An endowment to the YMCA ensures our capacity to strengthen the very foundations of this community for years and generations to come. Regardless of the programs in the future, we will be there to meet the need through our commitment to always nurture the potential of youth and teens, to help improve our community’s health and well-being, and to support and give back to our neighbors.
Tax savings and other benefits may be available through a variety of current and deferred endowment plans, and future commitments may be directed to specific programs, locations, or to the Y’s work across the community.
Some have chosen to support the YMCA through:
- An outright gift
- Naming YMCA of the Inland Northwest as a beneficiary of insurance or retirement funds
- A bequest in one’s will
- A memorial gift. We would be honored to accept your future commitment to the YMCA.
For more information, please contact Jesse Zumbro, Financial Development Director 509 777 9622 x 4210.
YMCA Camp Reed Endowment Fund
What is it you remember most about YMCA Camp Reed? Was it sharing during Sticks Ceremony around the campfire at the end of the week, Critter Talk, Chapel, or fun with campers and staff? We know Camp Reed has touched many lives and it is a unique experience that has a lasting impact. Now you have the opportunity to pass on these positive encounters for many more campers in the years ahead.
Our goal is to ensure the future of Camp Reed by building a designated endowment fund to support the powerful work of camp. As a beneficiary of the Camp Reed experience, you are uniquely qualified to recognize the potential that camp can offer to many in the years to come. Your support strengthens the foundation of Camp Reed by building long-range financial stability and ensuring that countless children can just be kids for a life-changing week at camp.
Contributions can be made in two ways: a gift today, or a future gift. Your endowment gift provides lasting resources by preserving the original gift intact and using the interest gained each year for either camperships or infrastructure improvements. To make a gift today, please click here and donate.
For more information please contact Carly “Calypso” Garras, Camp Reed Executive Director at 509 720 5631.
555 Campaign
$1000-$4999 – Matters
- At&T
- Dizney Bachman
- Toucan Bet
- Kim Boston
- Starship Dickmann
- Zabba Doerr
- Amy Eiden
- Looney & Don Ellingsen
- Jonathan Ferraiuolo
- Quasi & Chimp Feryn
- Heather Flaherty
- Jupiter French
- Calypso Brown & New York Garras
- Detour & Ben Gmelch
- Rookie & Krash Harnetiaux
- Governor & Madonna Jones
- Ice Jones
- Wonder
- Nova & T-Rex Joseph
- Dingy & Bridgid Kardong
- Fiesta Kerr
- Kryptonite & John Kleiderer
- Alan & Sue Lesher
- Tops & Ben Lyman
- Mando McMahan
- Douglas C. Muirhead
- Fish’n’Chip Overstreet
- Huckle & Brent Perry
- A Bev & Beyond & Bill Reed
- Green Eggs Richardson
- Tinker Richardson
- Ranger & Diana Riggins
- Spy Rodgers
- Paul Ruckhaber
- Daisy Sauther
- Woolly & Mike Scarpelli
- TaMolly & Mark Schemmel
- Chili Smith
- Bronco Stoddard
- Bubba Sullivan
- Krusty & Jason Swain
- Calamity Taylor
- Gumby Thompson
- Annedroid Timmons
- Viking Underwood
- Kooka Underwood
- Chrome Vogt
- Dragon & Echo Walters
- Scooter Walters
- Shasta Walters
- Guacamole Ward
- Washington Trust Bank
- Mark Williams
- Uncle Zumbro
$5000-$9999 – Prufers
- Bodacious and Molly Cooke
- Tweedle Giardino
- Buckhorn and Truck Howard
- Frem and Marta Nielsen
- Jasmine and Michael Olds
- Chuck and Mallory Thomas
- Tater and Cano Whitman
$10000-$24999 – Graves
- Calori Chow
- Chad Roberts
- Sneaker & Reesie Smith
$25000+ – Creetus
- Rick & Diane Betts
- Annedroid Timmons
- Bucky & Loco Vogt
Deep Sea Doug Safranek Prints
Limited edition reproductions of paintings by renowned artist, Spokane native and former Camp Reed counselor, Doug Safranek, have never been offered before. While Doug’s original work now sells for the high five and low six figures, four paintings owned by Steven, also once a Camp Reed counselor, and Julie Jones have been magically reproduced by modern technology to capture the amazingly intricate detail of Doug’s work.
