WAYS OF GIVING

There are a variety of ways to make investments in the Taking Flight Campaign, several of which are listed below. Different assets offer different tax advantages. Please consult your financial advisor to select the best way to give.

Pledges

Many donors choose to make a pledge in support of the Taking Flight Campaign, which enables them to consider a gift of a larger size than if they made a one-time gift, as pledges offer the flexibility to spread the gift over a period of months or years. The pledge period for the capital campaign is three to five years depending on the gift amount. Pledges can be set according to your desired payment plan and reminder notices will be sent at regular intervals, as requested.

Cash Gifts

Most donors make gifts and pledge payments by check, credit card, or automated bank drafts. Gifts of cash may be deducted from the taxable income to the extent allowable by law in the year the gifts are made, as long as the donor itemizes his or her deductions. The tax savings from the deduction will depend on the donor's tax rate and other factors.

To make a gift by check, please send your completed check, along with any instructions for special handling, to:

Indian Creek
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032

Attn: Traci Ramsey or Development Office

Stocks and Securities

If your investments in the financial markets have been successful, you can use these assets without losing a substantial portion of your earnings to the capital gains tax by making your gift with appreciated stock. Also, a gift of stock held more than one year may qualify for a charitable income tax deduction equal to the securities' full fair-market value. It is also possible to make a gift with appreciated securities in a mutual fund.

Because of capital gains considerations, it is often more beneficial to contribute appreciated securities directly to Indian Creek School rather than to sell them and donate the proceeds of the sale. If you would like to make a gift of stock to Indian Creek School, please transfer the stock to:

Indian Creek's Merrill Lynch Account #707 07A98
DTC # 5198
Rick Cullen, Financial Consultant
410.263.0113, Consultant's Phone

To ensure our ability to promptly acknowledge your gift, please advise your broker to name you on a trailer on the transaction confirmation or contact Traci Ramsey, Major Gifts and Campaign, at tramsey@indiancreekschool.com or 410.849.5154. Thank you.

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match the contributions that employees-sometimes even retired employees-make to IRS-recognized philanthropic and educational groups. You can double or event triple your gift, with no extra cost to you, through a matching gift program. Please contact your personnel office to ask if they match charitable donations and to obtain a matching gift form.

To initiate a matching gift, complete your and/or your spouse's employer's matching gift form and send it along with your donation to:

Indian Creek
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032

Attn: Traci Ramsey or Development Office

Thank you for you interest in learning more about giving to the Taking Flight Campaign. Please do not hesitate to contact Traci Ramsey, Major Gifts and Campaign, at tramsey@indiancreekschool.com or 410.849.5154, should you have any questions or require additional information.