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Valerie Millar Cosmopolitan Fund for Children
 Mission:
To provide a means for encouraging the financial support of educational, scientific and charitable endeavors, for the benefit of children with diabetes and their families.
What is it?
The Valerie Millar Cosmopolitan Fund for Children was established in memory of a 15-year-old girl, Valerie Millar, who died of diabetes complications in 1990. Deaths such as hers can be prevented through better quality diabetes intervention. The Valerie Millar Cosmopolitan Fund for Children is a charitable arm of Cosmopolitan International. It is the conduit through which contributions may flow from the public to those charitable activities supported by Cosmopolitan International members. It is a non-profit, non-stock, corporation recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt organizations under section 501 (c 3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The goal of the Fund is to develop diabetes education and outreach programs; to increase diabetes awareness; to improve the quality of diabetes care in the upper Midwest; and to provide on-going support in diabetes care in a rural setting.
Are Contributions Deductible?
Yes. All contributions to the Cosmopolitan Fund for Children qualify as tax deductions for income tax purposes.
Who Can Receive Grants?
Any beneficial program (with an emphasis in diabetes) which is dedicated to charitable, educational and scientific purposes is eligible.
Who Decides When and To Whom Grants are to be Made?
The Board of Directors of the Fund is elected by the membership of each club of the North Central Federation.
Where Does the Money Come From?
- General Contributors – Individuals, clubs, businesses, friends and families who want to support people with diabetes, i.e., the general public.
- Bequests and Legacies – A simple statement in your Last Will and Testament such as “I give the sum of $X to the Cosmopolitan Fund for Children, for its charitable purpose” will help fund Cosmopolitan Pediatric Projects and reduce your estate tax burden.
- The Living Gift – Federal tax laws encourage charitable giving through generous tax deductions. Important tax savings can result from careful gift and estate tax planning. See your financial advisors for ways to get the tax benefit of your gift today while reserving the income produced by the gift for loved ones.
Why Should I Support the Fund?
Individually, we are limited in the effect our contributions can have on any particular charitable endeavor. However, contributions that are pooled collectively will result in endeavors of international scope and dimension. Children with diabetes and their families and Cosmopolitan Fund for Children are united together in this effort.
How Has the Money been Used?
Educational efforts of the Cosmopolitan Pediatric Diabetes Center Scholarships for children to diabetes camps and retreats Support groups for families with children with diabetes Development of multi-cultural educational material for teaching about diabetes in the school system Diabetes Education Outreach.
Contact Information:
The Valerie Millar Cosmopolitan Fund for Children
Cosmopolitan Clubs of Sioux Falls
PO Box 394
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-6394
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