Westridge School - Ways of Making A Gift

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All gifts are vital to the support of Westridge School’s annual and ongoing needs. The school hopes that your primary motive to give to Westridge remains your belief in the school and its mission to provide the highest quality education to young women. Federal tax laws make giving beneficial to you.

CASH
Current cash gifts are deductible for income tax purposes to the full extent allowed by law, and may be made with cash, checks, or credit card. Pledge payments may be arranged.

APPRECIATED SECURITIES
If you own stocks or other capital assets that have appreciated in value, a gift of those securities to Westridge can result in significant tax savings. You may be able to obtain a tax deduction for the full value of the gift and avoid paying the tax on the gain you would have if you were to sell the asset.

MEMORIAL OR HONORARY GIFTS
Gifts may be given in honor or memory of a friend or a family member or in recognition of a significant event.

UNITED WAY
Westridge may be designated as the recipient of your United Way contribution. Simply list the school’s name and address on your United Way pledge form. Processing charges may be imposed by United Way.

DONATE YOUR CAR
Westridge accepts donation proceeds from many organizations that will purchase your vehicle. A donor may wish to sell their car to these organizations with the proceeds of the sale going to Westridge.

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES*
Through the California Community Foundation Westridge is able to offer charitable gift annuities — a very attractive planned gift. In exchange for a gift of cash or stock you will be paid a guaranteed lifetime income. You also receive an immediate charitable tax deduction and a portion of each income payment is considered to be a tax-free return of principal.

INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
Name Westridge as a beneficiary of your retirement plan and leave less-taxed assets to family.

OTHER PLANNED GIFTS*
Westridge also accepts planned or deferred gifts through bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance, or pension plans. A donor may wish to consider these gift vehicles as a way to reduce or avoid estate and inheritance taxes. Planned or deferred gifts are recognized through The Madeline Society.

*A tax consultant is your best advisor in designing a giving plan for the benefit of Westridge. However, to explore the various ways to make contributions, contact the Advancement Office at 626.799.1053, ext. 261.

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