Only 25 prints of each painting, signed and numbered by Doug, are available for a one time donation ranging from $400 – $800. All proceeds from this endeavor benefit the Camp Reed Legacy Endowment. For more information or to purchase one of these prints please contact the Camp Reed office, 509 777 9622.
Honor Wall
Safranek Print Donors
- George & Patty Anderson
- Rick & Diane Betts
- Gerry & Bridget Bulger
- Merrie & Kurt Dehmer
- Bryan & Sue Harnetiaux
- Jack & Lisa Heath
- Jane & Dennis Hession
- Debra & Bruce Howard
- Don & Brigid Kardong
- Jerry Karstetter
- Alan & Sue Lesher
- Jill & James Murphy
- Brent & Terry Perry
- Bev & Bill Reed
- Mima & Mike Scarpelli
- Mark & Molly Schemmel
- Gene Shepherd
- Tom & Suzanne Simpson
- Steve & Reesie Smith
- Dave & Bonnie Stenersen
- Debra & Craig Stephens
- Tom & Lisa Vogt
Endowment Donors
- Anonymous
- At&T
- Woodtik Austing
- Jupiter French
- Disney Bachman
- Sonic Beemer
- King Betts
- Rick & Diane Betts
- Toucan Betz
- Gerry & Bridget Bulger
- Sockeye Chapman
- Calori Chow
- Raider Cleary
- Vator Cleary
- Anaconda & Swoosh Connelly
- Bodacious & Molly Cooke
- William Cooke
- Slaw Cosgrove
- Danger Cozza
- Lunar & Stoke Crecelius
- Buffalo & Melanie Delaney
- Bonnie “Boo” Dennison Memorium
- Starship Dickmann
- Zabba Doerr
- Dor Eiden
- Looney & Don Ellingsen
- Lambchop Fallis
- Jonathan Ferraiuolo
- Quasi & Chimp Feryn
- Heather Flaherty
- Mona Lisa Gaiser Memorium
- Seaweed Garfield
- Calypso Brown & New York Garras
- Tweedle Giardino
- Detour & Ben Gmelch
- Rookie & Krash Harnetiaux
- Buster Harrison III
- Beast Harrison
- Hawk Hartanov
- Dingle & Andy Hastings
- Jack & Lisa Heath
- Buckhorn & Truck Howard
- George F. Ingraham Jr.
- Rapid & Karmen Isitt
- Governor & Madonna Jones
- Ice Jones
- Stuff’em & Julie Jones
- Wonder, Nova & T-Rex Joseph
- Dingy & Bridgid Kardong
- Jared Karstetter
- Fiesta Kerr
- Kryptonite & John Kleiderer
- Chris Kopczynski
- Pluto Krafft
- Jim Kucera
- Alan & Sue Lesher
- Axe Lipsker
- Tops & Ben Lyman
- Mando McMahan
- Wink McNevin
- Douglas C. Muirhead
- Frem & Marta Nielsen
- Toga Northey
- Jasmine & Michael Olds
- Fish’ n’ Chip Overstreet
- Huckle & Brent Perry
- Skillet Prather
- A Bev & Beyond & Bill Reed
- Green Eggs Richardson
- Tinker Richardson
- Ranger & Diana Riggins
- Chewbacca Roberts
- John & Dee Rodgers
- Spy Rodgers
- Deep Sea Safranek
- Daisy Sauther
- Woolly & Mike Scarpelli
- Storm Schemmel
- TaMolly & Mark Schemmel
- Knevel & Ewok Schreiner
- Skipper Schulte Memoriam
- Gene Shepherd
- Chili Smith
- Manji Smith
- Sneaker & Reesie Smith
- Pete & Denise Stanton
- Ducky & Bugs Stenersen
- X Stenersen
- Bronco Stoddard
- Michael & Janie Strasser
- Bubba Sullivan
- Krusty & Jason Swain
- Calamity Taylor
- Annedroid Philips Timmons
- Chuck & Mallory Thomas
- Gaylord Thomson
- Gumby Thompson
- Kooka Underwood
- Viking Underwood
- Bucky & Loco Vogt
- Chrome Vogt
- Barberic & Brooke Walter
- Washington Trust Bank
- Moto Walters Memoriam
- Dragon & Echo Walters
- Scooter Walters
- Shasta Walters
- Tracy & Leta Walters
- Guacamole Ward
- Tater & Cano Whitman
- Mark Williams
- Jetset Wilson
- Peachy Wright
- Uncle Zumbro
Testimonials
What is it you remember most about YMCA Camp Reed? Was it sharing during Sticks Ceremony around the camp fire at the end of the week, Chapel, capture the flag, or fun with campers and staff? We know Camp Reed has touched many lives and it is a unique experience that has a lasting impact. Now you have the opportunity to pass on these positive encounters for many more in the years ahead.
