Ways to Give
Brentwood School is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, organization. Contributions to Brentwood School are tax deductible to the extent of the law. For more information about any of the following, please call Brentwood School's Office of Institutional Advancement at 310.476.9633.
Gifts of Cash
Many individuals choose to make their charitable gifts by cash or check. If you itemize your deductions when filing your income taxes, your gift to Brentwood School may be fully tax-deductible up to a maximum of 50% of your adjusted gross income. The amount of your tax saving will depend on your tax bracket. Charitable gifts of cash may be used to offset additional taxes that might otherwise be due on the proceeds from the sale of a home, investments, or other property. Click here to open and print the Brentwood Fund Gift Form. Please mail it with your gift to: Brentwood School, Institutional Advancement, 100 South Barrington Place, Los Angeles, CA 90049.
Giving via Credit Card
Brentwood School accepts credit card gifts via MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. To make a credit card gift, please contact Terry Fate in the Office of Institutional Advancement at 310.889.2638 or make your gift online using our online gift form.
Matching Gifts
This is a great way to maximize your gift. You could possibly double or even triple your gift if your employer has a matching gift program. Simply send us the appropriate paperwork from your human resources or personnel department, and your gift to Brentwood School will be matched according to your company's guidelines.
Securities
You may achieve tax savings by making your gift via stocks or other capital assets. If you donate appreciated, marketable securities that you have owned for more than one year and one day, you receive a charitable deduction for the full market value on the date of the transfer. Neither you nor Brentwood School will be required to pay any capital gains tax on this type of gift. If you have securities that have decreased in value, you may be able to take a deductible loss when you sell the stocks and donate the proceeds.
Download the Gift of Securities Form or contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at Brentwood School, 310.476.9633 or email your request to brentwoodfund@bwscampus.com. We will be happy to fax or email the form to you.
Gifts of Tangible Personal Property
Brentwood School will accept gifts of tangible personal property if that property is useable by the school. It is our policy not to assign a dollar value to an in-kind gift.
Gifts through Estate Planning
Your gift to Brentwood School has a noble destination--to help secure the future of this very special place. Through advanced gift planning, your generosity will not only impact the lives of our current students, but also have long term benefits for students who will pass through our doors for years to come.
Now is a great time to think about how you might include Brentwood School in your estate plans. Learn More.
Brentwood School is not engaged in rendering legal or tax advice. For advice and assistance in specific cases, the services of an attorney or other professional advisor should be obtained. The purpose of this page is to provide general information only. Please be aware of tax code revisions. State laws govern wills, trusts, and charitable gifts made in a contractual arrangement. Advice from legal counsel should always be sought when considering these types of gifts.
For further information, please contact Mary Sidell, Director of Institutional Advancement at 310.889.2667 or via email at brentwoodfund@bwscampus.com.
