Giving to Kildonan and Dunnabeck
There are a number of ways to make a gift or pledge to The Kildonan School and Dunnabeck at Kildonan. Some may be more beneficial to you, the donor, and might allow you to pledge more than you thought possible.
Cash
Cash gifts have an immediate impact on the school and offer you a charitable income tax deduction. When making a gift by check, please make it payable to the Kildonan School. If you wish to restrict your gift, indicate your wishes on the memo line or include a brief note with your contribution.
Credit Card Donations
Kildonan now accepts Visa and MasterCard credit card donations. Please click here for an online donation form or contact Director of Development & Alumni/ae Patricia Roberts with your information. E-mail: proberts@kildonan.org or call 845-373-2055.
Pledges
If you would like to make a larger gift through a series of donations, you can commit to contributing a specific amount to the school at or over a speified period of time. You can either send a check at pre-established intervals or ask the Director of Development to charge your Visa or MasterCard each month or quarter.
Matching Gifts
Many alumni/ae, families, and friends work for companies with matching gift plans. Some companies match employee gifts dollar for dollar and others match two-to-one or three-to one. Kildonan and Dunnabeck donors are recognized for every dollar they give and for those they solicit through matching gift programs.
Appreciated Securities
If you own stock, you may want to consider contributing appreciated securities instead of cash. As an outright gift, appreciated, long-term securities can be deducted by the donor at fair market value for income tax purposes.
A gift of appreciated stock generally offers you savings in two ways. First, you avoid paying any capital gains tax on the increase in value of the stock. Second, you receive an income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift. Your actual cost of giving is less than a similar gift of cash. Your broker can transfer ownership of your securities electronically to The Kildonan School account.
Please call or e-mail Director of Development Patricia Roberts for account number and transfer information.
Gifts-in-Kind
Gifts-in-Kind are tangible gifts of personal property such as artwork, computer equipment, books, horses for the equestrian program, vehicles, athletic equipment, and classroom supplies. Please contact the Development Office if you wish to make a donation or have any questions.
Life Insurance
The School can be named as the beneficiary in a life insurance policy. Policies that are paid up may be deductible as gifts for their replacement value.