Don “Dingy” Kardong | 1970 – 1973
“This is an opportunity for those of us who benefited so much from our time at Camp Reed to make sure the good times and positive experiences are available to kids for years to come.”
Steve “Sneaker” Smith | 1974 – 1975
“It is my privilege to give back to a place that gave me so much and continues to enrich others.”
Molly “TaMolly” Schemmel | 1976 – 1980
“Camp Reed is a magical place. All of us who have experienced Camp in any way need to help ensure its lasting future.”
Joe “Quasi” Feryn | 1991 – 2001
“We gave because we want all children to have the opportunity to be impacted by the positive mission of Camp Reed.”
Phil “Buster” Harrison III | 2007 – present
“I gave because of the values and beliefs Camp Reed has instilled in me and the many opportunities Camp has given me to succeed.”
A Word from Tracy Walters
Dear Camp Reed Friends,
The intent of this letter is to let you know about the formation of the Camp Reed Endowment. This endowment will ensure that kids continue to experience the positive impact in their lives that Camp Reed has given thousands over the years past.
One of the highest honors of my life was the time I spent as a director at Camp Reed. When Leta and I accepted the task of operating/rebuilding Camp we had no idea that it would be the foundation for so many of the relationships with people we love and care about today, more than 40 years later.
Over the years and across the country you have come together many times, become leaders in the community, championed new causes, and supported important endeavors.
I am asking you to come together again, one more time. It is with great humility that I have accepted the role of Honorary Chairman of the Camp Reed Endowment. With your help, this endowment will have a lasting impact. Imagine with me, that 100 years from today, through your generosity and kindness, campers will still tell us that Camp was the greatest week of their lives.
Details are enclosed and can also be found at campreed.org. I remain,
Tracy Walters
Ways to Give
- Adopt an Acre 555 Campaign. You can “own” an acre of camp – complete with recognition at camp on our 555 wall and receive an unofficial ‘Deed of Ownership.’
- $1000 – Matters Level – 1 acre level
- $5000 – Prufers Level – 5 acre level & membership in YMCA Heritage Club
- $10,000 – Graves Level: 10 acre level & membership in YMCA Heritage Club
- $25,000 – Creetus Level – 25 acre level & membership in YMCA Heritage Club
- Buy a “Deep Sea” Doug Safranek print.
Other ways to give:
- A gift today. Donor Benefit: Provides possible income tax savings in the year of the gift.
- Naming YMCA Camp Reed as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Donor Benefit: Makes possible a large future gift and possible current income tax savings.
- Naming YMCA Camp Reed as the beneficiary of a bequest in one’s will or trust. Donor Benefit: Ensures that assets needed during life will not be dissipated, yet makes possible a substantial charitable gift. Creates estate and inheritance tax savings.
- Creating a memorial gift. Donor Benefit: Allows a loved one to be remembered forever by the creation of a gift in their name.