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Donations of cash, check or credit card
This is the simplest most direct and immediate way to offer support, whether in response to our mailed appeal or at a time convenient to you. As a non-profit organization, all gifts we receive are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please make checks payable to the SMPA. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Click here to donate today!
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Gifts of stock or other assets
A gift of stock, which has appreciated in value over time, can be a wonderful way to benefit SMPA and may have significant tax benefits. Making a thoughtful gift of an asset such as real estate, stocks or bonds, life insurance, or IRA's could prove extremely beneficial to you and provide generous support to the recipient charity. Please contact our office for more information.
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Inkind Gifts
Donations of products, services or your time and expertise are always welcome. Please visit our Wish List page for a complete list of items.
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Memorial gifts
One of the most meaningful ways to acknowledge the passing of a loved one is by offering a gift as a tribute. Often, individuals choose to make gifts in memory of their loved ones on birthdays or to mark the anniversary of their passing.
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Recognition or Special Occasion gifts
Recognition is a way for to acknowledge and thank individual staff members. Special occasion gifts are a thoughtful way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or the birth of a child.
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Matching gifts
Many employers will match their employees' charitable donations, thereby doubling thoughtful gifts. Matching gift forms, available through many companies' human resources office, provide the necessary details and instructions.
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Planned Gifts
Donors may make a planned gift through charitable bequests from will, life insurance, retirement plans or charitable trusts and annuities. Our Development Office is available to assist you with your planning.
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Bequests:One may choose to make a provision in his or her will for a gift to St. Martin de Porres Academy. A bequest is probably both the simplest and most commonly designated form of planned giving. A bequest sets a specified dollar amount or percentage of one's estate as the gift. Bequests may be in any amount; however, additional options are available for those who would choose to establish a named fund.
State law governs wills, so it is important to retain an attorney. Our suggested language for a bequest to the Academy is: "I bequeath to St. Martin de Porres Academy, established by law in the state of Connecticut, (insert here the amount in dollars or percentage of estate.) (You may add specific language if your gift is restricted to a specific program or service.)"
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