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Ways To Give

          

Yearly fundraising events and our FOSS (Friends of Solomon Schechter) mail appeal are the foundation of our Annual Campaign. These vital dollars benefit our operating budget and include scholarship.  These charitable donations enable the school to achieve academic excellence while remaining financially accessible to all young families. 

The Endowment Campaign is gradually increasing and generates income through wise investment of the principal. A strong endowment will solidify our school’s financial
security in the future. This year we will embark on a major gifts endowment campaign focused on raising  $3 million within the next 2 years and then continue to build our endowment to $10 million.  Donors who establish an endowment fund at a certain level can name a program of their personal choice. Legacy gifts can be set up in several ways. A trust, a bequest in your will, a private family foundation, or a life insurance policy are just a few options that will provide for the needs of our children tomorrow.

Planned giving will be a vital focus of our future fundraising goals. National statistics reveal that over $10 trillion is expected to change hands in the next decade.  Estate gifts in various forms are wonderful acts of tzedakah, especially when they memorialize the donor’s name in perpetuity.

How to Give

Cash- You can write a check or use your credit card. You will receive a full tax deduction.

Securities- Donate appreciated long term securities, avoid tax on appreciation and receive a tax deduction equal to the current market value of the stock.

Matching Gift Program-Does your employer participate in a matching gift program?  Many companies do.  Matching gifts are a very important way in which you can enhance your charitable giving.

Three simple steps:

1.  Obtain the form and necessary instructions from your Human Resources Office.

2.  Complete the employee's section and sign the form.

3.  Send the form to The Solomon Schecter Day School of Greater Hartford. We 

      will  complete our section of the form and return it to the company.

You may also go to www.jobprofiles.org/jpmatching.htm

to see if your employer is a participant

 

The Solomon Schechter Day School and The Jewish Community Foundation of Hartford  will assist you in  planning a legacy gift and work with you to maximize your tax benefits while ensuring the future of  our school.

For more information regarding all donations please contact Peter Orschiedt,                    at 860-561-0700, ext, 168, or by email at   porschiedt@ssds-hartford.org

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