At Mountain Lake Services, we carry out our mission of enriching the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and our communities.
You can help us achieve our goals through our planned charitable gift programs, or by supporting our fundraising events throughout the year. Your gift will help support our efforts, and at the same time provide you with significant tax advantages.
You may make gifts to Mountain Lake Services in a variety of ways, depending on your circumstances or preferences.
Charitable remainder trusts are individually invested and managed by a trustee of your choice. You or your designated beneficiary benefit from ongoing income and an immediate tax advantage, while Mountain Lake Services benefits from the funds that remain upon the death of you or your beneficiary.
A gift annuity gives you income for life. You may claim an attractive tax deduction at the time of your investment. A portion of the annuity income is often exempt from Federal income tax. A deferred gift annuity, in which you defer income until a specified age, offers a significant tax deduction at the time of investment, and may offer a retirement alternative to those no longer able to take advantage of Individual Retirement Accounts.
Your gift of real estate or other capital assets (e.g. art, jewelry, antiques, etc.) can be sold for our immediate benefit, or in certain circumstances, be given to Mountain Lake Services for future sale or displayed in our homes.
On June 30, 2003, Mr. Slayton Underhill visited with his cousin, Mr. Slayton Altenberg, who came to the Cross Street IRA in Schroon Lake, NY, along with his friend, Jan.
Mr. Altenberg arrived with two beautiful oil paintings of Mr. Underhill's mother and father, painted by Mr. Slayton Underhill, Sr., a noted portraitist.
Mr. Altenberg reminisced about his Uncle Slayton, who passed away in October 2003. He shared family history, including the deep devotion his cousin's parents felt for one another.
When you see the painting of Slayton's mother, Slayton's love for his subject truly leaps from the canvas.
The high point of the visit came when Mr. Altenberg received hand-over-hand assistance from Mr. Underhill in assembling complex puzzles. Mr. Altenberg enjoyed seeing his cousin as the 'Puzzlemaster' who likes to teach others.
Mr. Altenberg took some great photographs, and plans to remain in contact with his cousin through the mail. Mountain Lake Services appreciates all three Slaytons' generosity and friendship.s
A gift of cash is available immediately for our use and offers you potential tax benefits. We also welcome cash pledges payable over time.
During 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith gave a generous cash donation to the Helen F. McDonald Training Center in Port Henry, NY. The gift memorializes their daughter Karen, who passed away in February 2000. Karen was served by Mountain Lake Services for 20 years. She enjoyed many good times during her time here, and had many lasting friendships.
Consider making Mountain Lake Services a part of your will. You can name Mountain Lake Services as a specific beneficiary, or name us as a remainder beneficiary after other amounts have been paid to other beneficiaries.
If you are interested in donating a planned gift to Mountain Lake Services, please send a letter to Mountain Lake Services, 10 St. Patrick's Place, Port Henry, NY 12974, 518-546-3381.
Alternatively, if you want to inquire via email about donating to Mountain Lake Services, please fill out our donations inquiry form.
We also accept and appreciate membership donations in four membership categories. All our memberships run annually from March through February.
Your membership donation entitles you to all the following :
Our membership categories are:
Please send a check payable to Mountain Lake Services in one of the above amounts, with your name, address, and phone number, to: Elizabeth Rutkowski, Mountain Lake Services, 10 St. Patrick's Place, Port Henry, NY 12974, 518-546-3381.
Alternatively, if you want to request membership information via email, please fill out our contact form. Thank you!
