Give to Wisconsin 4-H
Supporting more than 77,000 youth across the state to be healthy, productive, and engaged.
Youth who participate in 4-H are:
3x more likely to serve
their communities
2x more likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose
2x more likely to have the goal of being a leader
Successful youth become successful adults
Wisconsin 4-H positive youth development helps young people K-12 explore their interests and find belonging. Along the way, they develop leadership through projects and experiences at the community, state and national levels.
Expert guidance from educators and supportive adult volunteers helps youth develop a growth mindset, hopeful purpose and positive emotions. These experiences leave them more likely to have academic and vocational success, as well as happiness and well-being as professionals and community members.
The Tradition Continues
After 70 years of supporting 4-H programming, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has restructured. The Foundation now partners with the University of Wisconsin Foundation and has strengthened its partnership with the UW–Madison Division of Extension, which leads and administers 4-H in Wisconsin.
“We believe this partnership will bring more resources to 4-H programs across Wisconsin and better align those funds with program needs,” says Charles Crave, president of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Board of Directors. “I’m excited to enhance our partnership with 4-H, and to partner with the UW Foundation to bring more support to programming that helps 4-H families feel connected to their communities, be engaged in lifelong learning opportunities, and build strong relationships.
Donations managed by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation are used to support 4-H and honor the intent established by the donor. All donations are deposited into accounts specific to 4-H. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Board of Directors is now an advisory board to UW–Madison’s Division of Extension’s 4-H program. Foundation board members continue to engage with donors and 4-H youth and volunteers.
How to Make Your Gift
Via check & mail:
Checks should be made payable to the UW Foundation and sent to this address:
UW Foundation
U.S Bank Lockbox
Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-8807
Complete this Gift by Mail form: (https://www.supportuw.org/wp-content/uploads/uwf_printable_form.pdf)
Indicate the gift is for Wisconsin 4-H or an established named fund.
Online:
Online link: https://secure.supportuw.org/give/?group=4h&custom=ext03&campaign=CA1031402
Individual 4-H donor designated accounts are not available automatically (yet).
In the red “find your cause” box, there is small white text: “Not finding the cause you’re searching for? Write in your own designation.” Click on that link and you can note that your gift is for an established named fund.
By Phone:
You can also call and speak to someone at WFAA directly:
Phone: 800-443-6162
Planned Giving
Making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can guarantee that your legacy endures. Planning for the future and creating a legacy can ensure a lasting impact and continue to support 4-H youth. You may designate your gift to specifically support Wisconsin 4-H through a gift directed to the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
For more information, visit https://planmygift.supportuw.org/bequest-language. Please contact a member of the Gift Planning team at 608-308-5334 or giftplanning@supportuw.org for more information.
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation
If you have named the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation in your will, please update your documents to include the UW Foundation. Future planned gifts to support Wisconsin 4-H should be directed to the UW Foundation.
The University of Wisconsin Foundation Gift Planning team can support setting up an estate gift.
Already included us in your estate plans? Let us know.