Heritage Fund

Many Point Scout Camp has created lifelong memories for countless campers, Scout leaders, families, and staff. Your support will ensure Many Point is available for future generations to continue the tradition.

The Many Point Heritage Fund is part of Northern Star Scouting's $35,000,000 Make Your Mark endowment campaign to secure long-term funding for camp improvement and maintenance, outreach to at-risk children, and ensure delivery of life-changing programs to all youth.

FAQ

• What is the purpose of the Many Point Scout Camp Heritage Fund? The Heritage Fund, part of Northern Star Scouting's $35,000,000 Make Your Mark endowment campaign, provides
  financial support for the maintenance and improvement of Many Point, ensuring it will continue to impact lives long into the future.
• Why now?
  For many years countless individuals have generously supported Many Point and other Northern Star Scouting camps. The Make Your Mark Campaign and Heritage Fund provides a formalized and focused opportunity for individuals to invest in the long-term care of Many Point.
• What is the Northern Star Trust?
  The Northern Star Trust, commonly known as the Northern Star Scouting Endowment comprises many distinct and designated funds and significant unrestricted funds. Since 1932, countless Scouters and friends have made financial contributions to the long term fund investment. The Endowment aims to provide maximum sustainable financial support to Northern Star Scouting to perpetuate its mission. The core of the Endowment’s purpose is balancing the interests of current and future generations of Scouts.
• Can gifts to the Heritage Fund be used for other Northern Star camps or initiatives?
  No. The Heritage Fund can only be used for the long-term maintenance and improvement of Many Point.
• How will the Heritage Fund be managed?
  The Northern Star Board of Directors, in consultation with an oversight committee made up of representatives from the Many Point Staff Alumni Association, the Many Point Properties Committee, and the Many Point Programs Committee, shall have oversight and fiduciary responsibility for the Heritage Fund. The oversight committee makes recommendations for spending based on available funds.
• How will the status of the Heritage Fund and its impact be annually reported?
  The Northern Star Scouting Endowment Report will provide annual investment guidelines, objectives, and performance of the Heritage Fund.
• How can I support the Heritage Fund?
  You can contribute financial gifts of any size to the Heritage Fund through your will, estate plan, or cash donations, including stock/securities. In most circumstances, you can make a larger gift through a will, a retirement account (i.e., 401K or IRA) or a life insurance policy. Why? Because it is easy to do through your employer or investment advisor and does not necessarily require attorney involvement.

All financial gifts to Northern Star Scouting are tax-deductible; however, we strongly suggest you consult a professional tax advisor regarding your situation.

How to Give

To pledge your support online:

1. Click on the button below
2. Complete  the form and click the submit button at the bottom

Donate to the Heritage Fund

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Questions?

Contact us at [email protected] or 612-261-2465