Support Us

Portal Industries, Inc. is extremely grateful to those individuals, businesses, civic groups, churches, foundations and families that share our vision and support our mission. For Portal to continue to provide life–enriching options for adults with disabilities, we need the financial help and support of many. We are responsible for generating enough revenue to cover approximately 35% of our $3.1MM operating budget. Some of that comes from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and the United Way of Northern Ozaukee and some is received from generous donors. A significant portion is generated from subcontracts with area businesses to do production work.

We hope you will consider Portal Industries worthy of your support. We have been recognized by the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin for outstanding business integrity and ethical performance. We pledge continued good stewardship of all existing resources and all gifts given and promise to maximize the benefits of any such gift.

Long range, it is our goal to lessen our dependence on government funding and to strive for greater financial independence. To help accomplish this goal, Portal Industries established an endowment fund with The Greater Milwaukee Foundation in 2000. The monies in that fund are invested by The Greater Milwaukee Foundation and the principle is not available to us, only the interest and/or earnings from the fund's appreciation are available. The Portal Industries Endowment Fund grows through a combination of wise investments and new donations such as cash, memorial gifts, tributes, etc. Your gift to the Portal Industries Endowment Fund will help assure a more secure future for the agency and continued service to persons with disabilities.

2009-2010 Agency Wish List:

Efficiency, Security and Safety Needs

Telephone System with voice mail upgrades - $15,000; Video Surveillance System, cameras and monitors - $5,000; Kitchen facility remodel - $20,000; Heating/Air Conditioning Central Computer Control - $15,000; Relocate Conference Room door - $2,000; On-Demand Water Heaters for Lobby Restrooms and Kitchen - $4,000; Re-carpet Administration Offices - $5,000; Transportation Routing Software - $2,800

Program/Service Needs

Community Integration Opportunities Fund - $1,500; Art & Craft Supplies (gift cards to Michaels, WalMart, Hobby Lobby, etc) - Any Amount; Circle Paper Punch (various sizes) - $20 each; Enclosed Drying Rack for Artwork - $225; White Board (4x8') - $900; Small Soda Coolers - $150; Office Bookcases - $300; Furniture for Day Services area - $3,000; Art Books: Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, "Green Guide for Artists" by Karen Michal; Art Easels - $125; Cart on Wheels - $100; Music Therapy - $5,000; Accessible Kitchen Appliances - $2,500

General Agency Needs

New Outdoor Sign and Large Vinyl Banner - $1,500; Professional Photography Session; Billboard for Truck - $3,000; YMCA Organization Membership - $750

Gifts to the Portal Industries Endowment Fund may include:

The Gift of Cash

The most popular form of charitable gift. Tax benefits are available to those who itemize their deductions on Federal and State income tax returns.

Cash Gifts can be handled on–line using your credit or debit card. Click on this secure link to see how easy it is to make a gift.

Assets Other Than Cash

Appreciated stock or other property that has increased in value since it was acquired may be used to fund a charitable gift.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Allows you the opportunity to make a gift while providing you with an income for life or time period you specify. Your gift will be invested to provide you with either a fixed income (annuity trust) or an annually adjusted income (unitrust). A tax deduction is allowed at the time you create the trust.

Life Insurance

Naming Portal Industries as beneficiary to receive all or a portion of the proceeds of a life insurance policy you no longer need is a simple way to make a significant gift.

Memorial Gifts

Given as a way to thoughtfully remember a family member, a friend, an associate, or anyone who has been a vital part of your life.

Gifting Through Your Will

You may specify a particular dollar amount, a percentage of the assets that pass through your will or, gifting "what's left" after providing for your heirs and others.

Gifting, as final beneficiary, the remaining funds of an IRA or pension fund

For more information about the Portal Industries Endowment Fund or other gift opportunities, please contact Carole Stuebe, Executive Director.

There can be no substitute for careful tax planning when trying to maximize charitable gifts. We encourage you to consult with your financial advisor about tax benefits associated with the many and varied gifting options.

Portal Industries, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization, exempt from taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Gifts to help offset day–to–day operating costs may include:

Cash Gifts to Operating Budget

Cash Gifts can be handled on-line using your credit or debit card. Click on this secure link to see how easy it is to make a gift.

Gifts In Kind

(For a current list of items needed by Portal Industries to further our mission or to better facilitate the services we offer, please contact Marlene Morgan, Development Coordinator, at 262–377–4410, ext. 202)

Pick 'N Save We Care program

If you will specify Portal Industries as a beneficiary when you use your Advantage ® Saver's Club card for purchases at any Pick 'N Save® store, a percentage of WE CARE dollars will be donated back to Portal Industries. It's easy to do — please encourage others to also name Portal as beneficiary.

Cornerstone Community Bank Charitable Checking program

Open a new account or switch your existing Cornerstone account to a Charitable Checking account with Cornerstone Community Bank. Each year Cornerstone will make a donation equal to 1% of your average balance in your Charitable Checking account to Portal Industries.

Whether you choose to support Portal's Endowment Fund, opt to provide funds to help offset day–to–day operating costs, or prefer to underwrite a program or project that is important to you, we appreciate your gift and your commitment to our mission.