Our fundraising target to complete the Korean War Memorial is $3.5 million. Back in the spring of 2013, when we first began fundraising in earnest, we had raised barely $200,000. Now, thanks to the generosity of our corporate, foundation, and individual donors, our total raised has increased to approximately $2.1 million.
That amount, together with the $1 million grant we expect to receive from the Korean Government in early 2015, will put us at $3.1 million. This, however, is still $400,000 short of our total needs. So even though we’ve come a long way, we still have a way to go to complete our mission. And the prevailing wisdom in fundraising circles is that the final funds required are often the most difficult to raise.
To make matters worse, our challenge is not just one of money, but also one of time. If we do not succeed in raising the final $400,000 we need by December 31, we may not be able to begin major construction in 2015 — and that could put us in jeopardy of losing the Korean $1 million grant. This would of course be a major setback in our campaign, one that we must prevent at all costs. With that in mind, we are now making one final push to get the final $400,000 we require, and to get this Memorial built.
Proposed design of Korean War Memorial
Pending final approval by the Presidio Trust
This is why we are now making an open plea for your support. If you have been considering making a donation but haven’t done so yet, now is the time. If you are already a donor, please consider donating again and becoming a repeat donor, as many others have done.
HELP US GET THE JOB DONE
MAKE A DONATION TODAY
Major General O.P. Smith, USMC, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, at U.S. Cemetery, Hungnam, North Korea, December, 1950
GIVE WHAT YOU CAN…
FOR THOSE WHO GAVE EVERYTHING THEY HAD
415 750 3862 info@kwmf.org
www.kwmf.org/donate
We also encourage you to consider making KWMF part of your legacy plan, whether by making a bequest in your will or trust, a life income gift, or simply by naming KWMF as a beneficiary of an account or insurance policy. This donation will be used to help cover the costs of long-term maintenance of the Memorial site. And you will receive prominent recognition as a member of the Korean War Memorial Legacy Circle.
Finally, we welcome your suggestions or referrals regarding any individual, corporation, or foundation you feel might be willing to help us reach our goal. Our greatest fundraising successes have been the result of “somebody who knows somebody” opening a door for us.
Please contact us and we’ll follow up right away.