The Salem4Youth Fund
Salem4youth…A faith-based residential setting for young men who need encouragement and hope.
This fund was started in March of 2022 by Salem4Youth, Flanagan, IL, made possible through a generous donation to the organization. The annual grants generated by the fund are used for the following purposes: (1) to fund scholarships for financial assistance for the benefit of boys whose families may not have the resources or means to pay tuition fees and/or related expenses for Salem4Youth Ranch and/or other related Agency services, and (2) to fund Agency daily operations and expenses, and 3) to fund such other uses as determined by the Board of Directors of Salem4Youth.
In early 2022, Salem4Youth’s Executive Director was approached by a long-time supporter of the organization with the news that he and his wife would like to make a substantial donation to the organization. He indicated that it was his desire that the money be managed primarily as an endowment,..that is, the initial principal gift would be invested and the proceeds of the investment would generate grants to support Salem4Youth Ranch. Salem entrusted the endowment to the expertise of the Morton Community Foundation.
In 1896 a childless couple, the Kings, donated 100 acres of farm ground located in rural Flanagan, IL to establish a Christ centered orphanage for boys and girls. That ministry was called Salem Children’s Home. Fast-forward to today and that same ministry continues to serve families in crisis in the name of Christ. Now called Salem4youth Ranch the ministry works with young men, ages 12-16 years old, who are in a “season of struggle” with their families.
Salem4youth Ranch is a residential program where the boys live and attend their on-campus school. This school offers both academic and vocational training for the boys. While living on The Ranch the boys and their families are required to be involved in Biblical counseling. The typical stay for a student lasts between 12-15 months.
The goal of the ministry is familial reconciliation while introducing the boys and their families to the hope found only in Christ.
Salem4youth Ranch is a 501c3 non-profit located at 15161 N. 400 East Rd., Flanagan, IL 61740. To learn more about the ministry you can log onto Salem’s website at www.salem4youth.com. Salem4youth also has an active Facebook page, which is “salem4youth.”
Video produced by Salem4Youth photography class students.
To make a tax-deductible donation to this endowment fund, you can:
Donate by check: Make it payable to Morton Community Foundation and mail it to 135 S First Ave, Morton, IL 61550. Please write “Salem4Youth” on the memo line.
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The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to offer the year-round Matching Gifts Program to support their employees, U.S. retirees and board of directors in their contributions to worthy causes. Eligible Caterpillar participants may request an annual total maximum 1:1 match of $10,000 USD each calendar year to eligible charities to which contributions are tax deductible. The Morton Community Foundation is an eligible charity. So, if you are an eligible Caterpillar participant, you may submit any donations to this fund for an equivalent match, up to your total maximum of $10,000 per year. CLICK HERE to link to the Caterpillar Foundation’s Matching Gift website.