Join the De Berge-Astorga Sustaining Fund
Thanks to generous support and in partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation, Seeds for a Future established the De Berge-Astorga Sustaining Fund, an endowment reserve, supporting the long-term strength and mission of Seeds for a Future.
Giving to the De Berge-Astorga Sustaining Fund
Your support towards the De Berge-Astorga Sustaining Fund ensures families in need will continue to experience the transformative power of the Seeds Program for generations to come.
Our sustaining fund is named after Seeds' founders, Earl and Suzanne de Berge, and the long-serving Project Director of Seeds for a Future, Armando Astorga.
Suzanne and Earl spearheaded the formation of Seeds for a Future in 2007 and have fostered it since.
Armando, with his agronomy training, natural leadership, and community development skills, has tirelessly led the growth and expansion of the Seeds Program in Guatemala since 2009.
Including Seeds for a Future in your giving plans for today, or your legacy planning for tomorrow, will continue to strengthen and amplify the impact of our endowment, reaching those who need it most.
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De Berge-Astorga Sustaining Fund FAQs
The De Berge-Astorga Sustainability Fund is named after Earl and Suzanne de Berge, and the long-term Project Director Armando Astorga.
Suzanne and Earl spearheaded the formation of Seeds for a Future in 2007, and have fostered it since.
Armando, with his agronomy training and natural leadership and development skills, has tirelessly led the growth and expansion of the Seeds Program since 2009.
The De Berge-Astorga Sustainability Fund is an endowment, a permanent fund where the principal is invested and only a portion of the earnings is used each year to support Seeds for a Future’s mission.
The Fund helps ensure long-term financial stability, and its income bolsters Seeds’ programs year after year. The original gift remains intact, growing over time.
Seeds for a Future’s endowment is managed under the oversight of its board, financial advisors, and the Arizona Community Foundation to ensure prudent investment and stewardship.
There’s no minimum for contributing to our sustaining fund.
Yes. Gifts to Seeds for a Future, including to the endowment, are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consult your advisor for specific guidance.
In most cases, yes. You can designate your gift for a specific program or allow it to support Seeds’ greatest long-term needs. We’re happy to work with you to align your intentions.
Seeds for a Future
PO Box 10453
Prescott, AZ 86304
EIN 41-2206020
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