WD Boyce Council
Scouting Fund
Supporting Scouting for Generations to Come
The W.D. Boyce Council, Scouting America Endowment Fund provides annual, permanent support for the W.D. Boyce Council, ensuring that the values and programs of Scouting remain strong for years to come. Through this endowment, future generations of young people will continue to experience leadership training, outdoor adventure, and community service opportunities that shape character and build lifelong skills.
How the fund began
In 2013, Morton Community Bank and the Honegger Family were approached about making a significant gift to support Scouting. Instead of giving directly to the W.D. Boyce Council, they chose to establish an endowment fund at the Morton Community Foundation. This decision means the Council will receive annual grants—forever—rather than a one-time contribution. Over time, the impact of the fund will far exceed the original gift. That’s the power of endowment.
Why it matters
The W.D. Boyce Council carries the name of the man who brought Scouting to America. In 1909, William D. Boyce, a publisher from Illinois, was lost in the fog while on a business trip in London. A young Scout offered to guide him but refused a tip, saying, “No thank you, sir. I’m a Scout and this is my good turn for the day.” Inspired by this encounter, Boyce returned home and incorporated the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910.
By supporting the W.D. Boyce Council Endowment Fund, donors help ensure that this tradition of service, integrity, and leadership continues to inspire young people for generations to come.
Ways to give
You can give online by clicking Donate Now and selecting the W.D. Boyce Council, BSA Endowment Fund. Gifts may also be mailed to Morton Community Foundation, 135 S. First Avenue, Morton, IL 61550 (memo: W.D. Boyce Council Fund). Donors may also consider tax-advantaged options such as gifts of stock, IRA distributions, or other planned gifts. Every contribution helps build the fund’s principal, creating a reliable source of annual support for Scouting programs across the region.
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 “WD Boyce Scouting” on the memo line.
Make a tax-advantaged gift of stock…Visit our stock gifting page by clicking HERE.
Give online by clicking the button below.
Are you a Caterpillar Employee or Retiree?
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.
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