Donation

HOW TO GIVE:

  • General Endowments

    Gifts of any amount are received into the general endowment fund which is used to generate annual scholarships.

  • Named Annual Scholarships

      A gift that begins at $500 and is renewable on an annual basis. Gifts can honor family members or friends.

  • Endowed Scholarships

    A fund that will exist in perpetuity, and can honor family members or friends. Minimum endowments are $10,000. Endowment criteria are established by the donor.

WAYS OF GIVING:

  • A Current Gift

    A donor can establish a fund with the Mount Baker Scholarship Foundation.

  • A Bequest

      Donors can name the Foundation in wills or estate plans to meet both charitable and tax-planning goals.

  • Memorials

    Memorials may be established to honor loved ones.

  • Charitable Remainder Trust

    A charitable remainder trust allows donors with larger assets to make gifts, reduce taxes and receive income for life.

ASSETS TO GIVE:

  • Cash

      Cash assets are the simplest and most convenient gifts.

  • Appreciated Securities

      A donor pays no capital gains tax and receives an income tax deduction on the full fair market value of the stock.

  • Closely Held Stock

    Donations of closely held stock can provide significant tax advantages.

  • Life Insurance

    A donor may purchase a new policy or donate an existing policy.

  • Real Property

    The Foundation may accept real property under certain circumstances.

  • Retirement Funds

    IRA and other retirement funds donated to the Foundation can save donors from paying estate taxes.

How To Donate:

  • Please contact any MBSF board member.