We invite you to be part of the tradition of supporting Wilder and our work to serve the disadvantaged members of our community.

Wilder's programs were once supported almost wholly from the proceeds of trust funds left by the Amherst H. Wilder family in the early 1900s. Today, because of a century of increased costs and growing service needs, only 29 percent of our operating budget comes from Endowment fund earnings. We depend on the generosity of our donors to help us continue to meet the needs of Saint Paul’s most vulnerable residents.

No gift is too small. Every gift is deeply treasured by Wilder and by those who are helped by your generosity.

Giving options

Donate online

Donate by mail
To donate by mail, please print and complete our donation form.

Donate stock
Donating appreciated stock can be a cost-effective way to make a gift to Wilder. If you itemize on your tax return, you may receive a charitable deduction for the value of your stock and may not have to pay capital gains on the appreciated value. To arrange to donate stock, call the Office of Resource Development at 651-280-2468.

Building on the Legacy Fundraising Breakfast
The annual Building on the Legacy fundraising breakfast is designed to generate support, share the Wilder story and engage the entire community to better assist the vulnerable in Saint Paul. More than 700 business and civic leaders and community members gather each year to experience an unforgettable, succinct presentation on the extraordinary work of the Wilder Foundation. The next Building on the Legacy fundraising breakfast is scheduled for November 12, 2008, check in: 7:00 a.m.; program: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – St. Paul Riverfront (formerly the Radisson Riverfront) in downtown Saint Paul. Complimentary parking is provided.

Planned Gifts
Planned gifts include gifts made to Wilder through wills, life insurance, charitable trusts or life-income arrangements.