The Priority (General) Fund
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Overview
The Priority (General) Fund
Purpose: General-purpose endowment fund used to address the Birkie's greatest needs
Fund Use: Endowment will allocate distributions from the Priority Fund at its discretion. Funds will be used solely for the benefit of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.
Flexibility: Allows donors to support the organization's most pressing priorities
Types of Gifts Accepted:
Membership Benefit: Donors of $1,000 or more become de facto members of the Birkie Legacy Circle and receive race day bibs with distinctive gold Birkie Legacy Circle shield logo (as part of 50 for 50 Donors program)
Organization: Foundation for the Endowment of the American Birkebeiner, EIN 81-1350039
Contact: Louise Droessler (Development Director, louise.droessler@birkie.com, 608-843-8451) or Ben Popp (Executive Director, ben.popp@birkie.com, 715-558-3091)
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