$100 Honor Gift
Your honoree’s name will be:
- Listed in the FFN newsletter
- Included on the Tribute page of the online Finlandia Foundation Family Tree
Make a Donation
Help Finnish America thrive.
Your gift to FFN supports scholarships, cultural grants, national programming, and the Finnish American Heritage Center, connecting people with Finnish heritage and culture today and for generations to come. The transaction takes two short steps for you to make a lasting impact on our programs.
Donation Matching
Double your impact: Gifts made to the General Fund: Vaino Hoover Memorial are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Paloheimo Foundation, up to $100,000 annually.
Finlandia Foundation National is a non-profit (501)(c)3 organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.
You helped save an irreplaceable part of Finnish America. Now, help us build what comes next.
In March of 2023, Finlandia University—founded in 1896 as Suomi College—announced its closing. The campus in Hancock, Michigan, is home to the Finnish American Heritage Center and many cultural assets described here.
The Finlandia Foundation board of trustees recognized this closing as a duty to preserve and protect the “Smithsonian of Finnish America.”
That privilege comes with a cost.
FFN has assumed responsibility for not only maintaining, but growing the mission and the operation, staffing, physical properties and programs, artifacts and archives of the most complete collection of the history of Finns in America. We are doing this to honor our roots and ensure that future generations understand and appreciate the contributions of Finnish immigrants, past and current, and the history and ongoing impact of innovation from Finland in so many fields.
Make a gift of $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or any amount meaningful to you. You may also choose a monthly gift and spread your generosity throughout the year. Every gift helps carry Finnish heritage forward.
PayPal
Click the button below to make your donation via PayPal!
U.S. Mail
Send a check made payable to Finlandia Foundation National to:
Finlandia Foundation National
254 N. Lake Ave. #852
Pasadena, CA 91101
If you have questions about any gifts of stocks, securities, financially planned gifts, have a special idea in mind, or are looking for another way to make a meaningful contribution, please contact FFN Development Director Brian Wolfe at brian.wolfe@finlandiafoundation.org
Additional Ways To Give
Honor Someone Who Made a Difference
Is there someone whose values, encouragement, or example has shaped your life?
A tribute gift to Finlandia Foundation National is a meaningful way to celebrate that person. Give in memory of someone whose legacy lives on or in honor of someone marking a special milestone.
Your gift recognizes their impact while helping preserve Finnish heritage and strengthen Finnish-American culture for future generations.
Honor a Loved One in the Finlandia Foundation Family Tree
Finland declared its independence on December 6, 1917—a historic milestone celebrated throughout Finland and Finnish-American communities.
The Finnish presence in North America reaches back even further. Finnish immigrants settled in the New Sweden colony along the Delaware River as early as 1640. The “Great Migration” brought many more Finns to North America between 1870 and 1930. In the generations since, others have continued that journey for personal, educational, and professional opportunities.
Celebrate someone who is part of this continuing story with a Centennial Honor Gift.
Giving Levels
$250 Story Gift
Your honoree will receive the recognition listed above, and their story will be added to the Family Tree.
Please submit:
- One photograph
- A story of up to 250 words
$500+ Legacy Story Gift
Your honoree will receive the recognition listed above, with an expanded story added to the Family Tree.
Please submit:
- Two photographs
- A story of up to 500 words
How to Participate
When making your online gift, select “Centennial Honor Gift” under “Tribute Type.”
Email your photographs and story to office@finlandiafoundation.org .
You may also mail your gift and materials to:
Finlandia Foundation National254 N. Lake Ave. #852
Pasadena, CA 91101
Questions? Contact office@finlandiafoundation.org .
Make a Gift of Stock
Donating appreciated stock may be a tax-efficient way to support Finlandia Foundation National while preserving more of your available cash.
By transferring eligible securities directly to FFN, you may be able to:
Increase your impact
Put the stock’s full current value to work supporting our mission.
Reduce capital-gains exposure
Avoid recognizing gains that could result from selling the stock.
Potentially receive a deduction
Qualify for a charitable deduction based on fair market value, subject
to applicable tax rules and limitations.
Please Notify Us of Your Gift
Brokerage transfers do not always include the donor’s name. To help us identify and acknowledge your gift, please provide:
- Your name
- The name of the stock or security
- The number of shares
- The date of the transfer
Please contact FFN before initiating your gift to receive the appropriate transfer instructions.
Contact FFN About a Stock GiftThis information is provided for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Please consult your professional advisor to determine how the rules apply to your circumstances.
Create Your Legacy at FFN
By including Finlandia Foundation National, Inc. in your estate or financial plans, you can provide for the people you love while helping preserve Finnish-American heritage, expand educational opportunities, and strengthen connections between Finland and the United States.
Visit our Legacy Society page to learn more about creating a lasting legacy through FFN.
Explore the FFN Legacy Society