Honoring 30 Years.
Building The Next 30.
For 30 years, the Wisconsin Family Business Center has been a place to learn, grow, and connect.
We've brought family business leaders together through meaningful education, trusted relationships, and a supportive community.
Help us build the next 30 years.
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Your gift to the Wisconsin Family Business Center Legacy Fund is an investment in the future of family business leadership. It will help ensure that current and future generations have access to the knowledge, connections, and opportunities they need to thrive through every stage of ownership, leadership, growth, and succession.
The Family Business Center Difference
Your Gift Supports What Matters
- Education & programming built for the realities of running a family enterprise.
- Bringing nationally recognized family business experts and speakers to the FBC.
- Expanding leadership and next-generation development opportunities.
- Developing new educational programs and member experiences.
- Strengthening confidential spaces where owners and next-generation leaders can learn from one another.
- Investing in resources that enhance the value of the FBC community.
- Keeping the FBC accessible to family businesses of varying sizes.
- Ensuring the FBC remains a vibrant, trusted resource for future generations.
30th Anniversary Legacy Giving Levels
30th Anniversary Supporter
Up to $499
Legacy Supporter
$500 - $2,499
Legacy Partner
$2,500 - $4,999
Next Generation Champion
$5,000 - $9,999
30th Anniversary Benefactor
$10,000+
Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy gifts will be used as opportunities and needs arise to strengthen the Wisconsin Family Business Center, including the areas described above. Because the Legacy Fund is flexible and not restricted to a specific program or project, gifts can support current priorities while also helping build a strong foundation for the next 30 years.
Please contact the FBC Director with any questions about the Legacy Fund or making a gift.
Yes. Contributions made to the Wisconsin Family Business Center, a 501(c)(3) organization, are generally eligible for a charitable tax deduction, subject to applicable IRS rules and individual tax circumstances. The FBC will provide a receipt acknowledging your contribution.
Tax laws and individual circumstances vary, so donors should consult their tax advisor regarding the deductibility of their gift.
Yes. We welcome multi-year commitments to the Legacy Fund. You may choose to fulfill your commitment through annual or other agreed-upon payments over multiple years.
For tax purposes, charitable deductions generally apply when contributions are actually made rather than when a pledge is made.
We would be honored to recognize those who help build the future of the Wisconsin Family Business Center. Donors may choose whether they would like to be publicly recognized for their gift or remain anonymous.
With your permission, recognition may include your family or business name on the FBC website, in FBC communications, on a Legacy Fund recognition display or other appropriate materials. We will also recognize donors at our 30th Anniversary Social.
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Questions about the Legacy Gift Fund?
We're happy to talk it through. Please reach out.
Sherry Selander
Director of the Wisconsin Family Business Center
608-441-7347 | sherry.selander@uwfbc.org | www.uwfbc.org
FBC Advisory Board Members +
Vanessa Costanzo, NaviCu
Jason Loewi, The QTI Group
Marcus Hale, Sheboygan Paint Company
Mark Bergum, Perlick
Tate Groome, Colton Groome Insurance Advisors
Brigid Elliot-Boger, Baker Tilly
Mike Shea, Lake Ridge Bank