GIFTS OF CASH

Personal checks are the most popular way to make a gift to the Stephen Gaynor School. Donors simply indicate that they are paying their pledge by check and enclose an initial payment and return it with the Letter of Intent form to the School. Checks should be made payable to Stephen Gaynor School

GIFTS OF SECURITIES

The tax-benefits of making a gift of appreciated securities may be two-fold. The cost-basis of the stock will be lower than the actual gift, allowing the donor to avoid paying capital gains on the increase in value of the stock, and the donor will receive an income tax deduction and gift credit from the Stephen Gaynor School for the full market value of the stock at the time of the contribution.

Instructions for transferring stock to the School may be obtained from the Development Office.

MATCHING GIFTS

There are many companies that match their employees’ gifts to independent schools. For example, if a donor gives $5000 to Stephen Gaynor School, a matching gift company will also give $5000 to Stephen Gaynor, and thus the donor is credited with a $10,000 gift. Some companies will even match gifts on a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio.

Donors simply need to contact their human resources offices for the appropriate forms and forward them with their gifts to the School for completion.