Ways to Give
Those who wish to make an outright gift of cash, or fulfill their pledge through cash payments, should make their check payable to Carmel Catholic High School.
Multi-Year Pledge
Help secure Carmel Catholic’s future through a leadership gift while spreading payments out into manageable installments. You are able to specify the frequency (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually) of installments over three to five years, as well as the start date for your pledge.
Tributes
Any gift can be made in honor or memory of a family member, teacher, student, alumnus or friend of the academy. An endowed fund, such as a scholarship or program, is a meaningful way to establish a permanent legacy for the donor or in tribute to a special person.
Corporate Matching Gift
Many companies offer a matching gift program that can multiply the amount of your gift at no cost to you. Check with your company’s human resources department to determine eligibility and obtain a matching gift application. Retirees, board members and spouses of employees may also be eligible.
Gifts of Stock
There are several financial benefits from contributing to Carmel Catholic by transferring appreciated securities: you receive the full current market value of the stock on the date of transfer; that amount is deductible on federal income tax returns; and you avoid capital gains tax.
Real Estate
Real Estate allows donors to both claim an income tax deduction for the value of the gift and avoid paying a capital gains tax on the appreciation of the property.
Planned Gifts
Planned gifts often enable a donor to make a significant gift to Carmel Catholic, as well as qualify for a charitable income tax deduction, provide life-income, and reduce estate and gift taxes.
- Specify an amount or percentage of your estate that will go to Carmel Catholic through your will
- Designate Carmel Catholic as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account
- Satisfy minimum required distribution and reduce taxable income through an IRS Charitable Rollover
- Establish a trust that provides income to you or a loved one, reduces taxes and benefits Carmel Catholic
