Other Ways to Give

Gifts of Cash
Gifts of cash may be made either outright or as a multi-year pledge. These gifts are fully deductible up to a maximum of 50% of the donor's adjusted gross income.

Gifts of Securities
Gifts of securities may be made either outright or as multi-year pledges. Such gifts allow the donor to receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the security while avoiding both capital gains and alternative minimum taxes on the increased value of the security.

Tangible Property
Gifts of tangible property such as real estate, art work, books, vehicles, equipment and furniture may be made outright to the school. Donors may avoid the capital gains tax and receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the property.

Life Insurance
Donors may name Chance School as a beneficiary and owner of life insurance policies. A donor may have purchased insurance in previous years for a purpose that no longer exists or is fulfilled through some other means. The donor is allowed an income tax deduction for the current value of the policy.

Reserved Income
Trusts may be designed to provide income to Chance School for a period of years, and then the assets (which may have appreciated) are returned to the donors or their heirs. Known as "lead trusts," they provide an excellent opportunity to support the school significantly while assuring continued family control of the assets in a tax-considered manner.

Charitable Remainder Trusts
Trusts of this type may be used to increase donor cash flow from highly appreciated and low dividend securities. The donor receives an agreed upon amount or percentage from the fund in income for his life or for the life of his spouse. Thereafter, the principal passes to the school.

Matching Gifts
Many corporations will match gifts made by their employees and associates. Check with your Human Resources Department to determine whether your employer sponsors such a program.

Questions?
If you have any questions, please email deb@chanceschool.org

PDFs
Chance Giving Form