Invest in Training.

Transform Communities.

Your support helps us support provide high-quality training, equipment, and resources to first responders and public safety professionals.

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Gift-in-Kind

Why Give

Your gift to the MAAC Foundation helps make essential training and facility updates possible for our first responders. Donations help cover the costs of training, equipment and resources so first responders can train safely and effectively at no cost to them or their departments. Your generosity strengthens public safety and ensures those who protect us have the preparation they need when it matters most.

Important Tax Information

Your donation is 100% tax deductible within IRS regulations. Please consult your tax advisor should you have any questions, or visit irs.gov.

Name: The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC)

EIN: 38-4008491

Address: 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

Phone: 219-510-9111

Please check with your Human Resources department to understand if your company will match your gift.

Gift-in-Kind

Gift-in-kind support is essential to the mission of the MAAC Foundation. First responders who train at the MAAC rely on shared tools, equipment and resources so they can focus on learning, testing new techniques and preparing for real-world emergencies without needing to supply everything themselves.

From training tools and equipment to food donations, facility support and skilled volunteer services, Gift in Kind donations help power our campus every day! If you or your company are interested in supporting the MAAC with a gift-in-kind, please contact [email protected] or fill out this form.

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Your generosity helps us deliver real-world training and resources that save lives and strengthen communities.

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Other Ways to Give

The MAAC Foundation is a nonprofit training center that prepares first responders and the communities they serve. Because we are not tax-funded, your support helps provide critical training, equipment, and resources that strengthen public safety. There are many ways to make an impact beyond a financial gift. To learn more about supporting the MAAC, contact [email protected].

Planned Giving - Gifts That Require No Money Now

Bequest:

Including a charitable bequest in your will is a simple way to make a lasting gift to your community. When you make this gift to the MAAC Foundation, you’ll benefit the first responder’s community, and it becomes your personal legacy of giving.

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Life Insurance Policy

Using a life insurance policy to support the MAAC Foundation is a straightforward and powerful way to create a legacy. By naming the Foundation as a beneficiary, you can make a significant impact while enjoying potential tax advantages during your lifetime. It's a meaningful way to turn your policy into a gift that safeguards and strengthens our mission for years to come.

Property/Real Estate

Donating real estate through the MAAC Foundation offers a unique opportunity to transform your property into a lasting contribution to the community. By partnering with us, you can align your philanthropic goals with meaningful impact, all while potentially benefiting from significant tax advantages. Our careful gift acceptance policy ensures that this decision is mutually beneficial, helping you make a lasting difference in a way that’s right for you and the MAAC Foundation.

Make a Gift to One of Our Community Foundation Endowments

The MAAC Foundation has partnered with the Porter County Community Foundation and Legacy Foundation to offer a simple and powerful way to leave a lasting legacy. By supporting one of our existing funds or creating your own, you can play a vital role in advancing first responder training and making a tangible difference in our community. Our trusted partners at these foundations are ready to guide you in shaping a brighter future through your philanthropy, ensuring your generosity creates a meaningful impact for generations to come.

Porter County Community Foundation: First Responders Training Fund: The MAAC Foundation

The First Responders Training Fund: The MAAC Foundation provides support to the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative Foundation as directed by the Board of Directors of the Porter County Community Foundation.

Legacy Foundation: First Responder Training Fund: The MAAC Foundation

The First Responders Training Fund: The MAAC Foundation provides support to the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative Foundation as directed by the Board of Directors of the Legacy Foundation.

Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

Honor Your Hero with a Brick at the MAAC

Commemorative Bricks. Create a lasting tribute to a loved one, graduate, or first responder agency by dedicating a commemorative brick in their honor. These engraved bricks are thoughtfully placed within the foundation of our First Responder Hero Memorial at the entrance of the MAAC campus, serving as a powerful symbol of gratitude and remembrance. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate their legacy and forever connect them to a place dedicated to service and community.

Tribute Gifts. Enduring tribute gifts made to the MAAC Foundation offer a meaningful way to honor or remember a loved one, friend, or colleague. These contributions create a lasting tribute, ensuring that a special milestone, achievement, or memory continues to inspire and make a difference.

Your donation not only celebrates a life or achievement but also supports the MAAC Foundation’s mission to train and empower first responders.

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) or 401(K) PlansCollapse

By making a tax-free gift from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or 401(k) Plan, you can maximize your impact while minimizing your tax burden. Through a qualified charitable distribution, you can transfer up to $100,000 directly to the MAAC Foundation—satisfying your required minimum distribution, lowering your taxable income, and supporting a cause close to your heart. It's a powerful way to invest in our mission and make a difference.

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