Donations to Camp Okoboji
The funding necessary to carry out Camp Okoboji’s mission, “Providing Sanctuary which connects guests to God and His Creation“, comes from a combination of sources, in large part through your gifts.
Fund Camp Okoboji’s Vision: “Refreshing Body & Spirit”
Camp Okoboji has been an integral part of many families, campers, and guests’ lives since 1940. For decades, those staying at Camp Okoboji have been refreshed in BODY and in SPIRIT . It is our aim that any guest leaving Camp Okoboji departs having been refreshed in the truth of Christ’s restoring life. To ensure this ministry continues to be a heritage for hundreds of households and campers, consider donating to Camp Okoboji! Every donation counts toward furthering the Kingdom of Christ through this ministry here at Camp Okoboji.
Gifts made to Camp Okoboji, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible in the manner and to the extent provided by law. For more information about your donations that support the ministry at Camp Okoboji contact the Camp Office at 712-337-3325 or email info@campokoboji.org.
Mail donations to:
Camp Okoboji
1531 Edgewood Drive
Milford, IA 51351
Questions? Contact us!
(712) 337-3325
Thrivent members
Consider supporting Camp Okoboji’s ministry through your Choice Dollars Designation! Additionally, there are a variety of service projects to be done at Camp. As a Thrivent Member, consider applying for a Thrivent Action Team Card for $250 seed money for a project. Contact the Camp Office (camp@campokoboji.org) to get started on your service project today!
Gifts of Stock
Gifting stock (or other appreciated assets) is a simple and powerful way to make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve at Camp Okoboji. It can also offer you a number of financial benefits (consult your financial advisor for more details):
- You can easily donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
- The total value of the stock upon transfer is tax-deductible.
- There is no obligation to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation.
If a gift of stock is a good fit for you, and you wish to transfer appreciated stocks to Camp Okoboji, please contact us for more information.
IRA Charitable Rollover
You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.
Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover include
- Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization.
- Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
- Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions.
- Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
- Help further the work and mission of our organization.
How an IRA charitable rollover gift works
- Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to us.
- Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to our organization to help continue our important work.
- Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction.
- Please contact us if you wish for your gift to be used for a specific purpose.
Donor-Advised Funds
They are easy to set-up and are considered one of the most tax-advantageous ways to give. Establishing a donor-advised fund allows you an opportunity to put your charitable dollars to work for Camp Okoboji, but on your own terms. Consult your financial advisor for details.
Simply direct your DAF sponsoring organization to make checks payable to Camp Okoboji and mail to:
Camp Okoboji
Attn: Executive Director
1531 Edgewood Dr.
Milford, IA 51351