WAYS TO GIVE

Below are examples of some of the ways to give to Saint Francis School. We appreciate the support of all our donors and the opportunities your gifts provide for our students.

GIFTS OF CASH
A cash gift will entitle the donor to an income tax deduction in the year in which the gift is made, up to a maximum of 50% of the donor’s adjusted gross income.

ONLINE GIFTS
Donations can be made online via PayPal.

MEMORIAL GIFTS
Gifts may be made in memory of friends or relatives. Families may specify how these funds are used in areas that their loved ones cared most about.

GIFTS OF APPRECIATED STOCK & MUTUAL FUNDS
These gifts offer two-fold tax savings. Donors pay no capital gains taxes on the increased value of appreciated stock and receive an income tax deduction for the full market value at the time of the gift. Gifts of appreciated stock are fully deductible up to the maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income and must have been owned for more than twelve months.

REAL ESTATE
If you own property that has appreciated in value and is fully paid off, an outright gift may be an attractive giving opportunity. You can deduct the fair market value of your gift, avoid all capital gains taxes and remove that asset from your taxable estate. You may also choose to transfer the deed of your home to Saint Francis School now and keep the right to use the property for both your lifetime and that of your spouse. You will receive a charitable deduction in the year you make the gift.

LIFE INSURANCE
A donor who is unable to make a large gift from currently available funds may wish to make a pledge to Saint Francis School by purchasing a new whole life insurance policy and naming the school as the owner and beneficiary. The annual premium paid is a tax deduction and would determine gift club membership. Donors may also consider transferring ownership of existing policies to Saint Francis School.

BEQUESTS
Gifts can be promised through a bequest made in your will. You may specify a dollar amount, an asset, a percentage of your estate or what remains after you provide for your heirs. Below is a sample of the wording for a bequest:

I give/bequeath________ (describe the gift) to Saint Francis School, a Hawaii non-profit charitable corporation.

Please be aware that the tax consequences outlined above may be different, depending upon individual circumstances and changes in the law. You are urged to consult with your tax advisor regarding the specific tax consequences of your gift.

An individual gift is the cornerstone of our Annual Fund. Donations to the Annual Fund support our Tuition Assistance Program, giving qualified and deserving students access to a quality Catholic education in a spirit of joy. The Annual Fund also provides critical support that helps the school with operating costs and classroom and program expenses that tuition revenue alone does not cover. We are grateful for all contributions and honored by our donors’ generosity. We invite you to become a member of our giving clubs:

Mahalo for your support!