• Gifts of Cash: The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to make up to $300 of charitable contributions to qualified charities. Itemizers can deduct up to 100% of adjusted gross income. As of now, this only applies to 2020.
• Stock or Securities: Make a gift of stock or securities to Agassiz Village and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock. Please call Lisa Carter, Executive Director, at 781-860-0200 ext.1006 to make your stock gift.
• Individual Retirement Account: If you or a family member are 70½ or older with an individual retirement account (IRA), you can make a tax-free gift to Agassiz Village directly from your IRA. This is called a qualified charitable distribution. Through the SECURE Act you can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution.
• Donor-Advised Funds: Give through your donor-advised fund to maximize your impact. Your fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
Of the 315 summer camps in New England, only seven offer free or affordable overnight experiences for children from under‑resourced communities — and Agassiz Village is one of them. We fundraise year‑round to ensure every child receives a full scholarship and the chance to experience camp.
Our support goes far beyond tuition: we provide free transportation, three nutritious meals a day, safe lodging, and engaging activities that help campers discover new talents, build confidence, and develop life skills that prepare them for life’s journey.
About Agassiz Village
Agassiz Village is a nonprofit youth development organization that provides opportunities for children in underserved communities from Massachusetts to Maine. Since 1935, our 400-acre overnight summer camp in Poland, Maine has provided a unique learning program that challenges kids to discover interests, uncover new skills, make lifetime friendships, and connect with inspiring mentors. The skills kids learn at camp and through our year- round high school program, help them thrive in school, college and beyond.
