Listed below is a summary of the different ways you can give to The Oglebay Foundation.

Cash Donations
Most gifts to The Oglebay Foundation take this form, and it is as easy as writing a check or using your American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover card. Checks should be made payable to The Oglebay Foundation.

Gifts of Appreciated Property
With careful planning, charitable gifts of long-term appreciated securities or real estate can create very favorable tax benefits, such as the elimination of paying long-term capital gains tax and receiving an income tax charitable deduction.

Bequests
Gifts through wills and bequests can provide you with the opportunity to honor and sustain your family name in conjunction with The Oglebay Foundation's name recognition program. The Oglebay Foundation will work with you and your attorney to provide you with the language necessary to insure that your intentions are clearly expressed.

Life Income/Charitable Trusts
Charitable Trusts and charitable gift annuities offer an opportunity to make a substantial gift to The Oglebay Foundation without forfeiting the annual income produced by these assets. You can retain income for your life and the life of your spouse. This gift can also be structured to create a substantial tax benefit over a period of years.

Matching Gifts
Many companies will match your contribution to The Oglebay Foundation. Submit your company's matching gift form with your contribution and it can significantly increase your support and associated giving level.

Life Insurance
Many, if not most people, own some form of life insurance. Life insurance can play a very important part in planned charitable giving. Life insurance for charitable purposes can be accomplished by 1) the transfer of ownership of an existing policy to The Oglebay Foundation, or 2) the purchase of life insurance which names The Oglebay Foundation as the beneficiary and/or owner.

Gifts-in-Kind
Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to The Oglebay Foundation, while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please consult your tax advisor or contact The Oglebay Foundation for further information.

Sponsorships
There are many opportunities for businesses and corporations to enter into sponsorships with the Wheeling Park Commission in conjunction with special events or on printed materials such as score cards, maps, etc. Sponsorships give businesses substantial exposure and a close relationship with Oglebay, Wheeling Park or the Good Zoo. There are also naming opportunities for various facilities within the parks including buildings, rooms in existing buildings, garden displays, and others.

The Oglebay Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.