Gift of Cash or Credit CardComing soon, you can make a gift to the Annual Fund online through our secure website. SPS accepts American Express, Visa, and MasterCard.If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to "Saint Paul’s School" and mail to:Saint Paul’s SchoolDevelopment Office1600 St. Paul’s DriveClearwater, Florida 33764
Gift of Stock or SecuritiesSaint Paul’s School gratefully receives gifts of appreciated assets. Often a gift of appreciated stock held for longer than 12 months offers tax benefits to the donor. The donor can take a charitable deduction for the current full fair market value of the stock as well as avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. The benefit to Saint Paul’s is the same whether a donor gives cash or stock, but the tax savings to the donor are likely to be greater with a stock gift. Donors are advised to consult their own legal, tax, or estate planning professional when considering gifts other than cash.For more questions on making a gift of stock or securities, please contact Laura Harrison, Director of Development, at 727-536-2756 or via email at lharrison@st.pauls.edu. Matching GiftsMany companies will match employee gifts. You may be able to double or triple the size of your gift by submitting the appropriate matching gift form (available from your employer) along with your contribution. Please contact your company's Human Resources Department to learn if you are eligible for matching gifts. Endowment GiftsAt Saint Paul’s, as at virtually every other independent educational institution, the endowment funds nourish the quality of education, help to moderate tuition increases, and secure the long-term financial viability of the school. No longer can the school rely on tuition alone to meet its needs, nor can it depend on sporadic, spontaneous gifts. Like other independent schools, SPS must begin to rely on its endowment to provide that margin of excellence.Endowment gifts allow Saint Paul’s to plan prudently for the future. The principal of the gift stays intact while the income impacts the educational experience of our students for many years to come. A donor can create an endowment or add to an already existing endowment. In addition to the general endowment fund, other endowment funds support the faculty, through faculty development and tuition assistance for faculty children.Memorial & Named GiftsThere are many occasions in life that provide opportunities for giving. A gift to Saint Paul’s is a wonderful way to remember a birthday, celebrate an anniversary, or pay tribute to a dear friend or family member. Simply note the special occasion when you send your gift and indicate who Saint Paul’s should notify of the gift. You will receive an acknowledgement of your tax-deductible donation and the honored person will be notified of your special gift (with the gift amount withheld).Planned GivingPlanned giving is a way to invest in Saint Paul’s future by naming the school in your will or arranging for trust and life insurance gifts. Planned giving benefits both the donor and the school. Donors enjoy the personal gratification of advancing the education of the next generation and enjoy the financial benefits which flow from sound investment and estate planning. Such benefits include increased spendable income, an immediate income tax deduction, reduced estate taxes, and reduced capital gains taxes on appreciated assets.
You can contact the Development office by calling us at (727) 536-2756.
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