Supporting Tomorrow’s Toolmen Today!
Why
Bendix?
To restore the
lost art of toolmanship.
Today, only one new skilled trades worker is entering the trades for every five who retire.
It’s estimated that in the next decade, 2.5 million jobs will go unfilled because of the growing skills gap crisis.
There is a massive skilled labor shortage in the U.S. Join the
TOOLMANSHIP REVIVAL!
At Bendix, we’re getting kids to put down their phones and instead pick up tools to learn the art of toolmanship. Linked with skilled mentors, we tie generations together to explore, teach, and learn the mechanical world.
We are building a place for generations to explore, teach, and learn the mechanical world together. Learn more about Bendix Academy’s Toolmanship Revival here!
We must
take
action
now.
Let’s create Tomorrow’s Toolmen Today!
You are the foundation building the Toolmanship Revival!
You make a tangible difference in a student learning mechanical self-reliance with every monthly donation or one-time gift.
Bendix Academy and the future of toolmanship belongs to you too!
As a 501(c)3 EIN 84-3993569, our students depend on the generosity of mentor time, donations of tools and materials, and financial support from our community to help upcoming generations of youth secure toolmanship skills. How can you help?
If the stories of our mentors, students, and alumni move you, please consider a donation of any amount, one-time or monthly. 100% of your gift goes to ensuring Bendix Academy is here for generations to come!
Be a Foundation Builder
Join the Toolmanship Revival!
Foundation Builder
Toolmanship Starter
Skill Builder
Toolmanship Advocate
Workshop Builder
Toolmanship Sponsor
Future Builder
Toolmanship Partner
Legacy Builder
Toolmanship Champion
Many ways to support Bendix Academy!
Do you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or IRA that will soon rollover? Bendix Academy is an eligible 501(c)3 EIN 84-3993569.
Talk to your tax advisor to find out if you can support Bendix Academy while reducing your tax liability through a DAF, IRA RMD, employer match, stock transfer, or planned legacy gift. Contact us at toolmen@bendixacademy.org if you or your advisor have any questions.
Questions? Email toolmen@bendixacademy.org or fill out this handy form.
Do you contribute to a Donor Advised Fund?
DAFs can help Bendix Academy!
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) provide people with a way to make donations to charities they care about while continuing to allow assets to grow over time and potentially maximize tax benefits. One of the fastest-growing ways to support charitable organizations of choice, DAFs give the donor the ability to donate a wide range of generally accepted assets with the charity receiving the benefit in a format that is easy to accept. There is a wide variety of DAFs available for donors to choose from; please check with your financial advisor to select one that is right for you.
Consider supporting Bendix Academy through your DAF.
There is a wide variety of DAFs available for donors to choose from; please check with your financial advisor to select one that is right for you.
Required Minimum Distributions
Utilizing a QCD can help lower your taxable income, and directing an RMD from your IRA straight to a charity can substantially reduce both federal and state tax liabilities.
Help Rover roll over his IRA!
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to an eligible charity. This transfer satisfies the Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) for the year and provides a tax-advantaged way to donate.
Individuals who are in RMD status—those 70 or older under the previous law, or 72 and older under the updated law—can contribute up to $100,000 annually to one or more charities directly from their taxable IRA, bypassing the need to take their RMD as taxable income.
Time, Talent, and Treasure – Sharing Valuable Resources
Supporting Bendix Academy with your time, talent, or treasure helps equip the next generation with essential hands-on skills, fostering mechanical self-reliance and problem-solving abilities. Every contribution—whether mentoring a student, sharing expertise, or making a donation—directly impacts young learners, empowering them to build confidence, careers, and a stronger future.
Sharing and supporting happens in many ways:
TIME
Bendix Academy offers many opportunities to volunteer:
- Administrative
- Facilities
- Events
- Advisory Board
- Partner Organization
- Fundraising
- Boardwork
- Other ______
Become a Mentor
TALENT
Share your toolmenship experience with the next generation by becoming a mentor!
Read more stories about Bendix Mentors or email toolmen@bendixacademy.org if you have questions.
Ready to share your talent? Fill out an application to become a Bendix Academy Mentor!
TREASURE
Support the next generation!
Your donation of any amount helps provide toolmanship lessons to students eager to learn these skills. We also graciously accept donations of shop materials and used items.
$5/month can help a student discover a lifetime of skills!
See Bendix Academy in Action!
Visit us, or have us present to your group.
A picture speaks a thousand words, but a visit is priceless.
Come visit our workshop! Bendix Academy invites everyone with interest to email toolmen@bendixacademy.org or call us at 810-599-4035 to schedule a tour (no walk-ins please) and see why we're growing.
Can't visit us? We can visit you!
