• 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.
CAMPER FEES
We realize that families have different abilities to pay. That's why we work hard throughout the year to raise money for scholarships to help defray costs for families. We try to help as many families as possible, but scholarship availability is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
For 2025, Agassiz Village has adopted a tiered pricing structure. This means that pricing is based on what your family is able to afford.
TIER 1
The TRUE cost of camp. This covers the actual cost to operate summer camp, including all food, overnight accommodations, transportation, activities, equitable salaries for our counselors, and the continued growth of new programs at Agassiz Village. We are proud that our costs are well below the industry average of $2,690 per week for an overnight camp.
The cost for our 5-day session is $1,600. The cost for our 12-day session is $3,200. If you are inspired to pay this amount, we are grateful. Thank you.
TIER 2
Partially subsidized cost, representing a partial scholarship (approximately 50%) for the camper. This rate is subsidized by the generous donations of individuals, corporations, and foundations.
The cost for our 5-day session is $800. The cost for our 12-day session is $1,600. If you are able to pay this amount, please do so. Thank you. If you require assistance to help pay the costs, please call our Financial Assistance Team at 781-860-0200.
TIER 3
This tier reflects most of our campers. Scholarships range from 50% and 99% for a camper. This heavily subsidized rate is made possible through generous donations to Agassiz Village by individuals, corporations, and foundations. This rate is available for families who need assistance to send children to camp. This tier requires you to speak with our Financial Assistance Team. Please call 781-860-0200.