AIST Foundation Donations and Gifts

Gift Acceptance Policy

What is the Annual Fund?

The Annual Fund is the Foundation’s annual program developed to provide a way for AIST members, the industry and other friends of the Foundation to help strengthen the Foundation’s programming through unrestricted contributions.  When combined with endowment revenue, this support helps to sustain the day-to-day operations and programming.

What is the Duration of the Annual Fund Each Year?

The Annual Fund year begins on July 1 and ends June 30.

Who participates?

Participants include AIST members, steel producers, industry suppliers and friends of the Foundation.  The Foundation depends on large corporate gifts to increase the Annual Fund.  It is, however, equally reliant on individuals, including AIST members, who loyally support the Foundation with smaller gifts.

What are matching gifts?

A matching gifts program is a corporate-sponsored benefit offered by many companies that may double or even triple your gift to the Foundation. A matching gift form must be obtained from your employer (usually from the human resources office) and then mailed with your contribution to the Foundation. The form is completed by the Foundation and returned to the company, and a check is then mailed to the Foundation in the amount of your gift or more, thus “matching” your gift.

How much should I give?

Give an amount with which you feel comfortable.  The following list identifies corporate donors that have extended multi-year pledges or have contributed to the Foundation’s annual fund.  This listing will also appear in AIST’s Iron & Steel Technology throughout the year in regular Foundation updates.

Corporate Pledges

The AIST Foundation thanks the following companies that have pledged a multi-year donation in support of the Foundation’s programs.

$100,000 (payable in four annual installments)

• ArcelorMittal
• CMC Americas
• SSAB North America
• Nucor Corp.
• Steel Dynamics Inc.
• U. S. Steel Corp.

$40,000 (payable in four annual installments)

• MultiServ Division of Harsco Corporation

$20,000 (payable in four annual installments)

• MCC International Inc.

Annual Corporate Gift Clubs:  2008-2009

• Carnegie Circle $50,000+
• Frick Society $25,000–$49,999
  • ArcelorMittal *
  • CMC Americas
  • Nucor Corp.*
  • SSAB North America*
  • Steel Dynamics Inc.*
  • United States Steel Corp.*
• Oliver Council $10,000–$24,999
  • MultiServ Division of Harsco Corporation*
• Schwab Associates $5,000–$9,999
  • AmeriFab Inc.
  • Brilex/Boltec
  • California Steel Industries, Inc.
  • Cliffs Natural Resources
  • Herkules
  • Magneco Metrel
  • McKeown Group
  • Midrex
  • MCC International Inc.*
  • Paul Wurth Inc.
  • Phoenix Services
  • SES, LLC
  • Shell Lubricants
  • Siemens Industry, Inc. - Metallurgical Services
  • Songer Steel Services
  • SSAB
• Morgan Guild $1,000–$4,999
  • AIST Southwest Member Chapter
  • Duraloy Technologies Inc.
  • The Timken Company
  • Xtek Inc.
• AIST Foundation Friends $500-$999
  • ABB
  • SMS Seimag
  • Pomini

*These companies have extended a 4-year pledge

Stock Donations

The AIST Foundation welcomes stock donations. A donation of stocks you have owned for more than one year — and have appreciated in value — may save you capital gains tax while providing you an income tax deduction. This may be a tax-wise approach to support the AIST Foundation. If you are interested in donating securities please contact Mark Didiano, AIST Director of Finance, for details: (724) 776-6040, ext. 612, or mdidiano@aist.org. You can also provide your investment professional with the transfer information below, and he/she will be able to assist you.

Stock Donations to the AIST Foundation:
Transfer Instructions
DTC Instructions: Free Delivery Only:
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
DTC Participant #987
FFC: BJ60
For: Account #650991
AIST Foundation Self-Directed

Make a gift to the Foundation

If you would like to make a gift to this worthy cause, you can contact AIST at the address below.

AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Telephone (724) 776-6040
Fax (724) 776-1880

Donate at our Secure Site Online

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