looking for a charity foundation

[tr21]

I'm fixing to have my will drawn up and am looking for a charity that takes terminally ill youngsters on hunting or fishing trips to leave my money to. I know many of these 10-20% goes to the cause and the rest to the ones running the charity, thats not what I'm looking for. I know the NWTF has one but have been told by a friend who is in the hunting business that they have more money than they know what to do with and he is helping me look for the right charity but I wanted to see if anyone here has any suggestions to throw into my options. we are talking about a large amount of money. and before you come back with you can leave it to me, don't even waste your time writing that ! In 2005 just before my mother passed away from cancer we discussed this and I told her if I was the last one of our family this is where our money would be left to and she agreed that would be good. so please let me know if you know of any charity's that do what I'm looking for !

 

[Batjack]

Take a Warrior Fishing / C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation

 

[Ruger#3]

This site can be helpful is finding out info on how much the charity gives and keeps for overhead.

Charity Ratings and Donor Resources | Charity Navigator

Use Charity Navigator's ratings and resources to find and support highly rated charities that align with your passions and values. Whether you're looking to give toward international relief, the environment, animal welfare, or something else, we empower you to donate and volunteer with confidence.

www.charitynavigator.org

 

[Toliver]

That's an awesome thing to do. I don't personally but here's 2 to check into to see if they meet your expectations. Just a screen shot so don't try to click.

 

[tr21]

thanks you all I think Toliver had 2 of what I'm looking for

 

[bullgator]

That’s a great gesture, but I hope you’re planning on sticking around a while.

 

[Gadestroyer74]

I was gonna say the catch a dream also but toliver already mentioned

 

[tr21]

That’s a great gesture, but I hope you’re planning on sticking around a while.

I hope so too, but you never know and after the passing of my dad in February I want to have my ducks in a row beforehand.

 

[CamoClad]

Outdoor Dream Foundation is who we support, they do a great job with hunting/fishing trips for children with life threatening or terminal illnesses.

 

[antharper]

That’s a mighty fine thing to do . I agree with the others that have been mentioned. Good luck finding the right one. It isn’t directed towards terminally ill kids but 30-30 ministries is a great Christian based organization that takes kids on hunts.

 

[JustUs4All]

Thank you @tr21. I am not personally familiar with the sort of organization you seek but you can get some help here:
guidestar.org
charitynavigator.org
give.org

When you have your choices narrowed down the IRS website might be of help also. Many of the 501(3)(c) orginazitions have their 990 forms available on that site. They will show things like officer salaries, cash flow, and a balance sheet.

apps.irs.gov/app/eos/

 

[Gadestroyer74]

Thank you @tr21. I am not personally familiar with the sort of organization you seek but you can get some help here:
guidestar.org
charitynavigator.org
give.org

When you have your choices narrowed down the IRS website might be of help also. Many of the 501(3)(c) orginazitions have their 990 forms available on that site. They will show things like officer salaries, cash flow, and a balance sheet.

apps.irs.gov/app/eos/

Great info here

 

[hipster dufus]

The federal CFC campaign every yr lists charities operating costs by percentage. Must be another listing out there. Once the costs get above 20% I stay away. God bless you

 

[tr21]

Thank you @tr21. I am not personally familiar with the sort of organization you seek but you can get some help here:
guidestar.org
charitynavigator.org
give.org

When you have your choices narrowed down the IRS website might be of help also. Many of the 501(3)(c) orginazitions have their 990 forms available on that site. They will show things like officer salaries, cash flow, and a balance sheet.

apps.irs.gov/app/eos/

the site that @Ruger#3 suggested seemed to do a good job of rating them. thanks for all your suggestions everybody.

 

[John Cooper]

That’s a great gesture, but I hope you’re planning on sticking around a while.

You ain't kidding, I'm older than him and we got some trails we still got to ride down!!!!!!!

Great gesture my brother!!!!!!!

 

[tr21]

Outdoor Dream Foundation is who we support, they do a great job with hunting/fishing trips for children with life threatening or terminal illnesses.

looks like their a winner ! over 92% going to what the money is intended for

 

[kmaxwell3]

Hunting for the Cure is a good one. They are in Augusta, GA. Good people. We started hunting with them when my youngest son got Leukemia a few years ago. They include the whole family in everything they do. Great organization.