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.
Together, we can continue the vision of our founder, Fred Wells, and ensure that tennis is accessible to all and leveraged as a powerful vehicle for positive youth development and personal growth!
How to Donate:
IN PERSON
You can contribute in person at the front desk or use our donation envelopes 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 our facility: 100 Federal Drive St. Paul, MN 55111.
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 of the person you’re honoring or memorializing.
RECURRING GIFTS
We will receive your gift each month on the same date as your first donation. Recurring payments will continue until changed or canceled by emailing Laura at laura@fwtec.org. Click here to set up your monthly donation today.
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
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: Laura Meyer.
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.
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.
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 Laura Meyer at laura@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 volunteer opportunities, please contact Coral Gordon at coral@fwtec.org or (612) 252-8367, ext. 109
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