Four phases, one direction.
Every phase unlocks the next. This page updates on its own as the family gives, so everyone can see where we are.
Build the foundation
Done- Reach $5,000 (2021)
- Buy the $350,000 life insurance (2023)
- Help family members in need
- Give to family gatherings and losses
Rebuild and hold $5,000
We are here- 5 family members giving
- Grow to 15 members
- Back to $5,000
- Stay above $5,000 every year
Reinvest in family and grow
Next- Family help opens again
- Support family gatherings
- Open an investment account
- Invest what is above $5,000
Own assets together
Future- Buy property
- Fund a family business or franchise
- Other assets that last
- Pass it to the next generation
Phase 2: what it takes
15 people giving about $400 a year keeps our family protected and leaves money every year to rebuild and then grow.
Rebuild the reserve
5 of 15 family members giving monthly
What we are working toward
Unlocks: Family help opens again
Unlocks: Investing above $5,000 starts
Be one of the 15.
We ask for $25 a month, and more if you are able. $10, or any amount, still helps.
Pick an amount to see your impact
Today 5 of 15 family members give. Each new member brings us closer to a safe $5,000.
Or . Card payments are handled safely by Stripe. Every gift is recorded in the family's books.
- Keeps the $350,000 life insurance paid
- Opens family help again at $5,000
- Builds for the next generation
What if...
Slide the numbers and watch what the family could build together.
Each year the family gives
Covers the $4,500 still needed
Above $5,000 each year
Invested at 7% a year for 20 years, that grows to
Planning estimates, not promises. Investments can lose value.
Time does the heavy lifting
Hover the bars to see each number.
Investing $200 a month at 7%
Green is what we put in. Gold is growth on top.
See the numbers
| Year | Put in | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $12,000 | $13,802 |
| 10 | $24,000 | $33,159 |
| 20 | $48,000 | $98,389 |
| 30 | $72,000 | $226,706 |
The S&P 500, 2015 to 2024
Down some years, up over time: about 13% a year on average.
See the numbers
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2015 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | +12.0% |
| 2017 | +21.8% |
| 2018 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | +31.5% |
| 2020 | +18.4% |
| 2021 | +28.7% |
| 2022 | -18.1% |
| 2023 | +26.3% |
| 2024 | +25.0% |
$350,000 · Family protected
A life insurance policy that protects our family and funds the plan for the generations that follow. The $5,000 reserve keeps it paid.
Giving, explained
How does a yearly gift work?
Add one on the payment step: it starts today, or on a date you pick, then comes every year on that date (or only this year, if you choose). Your monthly gift runs on its own.
Can I pay the whole year at once?
Yes. Choose Full year: your 12 monthly gifts in one payment, and you can add a yearly gift on top. It counts the same as giving monthly.
Can I change or pause my monthly gift?
Yes, any time, from your family login.
Who can see what I give?
Only the fund managers see names. The family sees totals and progress.
Do I get a say in where the money goes?
Yes. Members vote on the big decisions, like investments, in the family space.