• 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.
WHAT WE DO
Agassiz Village was founded with the mission of preparing underserved children for life's journey. Our founder, Harry Burroughs, believed that if each child had the opportunity to reach their full potential—by discovering new skills and uncovering hidden talents—their future would be much brighter. At Agassiz, our programs our designed to engage kids in summer camp activities that focus on fun as well as life skills such as self-management and social awareness. We encourage them to dream big and help prepare them for life after Agassiz, whether in college or career.
