Ways to Donate

Cash

Most gifts to Convent & Stuart Hall come in the form of personal checks or VISA/MasterCard credit card payments. Such gifts entitle donors to a charitable income tax deduction subject to IRS regulations. All checks should be made payable to Schools of the Sacred Heart and mailed to the Advancement Office, 2222 Broadway, San Francisco 94115. Donations may also be made online.

Pledges

Donors who wish to contribute but do not wish to make an immediate payment may make a pledge. A pledge is a promise to make a specified payment within the campaign period. All pledges must be paid in full by May 31. Pledges can be made by mail or e-mail. Pledge reminder letters will be mailed annually or at the times requested in your pledge.

Electronic Fund Transfer

If you would like to spread out your pledge payments, electronic fund transfers your installment directly from your checking account.  An email reminder will be sent before the transfer occurs.

Stock & Securities

Making a gift of securities is both simple and tax efficient. Gifts of appreciated stock may allow a donor to avoid a capital gains tax in addition to receiving a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock. To initiate a gift of stock, we ask that you follow the instructions on the Stock Transfer form.  Please fax (415.931.0201) a copy of the completed form to the Advancement Office when the transfer is made with your broker.

Gifts-in-Kind

Convent & Stuart Hall accept gifts-in-kind if they can be used in support of the mission of the schools. Such gifts might take the form of inventory given through businesses owned by donors.  Gift-In-Kind Donation Form (link to:PDF)

Real Estate

A residence, vacation home, farm, acreage or vacant lot may have so appreciated in value through the years that its sale would mean a sizable capital gains tax. By making a year-end gift of this property instead, a donor would avoid the capital gains tax, and, at the same time, receive a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the property.

Matching Gifts

Does your employer match gifts? Many companies have a matching gift program which can double, and, in some cases, triple the value of your gift. Please check with your firm's Human Resource Department. The matching gift must be initiated by you once you have contributed to Convent & Stuart Hall. When we receive the paperwork from the company, we can verify that your gift was made and complete the necessary documentation.

Memorial and Honorary Gifts

Memorial or honorary gifts can be made in honor of a loved one or in tribute to a special occasion.  Gift acknowledgements will be sent to the family or whomever you choose.  All gifts are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged in the Annual Report.