Planned Giving
Making a charitable donation as part of your financial or estate plan. There are numerous ways to show your support St. Michael’s School.
Gifts of Cash
Cash gifts are always welcome and can be itemized deductions. Larger gifts made on credit cards are also accepted.
Pledges
Pledges to St. Michael’s can be paid over three to five years.
Gifts of Securities
By transferring gifts of appreciated stocks to the school, donors may realize substantial tax advantages. Capital gains on the amount of the appreciation are avoided, and the donor receives a tax deduction for the stock’s full market value, up to the limits of the law.
Gifts of Real Estate
Gifts of residence and real estate may be an excellent way to make a sizable gift to St. Michael’s. A donor of real estate receives a tax deduction, avoids capital gains, and retains lifetime occupancy if desired. also accepted.
Gifts of Personal Property
Property gifts include donations of art, equipment, rare books, and similar, non-monetary contributions.
Matching Gifts
Many companies will match or multiply donations to St. Michael’s by their employees, and donors are urged to request that their companies match gifts to the school.
Gifts in Kind
Services and materials necessary for any of our many programs, such as printing and graphic design expertise, building materials, toys, and sports equipment, are always needed and welcomed.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Making a contribution through life insurance policies provides tax deductions and may enable the donor to make a larger gift than otherwise possible. The donor may name St. Michael’s as beneficiary or co-beneficiary.
Planned Giving: Bequests
A bequest is a gift made through a will or living trust. Donors receive full tax benefits for their contribution, maintaining income and capital during their lifetime.
Need more information?
Please contact Christine M. Longo, Interim Director of Philanthropy, at (520) 722-8478 ext 213 for information on ordering your specially designed commemorative brick.