol Tillotson Fund brings enhancements to the music program by bringing in guest artists and ensuring future development.

Endowment

The Woodlands Endowment is a permanently restricted investment fund from which a percentage of the annual interest income is distributed to help subsidize the fixed operating costs associated with the care and maintenance of The Woodlands’ 52-acre campus, and the 15 buildings that reside on campus. The Woodlands’ goal in establishing and growing an endowment is to offset annual facility operating costs so that there could be additional resources available to dedicate to increasing program opportunities and utilization. Gifts to The Woodlands’ endowment may be made to support general expenses or for designated purposes. To learn more, contact Denise Balkovec, Executive Director, [email protected].

Additional Ways to Support The Woodlands’ Mission

Gifts of Stock

Transfer appreciated stocks or securities directly to The Woodlands and receive a double tax benefit:

• Avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value
• Receive a charitable tax deduction for the full market value of your gift
• Support our mission while maximizing your tax savings

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)

If you’re 70½ or older, you can make tax-free charitable gifts directly from your IRA:

• Transfer up to $100,000 annually from your IRA to PPCC
• Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) while reducing your taxable income
• Make an immediate impact on families in need of palliative care support

Donor Advised Funds

Already have a donor advised fund? Supporting The Woodlands is simple:

• Recommend a grant to The Woodlands Foundation
• Enjoy the tax benefits you received when you established your fund
• Maintain flexibility in your charitable giving while supporting our work

Bequests

Leave a lasting legacy by including The Woodlands Foundation in your estate plans:

• Name The Woodlands as a beneficiary in your will or living trust
• Create a meaningful legacy while maintaining control of your assets during your lifetime
• Reduce your estate tax burden while supporting future generations of families

We recommend consulting with your financial advisor to determine which giving option best suits your circumstances. For more information about making a gift to The Woodlands Foundation, please contact Laura Thomas at [email protected].

The Woodlands is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our tax ID number is 25-1818538.

For questions or assistance, please contact Laura Thomas, Assistant Director of Special Events and Corporate Relations, at [email protected] or at 724-935-6533.