Support a Scholar
Your annual gift is a lifelong investment in the future.
The Next Generation of Scholars Needs the Next Generation of Supporters
Support a class of kindergarten scholars as they begin their education at Findley Elementary on Des Moines’ north side. Choose from an annual investment or monthly installments.
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By Supporting a Scholar, you'll receive opportunities to engage with students throughout the year, from our annual “Breakfast with Scholars” to career days and college visits. You’ll also join an established group of Central Iowa philanthropists who’ve helped us grow from supporting just 50 scholars at a time to now well over 2,400 annually.
Join at One of Two Impactful Levels
Or become a champion through our step-up program
This three-year program helps supporters develop to a By Degrees Leader
What By Degrees Champions Receive During Years One and Two:
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One reservation for Sweet Dreams, our annual springtime fundraising event
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Listing as a By Degrees Champion in our annual report and website
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Regular updates from your kindergarten class, like artwork, letters, personal videos, and more
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Invitations to our annual Breakfast with Scholars, career days, college visits, and other school events
With a $1,000 gift in Year Three, all champions become By Degrees Leaders and are listed as such in our annual report and website.
How To Make Your Gift
Donor Advised Fund
Use DAF Direct or direct your DAF-sponsoring organization to make checks payable to By Degrees Foundation and mail to:
By Degrees Foundation
PO Box 41070
Des Moines, IA 50311
Stock Transfer
Contact us for information on how to initiate a stock transfer to By Degrees Foundation.
Qualified Chartiable Distribution
Meet your required minimum distribution from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution
Check
Make checks payable to By Degrees Foundation and mail to:
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By Degrees Foundation
PO Box 41070
Des Moines, IA 50311