Ways to Give
For more information on any of these
ways to give, please e-mail info@scsna.org.
Cash
Gifts of cash, including credit card
gifts, are always welcome. Please use the
printable pledge form
(PDF)
In-Kind Gifts
The school can use donated goods or
services that we would otherwise need to purchase. Computer equipment
and software, design services and books are just a few examples of
in-kind gifts.
Matching Gifts
Company matching gifts can contribute
significantly to the campaign. If you or your spouse work for an
organization with a matching gift program, please take advantage of
this effective way to double or even triple your gift! Check with your
company’s Human Resources office for the appropriate forms.
Securities
Gifts of securities may be made by
electronic transfer or by assigning or issuing the paper certificates
to school. The easiest way to transfer securities (stocks, bonds) is
to make a wire transfer from your bank or brokerage to our broker.
Life Income Gifts
Donors may transfer funds, securities or
other property to the school while they and/or their beneficiaries
continue to receive income for life from the trust or annuity
established by the gift. Ultimately, the school will receive the
principal as a gift.
Life Insurance
Donors may make gifts of life insurance
by assigning the school as owner and beneficiary of the policy.
Wills or Bequests
Naming the school as a beneficiary in
your will will enrich the lives of many generations of students
through gifts influencing the future. Wills can be amended through a
simple supplement called a codicil without the necessity of redoing
the original testament. Your estate will also receive a charitable
estate tax deduction for the full amount of the gift.
Bank Account or Mutual Funds
If you have a bank account or mutual
fund that you want to eventually pass on to the school, simply place
the words “in trust for The Sammamish Christian School” on the
account. You continue to retain full ownership and control and can
alter or revoke the account at any time.
Beneficiary
Your will, insurance policy, retirement
plan or trust can name the school as beneficiary. This method of
giving permits you to benefit from your assets during your lifetime
while making provisions for the school in the future.
Endowment
A donor who wishes to invest in the
long-term goals of the school and have their gift remain intact can
create an endowment. An endowment is a fund where the principal
remains untouched, as only the earnings are used for the purposes
agreed upon by the donor and the school. The endowment can be named
for the donor, a favorite teacher, a company or business, or in memory
of a family member.
