Ways to Give
There are many ways to make a gift to Friends School Haverford.
Online
Secure credit card gifts can be made here. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and E-checks.
If you prefer, you can write a check, payable to Friends School Haverford Annual Fund and mail to:
FSH – Advancement Office
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
Pledge Payments
Another gift option is to pledge to contribute at a later date or in a series of installments.
Gifts of Securities/Stock Gifts
A gift of appreciated securities may alleviate capital gains taxes. We recommend that donors consult their financial advisor before making financial decisions. Friends School Haverford welcomes gifts of appreciated securities. A wire transfer is the easiest way to make a gift of stock. Call the Advancement Office at FSH to notify us of your intent to transfer then provide your broker with the following information:
FSH Broker: Janney Montgomery Scott
Phone: 610-701-6086
Acct Name: Friends School Haverford
Acct No: 3461-8015
DCT: 0374
Your broker will give you the appropriate paperwork to complete. Please ask him/her to send notice of the gift specifics and date to:
Friends School Haverford
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
Attn: Director of Advancement
If you have an original stock certificate, please call the Advancement Office at 610.642.2334 for transfer instructions.
Matching Gifts
There are many companies that match your contributions to Friends School Haverford on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis. Check with your employer to determine if a matching gift program is available. Matching gifts are credited in your name. The company receives a listing in the Annual Report in the Matching Program section.
Gifts In-Kind
Some donors take the opportunity to give to the school by providing tangible items related to our educational program. The Advancement Office can help you determine the acceptability of gifts.
Bequests
Including FSH in your will allows you to enjoy your assets during your lifetime, reduce your estate taxes, and make a lasting commitment to the School.
Planned Gifts
Guided by the philosophy of the Religious Society of Friends, FSH and the Friends Fiduciary Corporation invite you to consider supporting the School while saving taxes, increasing retirement income, and providing for loved ones.
Securities
A gift of appreciated securities offers two tax benefits: a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the securities, and avoidance of capital gains tax on appreciation (the difference between cost and current fair market value).
Charitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity provides an immediate federal income tax deduction and a fixed lifetime income payment, some of which may be free from federal income tax. Although most donors choose to receive the annuity payment themselves, arrangements may be made to provide income for a loved one. You may also choose to create a deferred gift annuity and receive a higher rate of annuity payment.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Remainder Trusts can provide a fixed or variable annual income for any number of income beneficiaries (depending upon the type of trust established). Upon the death of the last income beneficiary, the balance of the trust’s assets would be given to Friends School Haverford.
Endowment
Endowment helps a school weather shifting financial climates and enables the School to respond to unforeseen possibilities. A gift to the Endowment may support financial aid. faculty salaries and professional development, maintenance of the facilities and grounds, and capital improvements, including building upkeep and new technology.