• 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.
EVENTS
Agassiz Village works year-round to give underserved children the ultimate camp experiences each summer. From enlisting volunteers to prepare the camp for the season to fundraising events such as our annual Golf Outing and Maine Course Event, we are hard at work to make a difference in the lives of children. Here’s a look at upcoming events at Agassiz Village.
90th Anniversary Kickoff
It’s a milestone year for Agassiz Village in 2025 as we celebrate nine decades of preparing kids for life‘s journey. We hope you enjoy the look back at the evolution of our camp, the people who made it all happen, and the testimonials from alumni whose lives have been transformed by their Agassiz experience.
2025 Summer Camp Registration Opens
We had record enrollments for 2024, and we anticipate the same enthusiasm for our 2025 summer sessions. Registration opens on January 20.
Remembering Harry Burroughs
As part of our 90th celebration activities, we remember the man who started it all—Harry Burroughs, the founder of Agassiz Village. You’ll be amazed by this man’s incredible story of courage, perseverance, and, most of all, love for underserved children.
In-Kind Drive Wish List
It takes a village to help prepare camp for the upcoming summer season. That includes stocking our supplies to ensure we give our kids the best experience possible. Your generosity is greatly appreciated for donating items from our Amazon wish list. Thank you in advance for your help!
Volunteer Weekend
It’s that time of year again—preparing camp for the summer sessions! With 330 acres, two miles of waterfront, and twelve cabins to attend to, it takes a village to ready Agassiz for the summer. Whether you are an alumna, corporate volunteer, or simply a friend of Agassiz, we invite you to join us for this fun—but hard-working—weekend.
2025 Summer Sessions Begin!
The kids are back, and we could not be happier to welcome them home to Agassiz Village! We have an action-packed summer program planned that offers fun and engaging activities, special events, and free time to kick back and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Thompson Lake and the Maine woods!