How to Give

Giving to Chaminade can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Bequest
  You designate our school as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
  
• IRA Rollover
  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
  
• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.
  
• Donor Advised Funds
  You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
  
• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
  
• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
  
• Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to Chaminade for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
  
• Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to Chaminade to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
  
• Bargain Sale
  We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
  
• Give It Twice Trust
  You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
  
• Life Estate Reserved
  You give your property to our school but retain the right to use the property during your life.
  
• Blended Gifts
  There are many combination gift options that can make your giving go farther than a simple gift of cash or property.
  
• Unitrust and Special Needs Trust
  If you are looking for a way to provide for a loved one who has special needs, and also make a gift to Chaminade, a charitable remainder unitrust and a special needs trust arrangement could help you achieve your objectives.
  
• Gift and Bequest
  A gift and bequest is a combination of a current gift and a charitable gift made in your will or trust. It is an easy way to support our school today and make a lasting future impact.
  
• Endowment Gifts
  An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.