Support the Mission
Your support helps Fairview Haven maintain high-quality care you have rightfully come to expect. When you help financially you are allowing us to take the revenue we generate to support the generous staffing levels, essentially improving the care our loved ones receive. When you volunteer (scroll down for more information) you are not only helping support the mission but generally you are providing opportunity for relationship building with the loved ones we serve as well as the team who work tirelessly to maintain the stellar reputation of this ministry. And when you pray you entreat the Lord to continue the work He has begun at Fairview Haven.
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Cash Gifts: The most traditional charitable giving is through cash. Fairview Haven can receive cash in the form of actual cash, check or credit card through PayPal (link above on the right).
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD): If you are over 73 and required to take RMDs from your retirement account, you can satisfy these obligations while making charitable donations. By combining RMDs with QCDs you can avoid the income tax typically incurred from RMDs, turning them into a tool for impactful giving.
Grain: Farmers can donated harvested crops or grain to Fairview Haven and achieve significant tax savings. By donating the grain rather than selling it, (grain is donated to the Fairview Haven account at the grain elevator and then sold by a representative of Fairview Haven), farmers avoid reporting the income on their tax returns. However, they can still deduct the associated production expenses, reducing both income and self-employment taxes. If Fairview Haven doesn't have an account at your preferred elevator, they can contact Dave Blunier to set that up (815) 692-2572
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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD): For individuals aged 70 1/2 or older, QCDs allow you to donate directly from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charity such as Fairview Haven. This approach is tax efficient because the distribution is excluded from your taxable income (Unlike normal IRA withdrawls), which can reduce the impact of higher income on your social security payments and possible Medicare Part B premiums. Additionally, for those subject to RMDs, a QCD can count toward meeting that annual requirement. This type of giving is also ideal for individuals who don't itemize anymore and are not able to deduct their normal giving/tithing because it doesn't exceed the $30,000 standard deduction (married filing jointly).
Appreciated Stock: Donating appreciated stock directly to Fairview Haven allows you to avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation while still receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock. This method is particularly advantageous for high-value investments held for more than one year. For example, if you donated shares worth $10,000 that you originally purchased for $6,000, you bypass tax on the $4,000 gain and can deduct the $10,000 donation, subject to IRS limits. Please note, to complete this type of gift, the stock shares would need to be transferred to Fairview Haven (not sold and the cash given). Contact The Financial Center at (815) 692-6615 for transfer instructions.
Farm Ground: Similar to appreciated stock, farm ground can be given directly to Fairview Haven to avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and still receive a charitable deduction for the full market value of the ground. Fairview Haven will then sell the farm ground at the market value.
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Fairview Haven is a 501(c)(3) organization and therefore all charitable gifts can qualify for tax deduction. When giving to a specific cause, if that cause becomes overfunded or cannot be completed for some unforseen reason, funds already collected will be allocated to other areas of Fairview Haven to enhance the lives of those we serve.
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Good Samaritan Fund - Fairview Haven participates in the IL Medicaid (State Aid) program to help fund the care of those who cannot afford it. Due to our higher standard of care, we are only reimbursed 60-70% of the cost to provide this care. The Good Samaritan Fund is established to assist in making up the difference in the cost of care as to not burden those who can pay privately.
Memorial (Honorary) Fund - Often when a loved one passes, the family wants them to be remembered by designating memorials to come to Fairview Haven. This fund can also be used to honor a loved one on their birthday, anniversary, etc. Contributions to this fund are used to purchase equipment to increase the safety of our team and enhance the resident's experience at Fairview Haven.
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Building Fund - Like our homes, Fairview Haven building and Grounds are constantly needing work done to them. Our goal is to maintain a safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing environment for the seniors that live on our campus. Through your support of the Building Fund, we are able to accomplish this goal without sacrificing the generous staffing levels we maintain.
Transformation Fund - The future is bright at Fairview Haven due to the hours of strategic planning our Board of Directors and Administrative Team work. Often these planning sessions lead to project development and to avoid utilizing operating funds for this work, we have established the transformation fund.
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Volunteering
Volunteers are so very vital to the success of Fairview Haven's mission. Each day, the talents of our volunteers enrich the lives of the folks who live and work here. There are many and various opportunities to volunteer at Fairview Haven. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Trish Steidinger for the latest opportunities.
You may also fill out a Volunteer Application to let us know what your interests are. Print this form and return by mail to Trish Steidinger, 605 North Fourth Street, Fairbury, IL 61739. Or fax to: 815-692-4257.
You may also fill out a Volunteer Application to let us know what your interests are. Print this form and return by mail to Trish Steidinger, 605 North Fourth Street, Fairbury, IL 61739. Or fax to: 815-692-4257.