Ways To Give
Outright Gifts
Gifts of cash, securities or other property provide the Foundation with immediate financial assistance. Outright gifts have an immediate impact on the programs because they can be used to support a variety of current needs.
Pledges
A pledge is a formal statement to make a gift to Capitol Education Support. Many donors choose to complete their pledge by making regular payments over a period of time. This method allows donors to give more generously than they might have originally considered. Whenever possible, we encourage payment of pledges within five years of the original commitment with the exception of gifts through wills and estate plans.
Gifts Through Your Will or Estate Plan
One of the easiest and most common ways to give is through a gift in your will or living trust. Your gift may be made in your name or to memorialize a loved one. When you decide to remember Capitol Education Support in your will, please notify our Director of External Affairs.
Planned Gifts
Planned gifts are gift arrangements that have specific tax advantages and often include lifetime income to a beneficiary or beneficiaries named by the donor. Donors can utilize planned giving methods and enjoy the benefits today: capital gains tax savings, increased income and income tax savings, to name a few. A planned gift maximizes your giving potential and can provide financial security for you or that of a loved one.
Appreciated Securities
A gift of long-term appreciated marketable securities helps you save taxes twice. Such a gift will provide an income-tax charitable deduction and capital gains tax savings.
Matching Gifts
Many corporations encourage employee philanthropy by matching or multiplying their employees' gifts to the Foundation. Before you make a gift, you may want to ask whether your employer participates in such a program.
Gifts of Real Estate
When you give a gift of your home or real property to Capitol Education Support, you may claim an income tax charitable donation based on the full market value of the gift, avoid capital gains taxes, and eliminate certain costs associated with the transfer of real property. Gifts of real estate can also provide income to you. Not all property can be accepted Capitol Education Support, so please consult with us in advance.
