Be a Gift to Others

Includes cash, checks, money orders. Please drop off or mail to Family Service Rochester 4600 18^th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901.

You can make a recurring gift to Family Service Rochester without having to write and mail checks. Recurring gifts offer a simple and convenient way to make regular monthly contributions to FSR that are posted to your credit card or bank account. Rather than a big lump sum, your generosity is spread out as you decide: Monthly, Quarterly (every 3 months); Semi-annually (every 6 months) or Yearly (once a year).

By giving online or through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), you eliminate costs for return envelopes and postage, so an even greater portion of your gift goes toward supporting our mission.

You also may find you are able to give a more significant gift because your donation is divided into manageable monthly increments.

Automatic giving is secure and convenient.  Your monthly credit card or bank statement will clearly show how you have given, and your annual donations will be easy to track for tax purposes.  You may change your pledge or quit at any time.  You also might be able to take advantage of earning bonuses like Frequent Flier Miles through your credit card.

If you wish to set up EFT through your checking or savings account, please provide us with your bank name, routing number, and account number (as in a voided check). Then tell us how much you'd like to contribute monthly to Family Service Rochester. We'll arrange for the transfer of funds each month.

Contact:

Jennifer Pinske
Director of Community Engagement
507-361-0440
jpinske@familyservicerochester.org

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of charitable investment account that provides an immediate tax benefit to you, and allows you to recommend grants to charities of your choice over time. DAF is simple and easy. You can recommend a gift today, or on a recurring basis (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually).

Through our partnership with The Planned Legacy Program, you can now create your legal will online, for free. 

This simple, secure platform walks you through the process step-by-step – no legal fees, no pressure, and no obligation. Whether you’re planning for the first time or updating an existing will, this tool helps you take care of what matters most.

Why Create a Will?

A will is the only legal document that ensures your wishes are known. It allows you to:

• Name guardians for minor children.
• Choose who receives your belongings.
• Appoint someone you trust to carry out your wishes.

Planning now helps your loved ones later. It’s easy, safe, and takes just 20 minutes or less.

How it Works

1. Click the link below to access our secure will creation platform.
2. Follow the guided steps to create your legal will (you can update it anytime).
3. Download or print your will with clear signing instructions.

Click this link to Create Your Will Now.

There is no cost to you, and no obligation - just a simple way to plan ahead with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to make a will?

Yes. Thanks to our partnership with The Planned Legacy Program, there’s no cost to create, download, store and print your legal will.

Do I have to leave a gift to [Nonprofit Name] to use the tool?

Not at all. We’re honored to offer this resource to our entire community, no matter what you decide.

Can I update my will later?

Yes. The platform makes it easy to update your will as your life or priorities change.

What kinds of gifts can I leave?

You can leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a meaningful item of value. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference.

Is my information secure?

Absolutely. Your privacy and security are a top priority, and the platform meets the highest standards for data protection.

Your values have shaped your life – now they can shape the future.

Start your legacy today.

A planned gift involves a donation to a charity in a process that maximizes tax and other financial benefits.  This might include an annuity that continues to pay you dividends during your lifetime or it could be a bequest from your estate.

For more information about planned giving, please contact Jennifer Pinske, Director of Community Engagement at 507-361-0440

For Gift Planning purposes, please note our legal description:

Family Service Rochester
EIN # 41-0883453
4600 18^th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901

Employer matching encourages giving and greatly increases its impact. In the face of our current global crisis, many corporations are increasing matching gifts programs to benefit communities. You may be able to double or even triple your donation. 

Family Service Rochester started an Endowment Fund at The Rochester Area Foundation(RAF) in 2006 under the name Family Service Rochester/Glenn & Ella VanLaningham Fund for Glen when he retired as Executive Director.  It is for the sold purpose of Family Service Rochester, and is unrestricted.  This fund continues to grow year after year with a spend rate determined by The RAF to either go back into the endowment, to our Donor Advised Fund, or to the non-profit.  

An endowment fund signifies planning for the future of Family Service Rochester.

FSR has grown significantly over the past 60 years and The Endowment Fund helps us be sustainable into the future.  We owe it to our founders, our volunteers, those we support and Rochester to be a sustainable organization for many years to come. This endowment allows us to support new programs and initiatives while sustaining existing ones. The staff at Family Service Rochester and the Rochester Area Foundation make it incredibly easy to give to our endowment and can give through either online organization.  We trust the staff and board will do their best to ensure Family Service Rochester funds will be well invested.

Key Benefits of a Nonprofit Endowment Fund

• Broaden a nonprofit’s financial base and attract donors who wish to support its work into the future. 
• Provide a forever stream of income to support general operations
• Anyone can donate to the nonprofit endowment fund.
• Local Rochester Area Foundation manages the Family Service Rochester endowment.
• Low administrative fees that support our local community and not a national corporation.

For questions or to learn more contact:

Jennifer Pinske
Director of Community Engagement
507-287-2010

You can play a role in connecting people with purpose in many ways besides making a cash donation to Family Service Rochester .

There are many creative ways to turn your in-kind gifts into support for services and tax benefits for you. In-kind gifts might include: baby items and clothes, special events auction items, etc. 

Please contact us at 507-361-0440 to see what we accept.  

We can also accept donations of:

• Stocks
• Real estate
• Farm Yields
• Gifts now or later from your IRA
• Family Service Rochester as a beneficiary in your Will
• Charitable Remainder Trust or Lead Trust

Contact:

Jennifer Pinske
Director of Community Engagement
507-361-0440
jpinske@familyservicerochester.org

Please note our legal description:
Family Service Rochester
EIN # 41-0883453
4600 18^th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901

We also welcome volunteers to plan, produce, and present our two annual fundraising events Once Upon a Playhouse and Denim, Diamonds, & Dice.

Or host your own Family Service Rochester fundraisng event.

Contact:

Jennifer Pinske
Director of Community Engagement
507-361-0440
jpinske@familyservicerochester.org

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Consider hosting a fundraising event to support the mission of Family Service Rochester! Whether it’s a community gathering, business promotion, or creative fundraiser, your efforts help strengthen mental health, aging services, family stability, and child well-being in our community.

Please contact us before using our name or logo to ensure proper representation. We’re happy to collaborate with you on marketing your event and, when possible, or provide on-site support to help make your event a success.

Together, we can build better lives!