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Sun City Foundation says "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" paid assessments for 94 members this year
Summary
The Sun City Foundation, a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of RCSC, described its Neighbors Helping Neighbors program and eligibility rules and said it paid annual assessments for 94 members in the current year. Foundation leaders encouraged donations and participation in fundraising events to support future assistance.
Linda McIntyre, who identified herself as treasurer of the Sun City Foundation while also speaking as a member of the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee, described the Foundation’s role as a supporting 501(c)(3) organization for RCSC and outlined its Neighbors Helping Neighbors signature program. McIntyre said the foundation has helped 94 members this year by paying annual assessments directly to the RCSC.
McIntyre summarized the foundation’s purpose: to "promote the well‑being and common good of the RCSC members" and to provide grants and gifts that support recreation, arts, education and life‑enrichment programs for members. She explained eligibility rules for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, which include being at least 67 years old, owning and residing in the property for at least five years, being in good standing for three years prior to application, having the property as sole residence and meeting income limits tied to 150% of federal poverty guidelines.
The foundation’s aid is paid directly to RCSC, not to individual members, and staff said the foundation is limited by its articles and bylaws to supporting RCSC activities and cannot make grants to other charitable organizations in Sun City. McIntyre also described historical fundraising efforts and recent donations, including a grant from Desert Diamond Casino, and urged members to consider donations, participation in fundraising events and legacy gifts. She noted that certain retirement distribution mechanisms (RMD distributions) and IRA rollovers have technical limits for supporting organizations and advised donors to consult tax professionals for large gifts.
The foundation representatives said donations and fundraising events help reduce member costs and support program enhancements that can lower impact on assessments in the long term.
