Named funds allow you, the donor, to establish a fund within The Skills Foundation in honor of an organization or individual, or to honor the memory of someone close to your heart. A portion of the interest income each year is used to benefit the individuals Skills serves. Together, the donor and Skills staff choose a meaningful way to allocate the funds, while at the same time supporting Skills' mission. Donors may also designate the Skills Foundation as a beneficiary of memorial donations made in lieu of flowers sent to the funeral home. Each donor receives a letter of thanks with a receipt for income tax purposes.