Planned Giving

Behind the “Kooch-i-ching Way of Camping”

—a philosophy that teaches young men and women the ideals of service, the importance of leadership, and the values of hard work—lays the generosity of those who give back, knowing camp is a powerful gift that enriches lives forever. Every summer, the Camping and Education Foundation and its camps: Kooch-i-ching and Ogichi Daa Kwe build and develop young people through wilderness adventure, life-long community, and old fashioned fun.Your investment in the Foundation will support this fundamental work, sustaining our commitment to excellence, and ensuring that our unique approach to education continues to transform lives—summer after summer.

Thanks for being part of this great legacy, “leaving the campsite a little better than when you found it.”

When considering a gift to the Camping and Education Foundation, there are many opportunities that will not only advance the Foundation’s mission and its programs, but may also provide you a tax-deductible contribution. While the Camping and Education Foundation is grateful for all contributions, the following types of gifts are especially appreciated:

Unrestricted gifts of cash in support of the Annual Fund and Endowment are the most popular and easiest way to support the Camping and Education Foundation mission. Gifts may be made in a single contribution or pledged and paid in installments.		The impact of a contribution can be greatly increased by a matching employer gift. When considering a donation, consult with your employer, and if applicable, forward the completed matching gift form to the development office with your contribution. A matching gift can dramatically increase your support for the Foundation.
Gifts of stocks or securities benefit you and the school. This type of gift is tax-deductible and you may avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciated stock or security. Often a gift of appreciated stock offers tax benefits to the donor. Not only can the donor take a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock, capital gains tax on the appreciation can be avoided. Donors are advised to consult with their own legal, tax, and estate planning professionals when considering gifts other than cash.		The Camping and Education Foundation encourages and appreciates future gifts made through one’s estate. Bequests are the most common way for donors to make their ultimate gift to the Foundation. If you are interested in learning more about gift planning, we are happy to help you determine how and when to make a gift and with what assets.

Annual Giving is the Camping and Education Foundation’s yearly campaignthat sustains the operating budget, providing resources for immediate needs. Since tuition does not cover all Kooch-i-ching or Ogichi Daa Kwe’s expenses, unrestricted gifts make up this "gap." Make your gift today.

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Pays for the use of satellite phones on all of our canoeing, backpacking, and climbing trips during a summer at Kooch-i-ching and Ogichi Daa Kwe, giving trip heads and staff instant communications should the need arise.	Supports the average campership awarded at Kooch-i-ching and Ogichi Daa Kwe. Your generosity assists approximately 50 young men and women each and every year as we strive to continue to offer campers and families tuition assistance.	Provides all the food that a canoe trip will use during a week-long trip at Kooch-i-ching and Ogichi Daa Kwe. A day’s menu might include a steaming bowl of oatmeal with hot chocolate for breakfast followed by a peanut butter and jelly pilot biscuit for lunch and heaping bowl of spaghetti for dinner and spice cake for dessert.	Underwrites the cost of approximately one week of project supplies—par, concrete, lumber, shingles, and nails. At Kooch-i-ching and Ogichi Daa Kwe, campers learn the value of community service by tackling hands-on projects. Campers learn how to build stairs, decks, docks, and cabins as they help maintain the facilities.	Supports the essence of a three person canoe at Kooch-i-ching and Ogichi Daa Kwe; the axe, the paddle and the life jacket.

Each of the following endowment funds is open to any individual or family who may wish to support these specific areas of the camps’ respective programs. When establishing a new endowment, a donor creates a permanently invested fund at the Foundation from which only the income is used to underwritten the program specified with the gift. A list of all the named endowment funds (shown below) is maintained in perpetuity by the organization. In addition to program endowments, there is the opportunity to create named scholarship funds. One of the ongoing needs facing the Camping and Education Foundation is in the area of providing sufficient tuition assistance funds for its campers. Income from an endowed tuition assistance fund is used to provide financial support to a worthy camper who meets the criteria established by the donor.

