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<body> <h2 align="left"><span style="font-weight: 400"><font size="3"><a name="TOP"> Page Links</a>:</font></span></h2> <h2 align="left"><font size="3"><span style="font-weight: 400"> <a href="#What is the Izaak Walton League of America Endowment">What is the IWLA Endowment?</a></span></font></h2> <p align="left"><a href="#How the IWLA Endowment Operates">How the IWLA Endowment Operates</a></p> <p align="left"><a href="#Endowment Administration">Endowment Administration</a></p> <h2 align="left"><span style="font-weight: 400"><font size="3" color="#800000"> <a href="#The Million Dollar Club">The Million Dollar Club</a></font></span></h2> <h2 align="left"><span style="font-weight: 400"><u> <font size="3" color="#800000"><a href="#Endowment Contact Information">Endowment Contact Information</a></font></u></span></h2> <h2 align="left"><font size="4"> <a name="What is the Izaak Walton League of America Endowment">What is the Izaak Walton League of America Endowment?</a></font></h2> <p>Organized in Chicago in 1922 by a group of 54 sportsmen, The Izaak Walton League of America is dedicated to the conservation, protection, maintenance and restoration of America's natural resources... particularly its soil, woods, water, air and wildlife.  </p> <p>It was only natural that the scope and complexity of these activities would eventually require the formation of a specialized organization... an organization dedicated to conservation goals through conservation education, science, and the acquisition of endangered lands.  Thus The Izaak Walton League of America Endowment was formed.</p> <p>One of the Endowment's main objectives has been the protection of unique areas for the preservation, use and enjoyment of future generations.  Some of these acquisitions are donated outright to federal and state governments.  The largest part of the Endowment's acquisitions, however, are resold to the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service, at cost or less, to become part of the nation's parks, forests and public recreation areas.</p> <p>The Endowment is also placing increasing emphasis on youth and conservation education programs, providing funding for youth conferences and educational activities.  Over 31,000 students in Oregon recently participated in the Endowment's Save Our Streams program.</p> <p>The Endowment provides major funding for the popular television series, "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.surber.com">Make Peace with Nature</a>"<sup>[1]</sup>, which is now being shown throughout the east, the mid-west, and the south.  It is anticipated the series will have nationwide coverage in the future.</p> <p>As the American public awakens and reacts to current environmental problems-- the energy crisis, threats to our once abundant wildlife, endangered species, and the need for greater protection of our parks and public lands-- the existence and action programs of The Izaak Walton League of America Endowment take on far-reaching importance.</p> <p><a href="#TOP">Back to top</a></p> <p><b><font size="4" color="#800000"><a name="How the IWLA Endowment Operates">How the IWLA Endowment Operates</a></font></b></p> <p>Over the years the Endowment has played a key role in being able to step in quickly and purchase strategic parcels of private land.  The Endowment directors are geared to make quick decisions supported by financial action.  Aid to local chapters in the form of grants and loans is a frequent use of the income from Endowment funds.  The principal is left intact for future growth.  Later, as federal funds are made available, the outstanding areas are turned over to the U.S. Forest Service or National Park Service, in order to preserve them for all Americans for all time.</p> <p>Through swift Endowment action, key parcels of land have been kept out of the hands of speculators and commercial exploiters.  In essence, the Endowment has accomplished what the public alone could never have done for itself.  And today, lovely regions remain relatively untouched... where man can still go and find solitude among the splendors of nature.</p> <p><a href="#TOP">Back to top</a></p> <p><b><font size="4" color="#800000"><a name="Endowment Administration">Endowment Administration</a></font></b></p> <p>Although The Izaak Walton League of America Endowment is a separate corporation with its own specific purpose, the Endowment compliments the basic philosophy and objectives of The Izaak Walton League of America.  By virtue of its structure and organization, the Endowment can act quickly and independently in carrying our its special function.</p> <p>Its management is conducted by a nine member board of directors, each serving a three-year term.  Officers and directors are elected independently from the League's officers.  They receive no remuneration for their services and often absorb expenses of the Endowment from their own personal funds.</p> <p>The Endowment receives no portion of League membership dues.  Its sole funding comes from individuals, foundations or corporations who share an interest in helping conservation programs.</p> <p>Operating expenses are minimal, amounting to less than 5% of the Endowment's funds, thus assuring donors that over 95% of all gifts and donations are used directly for conservation efforts.  The Endowment is very proud of its record and of the income generated from Endowment investments.</p> <p><a href="#TOP">Back to top</a></p> <p><b><font size="4" color="#800000"><a name="The Million Dollar Club">The Million Dollar Club</a></font></b></p> <p>Our Million Dollar Club is your opportunity to participate.</p> <p>To keep pace with the growing needs of our environment, the Endowment finds it necessary to broaden its base of financial resources.  To accomplish this goal, the Endowment has established the Million Dollar Club as a means of raising one million dollars for a dedicated capital fund.</p> <p>To become a member, pledge your donation of a thousand dollars or more, payable either in a lump sum, or over a ten-year period.  You may contribute in whatever increments are most convenient; a hundred dollars a year, or twenty-five dollars a year, or twenty-five dollars every three months.  Membership is open to individuals, clubs, companies and corporations.  You may also join in memory of a loved one.  Endowment directors are available to discuss specific projects or fields of interest you may wish to support.  Gifts to the Endowment qualify for tax deductions from adjusted gross income.<i>*</i></p> <p>Wills may be made out to The Izaak Walton League of America Endowment and are deductible for purposes of federal estate taxes and state inheritance taxes.</p> <p>Life income trusts may be more advantageous than wills to donors in higher tax brackets.  In a Life Income Trust, the Endowment receives assets, invests them, and uses the fund for a conservation purpose which may be chosen by the donor.  information in how these trusts may benefit particular donors is available from the Endowment Officers.</p> <p>Gifts of land may be made, either for preservation as wilderness or recreation, or for resale.  Again there are tax advantages to the donor, and Endowment officers will be pleased to discuss such gifts with you.</p> <p><i>* 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  The Endowment identity number is 36-6076589)</i></p> <p><a href="#TOP">Back to top</a></p> <p align="left"><u><b><font size="4" color="#800000"> <a name="Endowment Contact Information">Endowment Contact Information</a></font></b></u></p> <p align="left"><b>Izaak Walton League of America Endowment</b></p> <p align="left"><b>Million Dollar Club</b></p> <p align="left"><b>Robert C. Russell, Executive Secretary</b></p> <p align="left"><b>P.O. Box 824</b></p> <p align="left"><b>Iowa City, IA  52244</b></p> <p align="left">Phone: (319) 351-7037</p> <p align="left">Fax: (319) 351-7037</p> <p align="left"><a href="#TOP">Back to top</a></p> </body>