BRSAF Annual Fund Drive

The annual fund drive is a major community effort to seek much-needed funding. Unless designated as contributions for a Named or Memorial Fund, these annual amounts go directly as grants to students in the year given. Nearly 100% of the funds contributed are directed to students, thanks to volunteer help and control of fund-raising costs.

Named & Memorial Funds

A gift of $25,000 establishes a Named or Memorial Fund in honor of the donor, the donor's family, an organization or in memory of a loved one. The $25,000 can be donated in one payment or pledged over five years. Once the $25,000 is raised, no further contributions are required, but are always welcome. Donor preferences may be specified, such as the area of study or training pursued by the grant recipient, and will be honored when the Named or Memorial Grant is awarded. (Please see below for list of funds.)

Memorial Gifts

At the request of next of kin, the funeral director may be asked to include: "Donations may be made to the Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund in memory of ___________, PO Box 293, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538", in the obituary notice. This quickly notifies family and friends of the desire to contribute to the fund. The BRSAF may be contacted subsequently to arrange details. The BRSAF will acknowledge the gift to donors and notify the family. Depending on the amount of gifts and the wishes of the family, a Named or Memorial Grant could be established, if gifts exceed $25,000.

The Legacy Society

Name BRSAF as a beneficiary in your planned giving (will, estate, annuity, IRA, insurance, etc.) assuring a future donation and you will be welcomed into our Legacy Society. Bequests of more than $25,000 will qualify for a Named or Memorial Fund. For more information please contact Louise Cowan, BRSAF President at 207-350-4032.