Perinatal Foundation

You can help make an important difference in the health of infants, mothers, and families by contributing to the Perinatal Foundation. Your donation supports promising research, educational initiatives such as the "Perinatal Mood Disorders Initiative," and model projects well into the future. An investment in the Perinatal Foundation is an investment in improved perinatal outcomes.

Ways to Give

The Perinatal Foundation and those it serves are grateful for gifts in any amount. There are many ways to contribute to the Foundation:

Make an Annual Gift by Check or Credit Card

Whichever method is most convenient for you... The Perinatal Foundation greatly appreciates your annual gift to its carefully managed endowment fund. Proceeds from this fund are utilized to make annual competitive grants, discretionary awards, and provide program support for WAPC.

Honor a Loved One with a Commemorative Gift

One popular way of contributing is with a commemorative gift. You can make a gift in honor of a loved one or a friend, or pay tribute to a special caregiver such as a nurse, doctor or hospital. Commemorative gifts are a wonderful way to mark a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, graduation or other significant event. When you make a commemorative gift, it will be acknowledged with a special notation in the Foundation newsletter and annual report. If desired, we will notify the honoree so that they may be made aware of your thoughtfulness on their behalf.

Designate a Gift to a Special Fund

If you care about the special needs of students, you may want to designate your gift to the Myrtle Bahm Leonard Memorial Fund. Each year, this fund awards scholarships toward child care expenses for students at three Wisconsin colleges and universities. The Myrtle Bahm Leonard Award makes it possible for deserving young mothers to pursue their education while their children benefit from high quality care.

Another special fund, the Thomas A. Leonard Memorial Fund, supports an outstanding lecturer at the WAPC statewide conference held each spring. You may choose to designate your gift to this fund to help underwrite this annual event for the benefit of WAPC members and other conference attendees.

Enjoy the Benefits of Donating Securities

Donations of stocks, bonds, or shares in mutual funds benefit not only the Perinatal Foundation but donors as well. Donors can receive immediate tax deductions and avoid capital gains taxes that would otherwise be due on the sale of the appreciated assets. The Foundation has a special account to facilitate receipt of gifts of securities. Please call the office for details.

Plan Ahead with an Estate or Other Major Gift

The Perinatal Foundation is happy to work with individuals who would like to make a bequest or deferred gift as part of their estate planning. Please consult with your financial adviser and then contact the Perinatal Foundation to discuss your wish to make an important and lasting gift.

Contribution Form

Click here to print out a contribution form, then mail it with your check or credit card information to the address provided. Thank you very much.