Ways of Giving

Outright Gifts

Outright gifts may be made via cash, check, Visa, and MasterCard.

Gifts of Stock & Appreciated Assets

Stock and securities may be transferred directly to the School’s brokerage account. Donors receive tax deductions based on the fair market value of the property at the time of the gift and avoid capital gains tax on appreciated property. Please contact the Development Office for further information.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many employers offer generous matching gift programs that increase the value of your own gift to the School. Please ask your employer about matching gift programs, and be sure to include the appropriate forms or information with your gift to the School.

Automobile Donations

Automobile donations can be made through Bizzarros Auto Auctions based in Redwood City, CA. To donate a car, please contact the auction company directly at 650.363.8055 or Automobile Donations. A representative will determine whether the vehicle may be accepted for auction, and if so, will make all arrangements with the donor for pick up or delivery, completion of appropriate documents, etc. Please tell the representative that the auction proceeds should be sent to St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Oakland, CA. This is all the information the donor needs to provide. Please also contact the School Development Office when the vehicle has been accepted for auction to benefit the School.

IRA (Individual Retirement Account) Donations

The new Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA 2006)features an IRA rollover provision that offers significant tax advantages for donors who qualify and may not need these assets as primary sources of income. Under the new law, individuals who are 70½ years or older may transfer up to $100,000 per taxpayer per year directly from a traditional or Roth IRA to a qualified non profit/public benefit organization. The gift can be excluded from taxable income. The provision is only effective until December 31, 2007 and covers the tax years 2006 and 2007. St. Paul’s School is a qualifying organization. To determine if this is a suitable opportunity for your financial planning, please discuss this new provision with your financial advisor, attorney or accountant. For additional information or to make an IRA donation to St. Paul’s School, please contact Kathy Brown, Associate Director of Development. Additional information is available at IRA Donations

Planned Gifts

Planned and deferred gifts through wills, bequests, trusts, and insurance provide mutually beneficial giving opportunities. While a cash contribution is usually the first method of giving that comes to mind, planned giving alternatives may be more advantageous to the donor. For more information about making a gift to St. Paul's School through estate planning, please contact Kathy Brown , Associate Director of Development.

Gifts-in-Kind

Gifts-in-kind, such as computers, software, library books, furniture, professional services, and other items relevant to the School’s educational programs are welcome. St. Paul’s does not assign a dollar value to gifts-in-kind.

Most gifts to St. Paul's Episcopal School are tax deductible as allowed by law. All gifts are documented in correspondence upon receipt.