| Ways to Give For more information on any of these ways to give, please go to our request information page or e-mail Sheryl Stich, Director of Development, or call 206-364-2650, ext. 531. Cash Gifts of cash, including credit card gifts, are always welcome.  To donate to the
Annual Giving Program, please use the printable Annual Giving Pledge form
(pdf) in the menu to the right.Online Giving Individuals wishing to contribute with a credit card may donate online through Network for Good, www.networkforgood.org, an organization providing other non-profit organizations with secure online giving opportunities. Simply type in 'Evergreen School' as the keyword at their homepage.  In-Kind Gifts The Evergreen 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 contribute significantly to the Annual Giving Program each year. 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 The Evergreen School. The easiest way to transfer securities (stocks, bonds) is to make a wire transfer from your bank or brokerage to Evergreen’s broker. See the link to the Securities Form (pdf) in the menu in the top right hand corner of this page. Life Income Gifts Donors may transfer funds, securities or other property to The Evergreen School while they and/or their beneficiaries continue to receive income for life from the trust or annuity established by the gift. Ultimately, The Evergreen School will receive the principal as a gift. Life Insurance Donors may make gifts of life insurance by assigning The Evergreen School as owner and beneficiary of the policy. Wills or Bequests Naming The Evergreen School as a beneficiary in your 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 Evergreen, simply place the words "in trust for The Evergreen 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 Evergreen School as beneficiary. This method of giving permits you to benefit from your assets during your lifetime while making provisions for The Evergreen School in the future. Endowment A donor who wishes to invest in the long-term goals of Evergreen 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. |
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