What is the Northridge Polar Bear Foundation?
In April, 2007, retired Northridge High School teacher, Charles Barker and his wife Margaret, donated $7,500 as seed money for the establishment of the Northridge Polar Bear Foundation. This generous act by Mr. Barker was soon followed by an $8,000 donation by the Northridge DVKH Optimist Club.
Nowadays, we frequently lack information on how to channel our generosity and community spirit. That’s where the Polar Bear Foundation can help. It is a tax-exempt, nonprofit, publicly supported foundation created to promote philanthropy. It encourages voluntary giving by an individual or group to benefit the Northridge School District. In addition, the Optimist Club has made a pledge to match up to $8,000 in donations annually.
According to the articles of incorporation, “the purpose of the foundation is to accept and expend funds for curricular and extra curricular activities, programs and facilities and support of scholarship programs.” While the Northridge Polar Bear Foundation is controlled by a board of trustees, the oversight of its operation and fund investment is provided by The Dayton Foundation, which has served our region since 1921. This partnership allows for local governance while profiting from resources pooled with others for investment growth.
The Polar Bear Foundation is currently seeking contributions of all sizes to carry out its mission. Many options exist including gifts of cash, stocks, bonds and other assets. Please contact us today by phone at 937-278-5885 or call 937-225-9966 or toll free 877-222-0410 to reach Diane Timmons of The Dayton Foundation or e-mail Diane at dtimmons@daytonfoundation.org to make a contribution and reduce your tax burden.
Now is the time for Polar Bears past and present to once again show their true Northridge Pride! Thank you in advance for your generosity.
