• 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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
When founder Harry Burroughs opened Agassiz Village in 1935, he was fortunate to have the support of leading Massachusetts politicians, educators, and businessmen who believed in his vision and provided guidance on building a sustainable organization to serve children into the foreseeable future.
That good fortune continues today. Our current Board of Directors composes government officials, respected businessmen, and Agassiz alumni who continue Harry's mission of ensuring that underserved children receive the same opportunities as other children to lead happy and prosperous lives.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
BEN KERN
Board President
Partner
PwC
JONATHAN GILLIM
Board Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Randolph
CHERYL DALRYMPLE
Board Treasurer
Chief People Officer & Head of
Corporate Development, Confluent
JENNIFER GINSBURG
Board Clerk
District Court Judge
District Court of Massachusetts
DIRECTORS
ALLISON BURROUGHS
District Court Judge
District Court of Massachusetts
MEG CLOUGH
Communications & Democracy
Lead, Third Act
ELLEN CORBETT
Realtor
Hillman Homes
CHE ELWELL
Assistant Vice President
John Hancock Data & Integration Services
WENDY HORN
Managing Director
Raymond James Financial
AMANDA KAROMBA
CEO
Happy Haven
JON LEVY
Founder & CEO
American Holt
MARTIN "LARK" MADDEN
Investment Manager
Retired
THERESA O'BRYANT
General Counsel
Massachusetts College of
Art & Design
NIMISH SHAH
Co-Founder
Progressive Therapeutics, LLC
ARNIE STEWART
Managing Director
Committee for Public Counsel Services
SEAN TOLAND
Vice President of Emerging Investors, Fidelity Investments
2024 News
Agassiz Village Board Immediate Past-President Theresa O'Bryant was recognized for her outstanding leadership and dedication to service with two significant awards in 2024:
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National Points of Light Award for her commitment to volunteerism and dedication to community service on a national scale.
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New England Patriots Foundation 2024 Difference Maker of the Week Award for making an impact in her community.