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Cash |
Gifts
of cash or checks are the simplest and most popular means
to donate. Please make your checks payable to Summit
Christian School. Gifts postmarked by December 31st
qualify for a tax deduction. |
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Gifts-In-Kind |
You may wish to donate
items for school use, such as computers, office furniture,
classroom supplies, library books and landscape material
to enhance our facilities and programs. Other items
of value may be used for our annual fund raising events or
sold with Summit Christian benefiting from the proceeds.
Please contact the
Headmaster's Office at
561-686-8081x317 |
BenchMark
Society |
Dedicate a lovely, sculptured
concrete bench, with your personal inscription on a
removable bronze plaque. The bench is "marked" with your
inscription for 5 years and will be placed in a
prominent location on our campus. |
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Brick
Society |
Support SCS in our brick
foundation with an inscription of your choice. These
long-lasting, sturdy and legible bricks will make you a
permanent part of the history - and the future - of
Summit Christian. |
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Air
Miles |
Are you (or someone you know) a frequent flyer? Would you
consider creatively supporting
Summit in this way? Summit Christian
School
has a year-round need
for these miles to help
transport special
speakers for
Chapels, Spiritual Emphasis Week,
Graduations, etc.
If
you (or someone you know) would like to support summit
with a donation of your air
miles, please contact
Kim Stryker in the
Headmaster's Office at
561-686-8081 ext. 316. |
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Matching Gifts |
Many of
your employers have a matching program of 2 to
1 or perhaps 3 to 1. Contact your supervisor or
your Human Resources Department for the information. |
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Appreciated
Securities |
Assets
that have grown in value over the years such as stocks,
bonds, and mutual funds, can bring you greater tax savings
than gifts of cash. If you have owned such assets for
a year or longer, you may deduct the full market value on the
date of transfer, and you will
avoid paying capital gains taxes on the increased
value of the assets. |
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Memorial and
Honorary Gifts |
Memorial and or Honorary Gifts are a wonderful way to
give tribute to a loved one. Such
gifts may be applied to an endowment fund or may receive
recognition through other agreed upon areas. Engraved bricks, plaques and other
naming options are available. the family of those honored
will be informed of the gift and receive a certificate
suitable for framing honoring them. |
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Life Insurance |
Designating Summit Christian School as the beneficiary of
your life insurance policy is a way to make a gift of
significant future impact. Your premium payments are
tax deductible. |
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Retained Income
Gifts |
There
are gifts to Summit Christian School that can provide both
a current charitable deduction as well as additional
income for a lifetime. Interest rates on charitable gift
annuities are based on the donor's age and are very
attractive in today's market. Such gifts can be especially
appealing when made from appreciated assets. |
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Legacy Gifts |
Including Summit Christian School in your will or trust is
a way to accomplish what may not be possible in your
lifetime. By making a bequest to the school, you do not
part with the property until after you are gone and estate
taxes are avoided. Bequests can be a specific dollar
amount or a percentage of the estate. |
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Remember... |
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Gifts postmarked by December 31st of the given year can
help reduce your annual federal income taxes for that
year.
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Giving appreciated property rather than cash can mean
additional tax savings.
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To give stock, contact your investment advisor and
notify the
Headmaster's
Office so your transaction will be completed quickly
and accurately.
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Giving through a planned or estate gift can be
economical and accomplish your goals while insuring a
sound future for Summit Christian School.
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Consult your professional advisor for the methods of
giving that will be most beneficial to you.
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