Ways to Give

There are many ways to give to Vermont Commons School. Below is a list of the possibilities. If you have questions or need assistance regarding a gift to the School, please contact Wendy McArdle, Director of Development and Marketing, at (802) 865-8084 x19. Thank you.

Gifts of Cash

Cash gifts are the simplest type of donation and offer a tax deduction for the full amount of the gift as allowed by law. To make a gift, please print and complete the donation form and mail it to the School along with your check.

Gifts of Securities or Stocks

Gifting securities or stocks also offers a tax deduction for the full, fair market value of the shares. In addition, you avoid the capital gains tax that would have applied had you sold the shares yourself. To make a gift of securities or stocks, please follow these transfer instructions.

Gifts of Real Estate

Real estate in the form of a home, an undeveloped lot, or commercial property, may be contributed outright, used to fund a life income gift, or transferred to Vermont Commons School for a life tenancy agreement.

Gifts of Personal Property

Vermont Commons School maintains an active Wish List of items needed by faculty and staff.

The School also accepts gifts of personal property that can be used in support of the mission of the School. Books, artwork, scientific or historical collections, inventory given through businesses are ideal and may generate tax deductions equal to the fair market value of the gift. A qualified appraisal, arranged and paid for by the donor, is required for income tax deduction purposes for gifts of $5,000 or more.

Planned Giving

A planned gift can be an outright gift, a life income gift or a charitable bequest, and it can be made during your lifetime or at the time of death. For more information about planned giving, please contact Wendy McArdle at 802-865-8084 x19.