Press Release Press Release
To: Area Media
From: The Forward Endowment
Subject: $1000 Pine River Sportsman’s Club Donation
The FORWARD Endowment, the Manitowoc County trust established to fund projects focused on hunting, fishing, conservation, and related education, has received a $1,000 donation from the Pine River Sportsman’s Club. FORWARD stands for Friends Of Resources, Wildlife And Recreational Development. It was founded by The Manitowoc Unit of Manitowoc County Fish & Game. It is now supported by a combination of funding from area sporting clubs and private donations. Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Association has been a major supporter of the fund through their Annual Banquet proceeds each year. The trust thanks Pine River Sportsmen for their dedication and forethought.
2023 Marks the 30th anniversary of the trust formed in 1993 by the Manitowoc Unit of Fish & Game based on an estate gift of $50,000. The trust has grown significantly from that point through a variety of donations and management by Associated Bank. It has been a great tool in estate planning to help support the natural resources and conservation practices in Manitowoc County. All funds stay in Manitowoc County.
The FORWARD Endowment has provided over $138,000 in grants awarded to projects and groups in Manitowoc County. These represent completed projects in the community. FORWARD is a 501C3 and donations can make checks payable to The FORWARD Endowment c/o Associated Bank. Only interest incomes from the fund are spent so that the fund will continue to grow and be there for future generations. Memorial or estate planning gifts are possible with the fund.
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