Methods of Giving

Cash – Gifts of cash are the most common form of support.

Securities – Securities may be transferred directly to Christian Academy by your broker. Have your broker contact Mike Batuello, Director of Development, at (502) 244-3225 for specific instructions.

Unendorsed stock certificates can be dropped off or mailed directly to the Development Office by registered mail with a letter stating the purpose of the gift. A separate stock power will then be mailed to you and should be signed and returned immediately. This method provides additional security for a gift of securities.

Gifts in Memory or to Honor – Each year Christian Academy receives many gifts in memory of or to honor classmates, parents, teachers, students and friends. When memorial or honoring gifts are received, the Development Office notifies the family. In some instances, special funds are established which may become endowed funds.

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Corporate Matching Gifts
Many corporations offer matching gift programs for employees and their families. Most programs match on a dollar per dollar basis. Please check with your personnel office for the appropriate form.

Christian Academy Family of Schools
In addition to choosing what fund you would like to designate your donation toward, you also have the opportunity to choose at which campus you would like to apply your contribution. You may donate to any of the campuses listed or the Christian Academy Family of Schools. Gifts to the Family of Schools will allow the Executive Director and Administration to determine at which campus your gift will have the largest impact. Any contribution without a designated campus will automatically be recorded as a gift to the Family of Schools.

Other Giving
If God leads you to give to another area of a Christian Academy school not listed specifically, please call the development office so we may discuss further. Examples of gifts of this nature would be for specific items you may want purchased for athletics, the chapel program, library, technology, etc.

Parent Group Fundraisers
The PTO for each Christian Academy campus and the Athletic Council oversee fundraising events throughout the year. This would include events such as walk-a-thons, Christmas gift wrap sales, Christmas at Cal, golf outings and proceeds from Kroger, Meijer and Winn-Dixie certificates. For more information about these fundraisers, go to Parent Organizations and Athletics.

Planned Giving
Where a gift to the annual fund makes an immediate financial impact upon the school, a gift from your estate would assist in the long-term outlook for Christian Academy. Normally, a gift from your estate would be added to the School’s endowment and would ensure that there will be a financially strong and academically excellent Christian Academy for many generations to come.

Bequest
Bequests are very important to Christian Academy’s future. They turn hopes and plans into reality. The School has already benefited from the great generosity of past donors who made Christian Academy part of their estate plans. We encourage everyone to have an up-to-date will, and we hope you will consider Christian Academy as one of the beneficiaries.

Life Income Gifts
If you are interested in making a gift to Christian Academy and receiving annual income, you should consider establishing a charitable remainder trust. Trusts can provide you and/or a loved one with a guaranteed income for life as well as a charitable tax deduction.

Life Insurance
Should you have a life insurance policy that has outlived its original purposes, you might want to consider putting the money to work for Christian Academy. You can amend an existing policy so that the School is the beneficiary; or transfer a policy on which you have paid some of the premiums, claiming an income tax deduction on the present value of the policy.

Real Estate
In gifting real estate, there are several options that can be considered. An outright gift of a home, farm, vacation property or land avoids capital gains taxes and permits the donor to take a tax deduction for the full value of the gift. Another option is to gift the property while retaining the use of it for the donor’s lifetime. This arrangement is known as retained life estate and is usually more suitable for an older donor.

For more information on a gift from your estate, please contact the Development Office directly.