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Support Bethany
Bethany of Waupaca is now available to accept online donations, using a secure and confidential connection. Click here to donate today!

Bethany Home, Inc. is a faith-based organization providing homes and services for seniors and disabled adults. It is a not-for-profit, tax exempt corporation registered under the 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service codes. We seek the stewardship of our community to help us support our ministry of care based upon the following Christian ethics.

The Bethany Foundation supports the services and advancing health care and senior programs for people in our service area of Waupaca, Waushara, Outagamie, Portage, and Winnebago counties. All gifts are directed toward the mission of Bethany Home as a faith-based organization providing a Christian environment for seniors and disabled persons in need of housing or services, specifically designed to contribute to their health, security, happiness and sense of usefulness. Gifts can be restricted for specific uses and can also be offered in honor of people or events or in memory of loved ones.

Planning Gifts to Our Ministry
The Bethany Foundation encourages you to seek the professional assistance of legal and financial counsel to help you achieve your charitable giving objectives. For help in connecting with a professional, contact Christie Gonwa, Director of Mission Advancement at (715) 942-1437 or (800) 310-5521 or email at christieg@bethany-home.com, or our Mission Partner, Rev. Larry G. Westfield, Lutheran Planned Giving of WI at (262) 224-9574 or toll free (877) 224-9574 or email at larry.westfield@elca.org.


Chaplaincy Endowment
The Pastoral Care Program is an essential part of Bethany’s care for the residents, tenants, and community people we serve. Because the rising cost of healthcare puts a strain on the operating budget of Bethany Home, The Chaplaincy Endowment was established in 1999 to assure the future of quality pastoral care for the future. All monies designated for this purpose are invested under the direction of a Board of Directors of the Bethany Foundation. Interest earnings offset the cost for having Chaplains available for on a regular basis to assist with spiritual needs.

Cash Gifts
This type of contribution helps us in supporting the people we serve each and every day. Gifts may be restricted as to how they are used to serve others.

Stocks and Securities
These contributions can provide benefits to our Ministry in supporting services and can also provide tax benefits for the donor. Please notify the contact Christie Gonwa, Director of Mission Advancement, for assistance at (715) 942-1437 or (800) 310-5521 or email at Christieg@bethany-home.com to assist in this type of asset transfer.

Bequests
Various types of gifts can be made through your estate and can be used for current operations or specific Endowment Funds. We can assist your legal counsel in determining the areas of greatest need and recognizing the generosity of you and your family at the time you plan your designation.

Gift Annuities and Remainder Trusts
These gifts can provide benefits to the people we serve as well as provide financial benefits for you and your family. We can assist you and you legal and financial counsel in making these gifts possible.

Gifts or Personal and Real Property
Personal and Real Property can be used to support the ministry and advance services to the community. We can assist in having valuations completed for tax reporting.

Matching Gifts
Various organizations and employers offer opportunities for matching gifts and gifts based upon hours of volunteer services. We can assist in investigating these opportunities.

For any assistance, please contact Christie Gonwa, Director of Mission Advancement, (715) 942-1437 or (800) 310-5521 or email christieg@bethany-home.com.