This fund was established by the Board of Trustees and comprises eight sub funds named in memory or honor of members of the camp family. Geoffrey M. Smith Fund, Tikam Berry Fund, Ed Rueve Fund, Mason Garner Fund, Adelaide and Stub Muhl Fund, John L. Holden Fund, George F. Hattemer Fund, and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Fund. Contributions to these funds will help grow the overall Scholarship Endowment. Income is restricted to providing tuition assistance to deserving campers.		This fund was established by Jack and Susy Wadsworth for several purposes: to contribute to the Unit Head’s compensation; preservation of Kooch’s storytelling, Indian Art, Beaver and Grand Medicine traditions and the character of the trip- ping program; and a permanent discount for 8-week campers.
These funds are composed of the Endowment for Staff Excellence, Wilderness Quest Trips, Outstanding Program, and Native American Program. All benefit Camp Kooch-i-ching.		This fund exists as a result of Kooch-i-ching’s first major campaign. Then Chair- man of the Board, Jim Woods, and Director, Tim Heinle, saw the importance of endowing more than 70 structures on Deer Island and at the Heinle landing, our mainland base. Use of the income from this fund is restricted to the maintenance of buildings, docks and vessels at Camp Kooch-i-ching.
This fund was established under the leadership of John L. Holden. Income from this fund is used to support the camp’s operations and help keep tuition and fees at a competitive level with other camps.		This fund was established by Rich and Carol Pohl and their family to recognize their son, John, and his love for Kooch-i-ching and his appreciation for Ogichi Daa Kwe, its campers, and its staff and the impact they had on his life in the sum- mer of 2006. The fund is for the benefit of both camps.
This fund was established by the family and friends of John Pohl in order to rec- ognize John’s love of wilderness trips and his outstanding tripping abilities at both Camp Kooch-i-ching and Camp Ogichi Daa Kwe.		In an effort to remain at the forefront of wilderness exploration, the Camping and Education Foundation proposes to create an endowed fund for the specific purpose of advancing our wilderness trips program. Goal: $500,000 Pledged to date: $400,000
In an effort to meet today’s challenges in all areas of outdoor education, the Camping and Education Foundation proposes to create an endowed fund for the specific purpose of providing our staff with professional development opportuni- ties. Goal: $500,000 Pledged to date: $200,000		In an effort to advance our position as leaders in the area of wilderness educa- tion, the Camping and Education Foundation proposes to create an endowed fund for the specific purpose of pursuing educational opportunities that directly relate to our organization’s mission. Goal: $250,000 Pledged to date: $200,000

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When considering a Restricted gift to Camping and Education Foundation, prospective donors are presented with the opportunity to support building projects or purchase program equipment. Restricted gifts are generally $1,000 and up. In select cases, the Foundation offers the donor/family a Naming Opportunity. Contributions of $25,000 or more qualify for namingopportunities. Each building can carry the name of the donor or their family with a plaque on the structure recognizing the donor’s gift.

For program and support equipment, areas of focus include tripping supplies ranging from stocking fully loaded canoes to purchasing backpacking and climbing gear; individual boats for sailing, skiing and fishing to larger transport vehicles in support of both camp’s tripping program.

Recent Restricted Gifts to the Camping and Education Foundation involvingNaming Opportunities include:

1) New Big Boat for Trips Program
2) New Welcome Center / Office Complex at Kooch-i-ching

Camping and Education Foundation Planned Giving Options

We are proud to partner with The Dayton Foundation, which is prepared to handle the complexities of charitable gift annuities and trusts as needed. We also are fortunate to have several financial service professionals, who are Kooch-i-ching alums, volunteer to help our donors make informed decisions. These individuals will serve as liaisons between The Dayton Foundation and the Camping and Education Foundation, as well as make themselves available to answer questions directly. By no means will the Foundation’s team replace your financial advisor but it will be ready to assist along with the Foundation’s general legal counsel.

Many people ask us what they need to make a charitable bequest in their will. The following language may be helpful: “I hereby bequeath to the Camping and Edu- cation Foundation (Tax ID No. 31-0650653), a nonprofit organization with head- quarters in Cincinnati, OH, the sum of $_________or (__________% of my estate).” Designations may be for general operating support or for a specific endowment.		When you transfer cash or securities of more than $10,000 to an organization like The Dayton Foundation, or another organization of your choice, the annuity would guarantee you a fixed stream of income for life. The income would flow to you (and to your spouse, if you desire), after which the remaining principal of the annuity becomes a gift to the Camping and Education Foundation. This provides a current income tax savings and possible capital gains savings.
When the added protection of an insurance policy is no longer needed, trans- ferring the policy’s ownership to the Camping and Education Foundation can result in tax benefits for you and a generous gift for the Camping and Education Foundation. The Camping and Education Foundation can also be included as a beneficiary, contingency beneficiary or owner of a new or existing policy.		A Charitable Trust can provide income to you and your spouse as long as either of you live. Thereafter, the trust principal will go to the Camping and Education Foundation. You may name other charities as principal recipients as well.
For those who may have significant retirement plan assets, potential estate and income taxes on any part of those assets that might still be in one’s estate at death can be avoided by making the Camping and Education Foundation the beneficiary of any unused plan assets.		A Charitable Lead Trust can be appropriate if you have ample income now, but desire to retain ownership of the trust principal to meet the future financial goals for your family. Income will be directed to the Camping and Education Foundation for the specific term of the trust, after which time the principal will return to you or designated survivors.