The simplest way to support Ridgefield Academy is by making an outright gift of cash or appreciated securities. A cash gift entitles the donor to an income tax deduction in the year of the gift. Please make checks payable to "Ridgefield Academy" and send to:
Annual Fund
Ridgefield Academy
223 West Mountain Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Giving On-Line
Ridgefield Academy accepts MasterCard, VISA and American Express. Click here to go to the 2011 - 2012 Annual Fund Giving Form, where you can transmit your gift over a secure server.
Appreciated Securities
A gift of long term appreciated securities (those held for more than one year) entitles the donor to tax deduction for the full market value of the donated stock, without having to recognize the capital gain. If you would like to make a gift of securities, please request transfer instructions by calling Kara Morgan in the Advancement Office at 203-894-1800 x126.
Corporate Matching Gifts - Double or even triple the impact of your Gift
Make your gift go even further! Many companies participate in gift matching programs for employees and their families by matching gifts on a dollar-per-dollar basis. Please check with your Human Resources representative or Charitable Giving/Grants Department for the correct forms. If you have any questions concerning Matching Gifts, please contact Kara Morgan at (203) 894-1800 x126.
Planned Giving
One way to ensure Ridgefield Academy’s future vitality is by giving gifts through your estate. Planned giving can also magnify some significant advantages in your tax, retirement and estate planning strategies. For instance, you can obtain an immediate tax deduction for a charitable contribution, and, in most cases, avoid capital gains tax on appreciation. You may also reduce estate taxes.
With many gifts, you or a loved one can receive investment income for life. With some, you can even increase the amount you are now receiving, or you can defer income as part of your retirement plan. You also gain the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve made an enduring contribution to Ridgefield Academy.
Please consult your attorney or financial advisor should you have questions concerning planned giving to Ridgefield Academy.
Planned gifts include:
Bequests
Including Ridgefield Academy in your Will is a simple way to provide important support for the future of the school and reduce estate taxes. You may choose to provide a percentage of your estate or a specific dollar amount.
Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable gift annuities provide fixed income to the donor or to other beneficiaries for life, desirable tax benefits, and a substantial gift to Ridgefield Academy at the end of the contract.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
A Charitable Remainder Trust offers important tax benefits, allows the donor and/or other beneficiaries to receive lifetime income from the trust, and then transfers the remaining assets in the trust to Ridgefield Academy.
Charitable Lead Trusts
A Charitable Lead Trust provides annual income to the school during the donor’s lifetime or for a term of years and then transfers the remaining assets to the donor’s heirs, which can be an important estate planning strategy.
Life Insurance
Gifts of life insurance can create permanent and secure support for Ridgefield Academy and generate an income tax deduction for you. If you make the school the owner of a paid-up policy, you will receive an income tax deduction for the value of the policy. If you name the school as a beneficiary of the policy (and retain ownership,) you will receive an estate tax deduction for the death benefit paid to the school.
Please call Kara Morgan at (203) 894-1800 x126 if you would like to discuss making a planned gift to Ridgefield Academy.