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There are several ways to make a gift to the Campaign, each responsive
to a donor's particular circumstances and each with distinct tax
advantages. Campaign gifts are not intended to replace Annual Fund
support for ongoing program needs. The options below enable a donor
to fulfill their wishes for the exciting projects at hand and for
the ongoing annual operating needs.
l. Outright Gift: You may elect to make an outright gift either
of cash or securities as the most direct way to give. A gift
of appreciated securities, whether publicly traded or from a
private company, may provide greater tax advantages than gifts
of cash. The donor can deduct the current fair market value as
a charitable gift, avoiding capital gains tax on the appreciation.
2. Multi-Year Pledge: You may choose to pledge to the School. Pledges
can be fulfilled over a period of one to five years. Here, too,
gifts to The Annual Fund can be planned and pledged over the
course of any special effort or campaign.
3. Corporate Matching Gifts: Donors can increase community support
to the organization through corporate matching gifts programs.
You (and/or your spouse) are encouraged to contact your employer
or former employer to inquire about a matching gift possibility.
4. Planned Gift: There are a variety of planned giving options
enabling donors to fulfill their commitment to the Campaign or
ongoing needs, and, tax-wise to the donor. Options include: gifts
of real or personal property or such deferred gifts as life insurance,
annuities, lead and remainder trusts and bequests. Members of
the board and staff would be pleased to answer inquiries regarding
a planned gift option
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