WAYS TO GIVE

You can support Duchesne Academy in a number of ways, each of which provides the school financial support while enabling you to realize immediate tax savings. Through careful planning you can identify the method of making a contribution which best fits your situation, while maximizing the impact of your gift. We encourage you to consult with your legal and financial advisors to determine which option is most advantageous to you as you consider these and other options.

Gifts of Cash
The most common method used to make a charitable gift is to contribute cash.  Donations to Duchesne could cost you much less when you file your taxes.  Cash gifts can be made as a one-time contribution or over several years as payments toward a pledge. Checks should be sent with the gift clearly indicated.

• Make Your Gift Count Twice or More
  Matching Gifts can double or triple your donation to Duchesne!
  A matching gifts program is a company-sponsored benefit that doubles or triples an employee’s gift to the school by matching his or her contribution.
• If your company matches; request a Matching Form from your employer.
• Complete and submit the form to Duchesne along with your gift.
• Duchesne will verify the completed form and return it to the company.
• The company issues a matching gift contribution to Duchesne.

It’s that easy!

NOTE:  Be sure to see if your employer or your spouse’s employer participates in this program as well.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities
A gift of appreciated stock is one of the most advantageous forms of giving.  It entitles you to a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities, and none of the appreciation in the security is taxable to the donor. For example, if you donate stock that you purchased for $2,000 more than 12 months ago, and it is now worth $10,000, you get a deduction for the full $10,000.

Gifts of Real Estate
Gifts of appreciated real estate are like gifts of appreciated stock. If you have owned real estate for 12 months or more, you will avoid capital gains taxes and may deduct the fair market value of the real estate. 

Planned Gifts

Examples of planned gifts include designating Duchesne in your will, forming a charitable remainder trust, or purchasing a gift annuity.  Charitable trusts offer significant tax savings while providing an annual income to you and your family. 

Gifts of Life Insurance
Life insurance is a unique way to give to Duchesne Academy. To qualify, Duchesne needs to become owner and beneficiary of your policy. Ongoing premium payments qualify as charitable deductions.

Memorial Gifts

Duchesne Academy accepts and acknowledges gifts, which honor or memorialize individuals. These gifts are often directed toward Duchesne's general unrestricted fund. These gifts can also be a good starting point for an endowed scholarship or for the purchase of a special gift for the campus.

All gifts can be sent to:

 Duchesne Academy

Attn:  Development Office

3601 Burt Street

Omaha, NE  68131