Opportunities for giving to the club
The Garret Club is deeply indebted to the many generous members who, over the past 112 years, have made special gifts to our beloved Club and to our dedicated staff. Indeed, it was gifts from the original members that started the Club, gifts from members of 1929 that built our beautiful Club house, gifts from members that provided our magnificent furnishings and artwork, and, more recently, gifts from current members that provide the funds to update our living room, renovated the ladies' lounge, modernize the kitchen and install our elevator.
Donations may be given at any time. Gifts can be made directly to one of these funds or given "in honor" or "in memory" of a particular member or occasion.
The 1902 Voluntary Fund
The 1902 Voluntary Fund was established by the Board of Directors in 2011 as a reserve fund for the purpose of preserving and enhancing the beauty and ambience of the Club. The Fund is a flexible way for the Board to pay for necessary improvements other than those to preserve the original building and grounds.Members will be asked in April of each year, if they wish, to pledge a voluntary gift in any amount to the Fund. It can be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly or monthly. The amount pledged will be added to your monthly bill. Also, gifts may be made to the Fund at any time.Please make your check out to "The Garret Club" with "1902 Voluntary Fund" on the memo line. Gifts to this Fund are not tax deductible. Recent contributions are here.
The Garret Club Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.
The Garret Club Historic Preservation Foundation was formed in 2008 after the Clubhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The purpose of the Foundation is to preserve and protect the historically significant architecture and grounds of the The Garret Club building and to promote public appreciation of the building’s architecture.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit entity and any donation is tax deductible. Gifts may be made to the Foundation at any time. Please make your check payable to “The Garret Club Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc.
The Betty Welch Fund
This Fund was created with a bequest from a member of the Club several years ago. It is used at the discretion of the Board to assist our employees in time of need. Non-tax deductible gifts may be made at any time to this Fund. To donate to this fund, please make your check out to "The Garret Club" and note "Betty Welch Fund" on the memo line.
The Employees' Holiday Fund
The Holiday Fund is an opportunity to thank our employees for their assistance to the members during the year. Unlike most clubs, we have no service charge on our daily luncheons and club events. Therefore, we hope every member will want to contribute to this fund. Holiday Fund pledge cards are mailed to Club members in November of each year.
The Garret Legacy Society
The Garret Legacy is an opportunity for members to make a bequest to the Garret Club through their will or living trust. A planned gift through estate planning will continue a member's support of The Garret Club as an important legacy.
Form of Bequest
“I give the (sum of __________ dollars), (all or ________%) of the residuary of my estate to the Garret Club, 91 Cleveland Avenue Buffalo NY 14222-1698, for its general purposes unless otherwise specified.”
The bequest may be funded with cash, bonds or marketable securities. Please be advised that contributions to the Club are not deductible for federal estate, gift or income tax purposes with the exception of the Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc., which is deductible.