ways to give

A cash gift entitles you to a charitable deduction against income. The deduction must be taken in the year in which your gift is made. Cash gifts can be made as a one-time contribution or in installments as payments toward a pledge. For your convenience, cash gifts may be paid via check or credit card.

Gifts of Stock

A gift of appreciated securities entitles you to a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities without paying tax on the securities' appreciation. For instructions on making a gift of stock, please contact Wendy Levine, Director of Development, at 415.472.8008.

Matching Gifts

Companies often sponsor matching-gift programs that can double as employee's charitable contribution. Ask your company's personnel office for more information on directing a matching gift to Mark Day School.

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Planned Gifts

Planned gifts from donors' wills and trusts can provide a current charitable deduction in addition to income for your lifetime. The income can be distributed to you, the donor, your spouse, or other designee, after which the assets would be distributed to the school. Institutions can achieve stability and growth through planned giving. Click here for more information. Contact your tax advisor for information that relates to your particular circumstances.

Life Insurance

A gift of paid-up life insurance policy can provide a tax deduction to the donor and a significant gift to the school. Life insurance premiums are tax deductible if the school is designated as the owner and the beneficiary of the policy.

Gifts in Kind

Independent schools welcome donations such as classroom supplies, office equipment, athletic equipment, books, and other items related to the educational program. The Development Office will be happy to help you determine the acceptability of gifts. The donor, through appraisal or record of purchase, will determine gift value. Mark Day School does not assign value to used items. Click here for the gifts in kind form.

Multi-Year Pledges for Major Gifts

Pledges can be paid over several years. In other words, a donor can pledge a gift in one year, but can take several years to complete the fulfillment of that pledge.

Restricted and Unrestricted Gifts

While the school finds unrestricted gifts the most useful, gifts can also be restricted to a particular area or project of donor interest.