Lupus Foundation Funding

The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota derives its funding from a variety of sources but in general relies on the generous support of countless individuals and businesses that have been loyal contributors over the years.

Events:
The Foundation hosts two signature events each year. First, 2008 marks the tenth year of the Lupus Golf Classic.  It is held on the first Wednesday after the week of the 4th of July at StoneRidge Golf Club in Stillwater. For the last three years, the proceeds of this event have been used for grant making for lupus genetics research occurring in Minnesota.

The second event is the Lupus Walk for Hope.  Every September, the Lupus Walk for Hope is held at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis and Silver Lake Park in Rochester. The net income of the Walk for Hope is also used to support lupus genetics research. This event is in its eleventh year.

General Contributions:
Donations come in many forms:  memorials, gifts given in honor of those afflicted with lupus, responses to the spring annual campaign or the end of year holiday campaign and often simply based on the thoughtful and caring initiative of our donors. Of course, we always honor any specified donor directives. The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization making donations tax-deductible. Further, the Foundation meets all the standards set forth by the Charities Review Council (www.smartgivers.org). 

Research Endowment:
Twenty years ago a number of interested and forward thinking parties founded and provided initial funding for the Susan Barry Meckstroth Research Endowment. Over the years the endowment principal has grown to nearly $1.2 million. To keep the endowment principal intact, only the investment returns from the endowment are used to make research grants. To date, over $1 million of endowment earnings have funded lupus research!

Lupus Pickup Service:
Every day trucks with the Foundation’s name and logo are traveling metro area neighborhoods picking up donated clothing and household goods that will be sold to provide financial support for the operations of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota. Donor generosity in this area enables us to devote more of the time and energy of Foundation staff to our very important mission. Scheduling a pickup at your home is as easy as following the quick steps at www.lupuspickup.org or dialing 651-748-0400.

Online Giving:
Make a donation to the Lupus Foundation by going online; just click here!