Planned Giving
A very popular way to donate is through planned giving. A gift of cash, marketable securities, or even property, can be donated to the school. Other examples of planned gifts include gift annuities, life insurance policies and charitable trust. Planned gifts are an avenue which can even provide income for the donor. Because we are a charitable organization, gifts made in exchange for gift annuities are eligible for a charitable income tax deduction for a portion of the amount contributed in the year the gift annuity is created.
It is generosity past and present that enables Ashley Academy to provide a superior educational environment for students. It is imperative that the tradition continue. Please contact Jackie Maggard, Headmaster, with questions or to receive more information about the diverse, tax-deductible giving opportunities at Ashley Academy.
Scholarships
Few gifts offer greater satisfaction than a gift to establish a scholarship. You can have the fulfilling experience of enabling students to attend Ashley Academy. It’s a contribution that will last you a lifetime. We’re dedicated to be the premier school in our region. Providing scholarship awards based on financial need and outstanding academic performance is an integral part of this goal.
Scholarships for students who lack the financial resources greatly strengthen society. Furthermore, scholarships based on academic performance give us a competitive edge in attracting top students, and top students attract top faculty.
Unlike many forms of financial aid, a scholarship is “gift assistance,” which does not have to be repaid by the student. There are two basic types of scholarships that you can establish:
- Annual scholarship. This award provides the student with funds that are completely disbursed or liquidated in a single academic year. The scholarship, however, can be renewed with ongoing commitments.
- Endowed scholarship. An endowment is funded first, and then the income or small portion it earns is used to provide students with funds. The rest remains untouched, so the endowment lasts forever.
Once you have decided to make a gift, there are many ways to fund a scholarship. You can choose what assets to donate, what guidelines will be used to select the recipients, what name the scholarship will have and much more. We would be happy to meet with you to explore your options and identify the scholarship program and the method of giving that is right for you. Please contact Jackie Maggard, Headmaster, with questions or to receive more information.
Why Give?
- You want to make a real difference in the education of our students.
- You desire to give a child the opportunity to attend a higher learning school.
- You have a strong belief in the value of independent education.
- You want to show appreciation to teachers and faculty for their commitment to you or your children.
- You have an interest in supporting a particular aspect of education, and you want to see it flourish.
- You want to recognize or memorialize a loved one possibly choosing to set up an endowment fund.
- You want to encourage others to give with your participation.
