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Thank you for choosing to support St. Luke's School and our mission to provide our students with the highest quality education today, as well as to prepare them for a lifelong commitment to learning and social responsibility. We believe there is no greater investment of time or resources. Every gift to our school sends a strong message of your commitment to our children's education today and to their future. Please read through the following investment options to find one or more that might be both convenient and meaningful to you:
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Gifts of CashGifts of cash are by far the easiest and most common means of investing in St. Luke's School and offers the most generous federal income tax deduction available for charitable contributions. Gifts made by check, cash or credit card are tax deductible in the year the donation is given. Gifts of cash also provide immediate support to the daily activities and life at SLS. Checks should be made payable to St. Luke's School and can be mailed to:
Development Office
St. Luke's School
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
To make a donation with your credit card, you can use our oniine giving form or contact Ninette Enrique, Director of Development, or Kathleen Murphy, Annual Fund Director. We accept Mastercard and Visa. |
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Make a PledgeYou can also pledge a gift to the Annual Fund or other fundraising effort. A pledge demonstrates your intention to make a gift to SLS and can be made in multiple payments or in a single contribution. This may allow you to give more generously over a period of time than would be possible through a one time contribution. To make a pledge please contact our Development Office at (203) 801-4859 or email Kathleen Murphy, Annual Fund Director. All final payments for pledges are due no later than June 30 in the school year your gift was pledged. |
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| Corporate Matching Gift Many companies offer programs that will "match" charitable contributions made by their employees, directors, employee's spouses, or retirees. Corporate gift matching can essentially double or triple a donation to St. Luke's School, extending the benefits that our students receive through your generosity.
Simply contact your company's Human Resources office to see if they offer gift matching. If yes, please obtain a matching gift form and include this form when making a gift to SLS. |
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Gifts of SecuritiesAppreciable tax savings may be realized by making your gift via stocks or other capital assets. If you donate appreciated, marketable securities that you have owned for more than a year and one day, you may receive a charitable deduction for the full market value on the date of transfer. Neither you nor St. Luke's School will be required to pay any capital gains tax on this type of gift. If you have securities that have decreased in value, you may be able to take a deductible loss when you sell the stocks and donate the proceeds.
For more details on making a gift of stock or securities, please download the Gifts of Securities Form. Donors are advised to consult with their own legal, tax, and estate planning professionals when considering gifts other than cash. Please contact the Development Office at (203) 801-4859 with further questions. |
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Planned GivingMaking a bequest to St. Luke's is one way of making a larger gift than you thought was possible. It involves no immediate loss of capital or income, and tax benefits minimize the ultimate cost to one's heirs. Please talk with an estate planning professional about putting St. Luke's in your will and let us know of your thoughtfulness. Complete details available. |
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