Ways To Support The Fort!
As a non-profit 501 (c)(3) entity, the Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center brings people together of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to embrace the lifelong game of tennis while serving under-resourced youth with the support of the Community. We need your help in continuing to deliver our mission to thousands of people annually.
We offer several different options for giving including:
In person
You can make your contribution in person at the front desk or use our donation envelopes located on the lobby counter. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Online
Click here to donate online with a credit card. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.
Checks
Please make checks payable to Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center. Checks can be delivered in person or mailed directly to Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center, 100 Federal Drive S., St. Paul, MN 55111. Attn: Esther Tsai
In Memory or Honor of
Pay tribute to someone special by setting up a memorial or honorarium fund in their name. Your contribution can be made by any of the options listed here. Include the name and mailing address (if possible) of the person your honoring or memorializing.
Recurring Gifts
Your monthly support makes a big impact in helping us FORTify Our Future. We will receive your gift each month on the same date as your first donation. Recurring payments will continue as is until changed or canceled by calling the Front Desk @ 612-252-8367. Click here to set up your monthly donation today.
Stocks and Securities
Donating appreciated stocks and securities to the Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center provides you with specific benefits, including an income-tax charitable deduction for fair-market value and avoidance of capital gains tax. Please complete the following Gift of Stock form to begin this transaction.
Note: As with all gifts, you should consult with your tax adviser to confirm that it is advantageous for you to contribute appreciated securities.
Donor Advised Funds
We accept grants from your donor advised funds. Grants should be made payable to Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center and mailed to: 100 Federal Dr., St. Paul, MN 55111 Attn: Esther Tsai.
Corporate Matching
Your gift to the Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center can go even further if your company offers employee matching gifts. Please send your company’s matching gift form to: Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center, 100 Federal Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111. Attn: Esther Tsai.
Amazon Smile
Click here and have a portion of all your purchases on Amazon come back to The Fort.
IRA Required Minimum Distributions
You can make a charitable contribution if you are 70.5 years or older through your IRA. Benefits of your contribution could be maximizing your gift while minimizing tax liability. Consult your financial advisor and request a “qualified charitable distribution” be made to Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center. 0
In-Kind/Professional Services
If you are an individual or business with in-kind goods and services to offer, i.e. construction, IT, printing, photography, video production, event planning, etc., please contact Christine Nickels at christine@fwtec.org to discuss partnership opportunities.
Volunteer
We have plenty of volunteer opportunities available. Please complete our short volunteer inquiry form by clicking here to let us know your interests and availability.
For more information about giving opportunities with The Fort, please contact Christine Nickels at christine@fwtec.org or (612) 252-8367, ext. 102.
