Cash
Gifts of cash are usually fully deductible for donors who itemize
deductions. Checks should be made payable to Walla Walla College. The
college also accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and
direct debit from a checking or savings account.
Gifts
of Securities and Mutual Fund Shares
Gifts of appreciated securities
and mutual fund shares may be deducted at fair market value on the date
of transfer to the college. For more information, contact the Director
of Capital Campaigns, (509) 527-2646.
Matching
Gifts
Many businesses and corporations match the personal gifts to educational
institutions made by employees, retirees, and their family members. Contact
your company's personnel office to see if your company has such a program.
Pledges
Pledges allow a commitment to be made over a period of time based
on an agreed-upon payment schedule.
On
the Web
Gifts to the Faith in the Vision campaign may be made online with a credit
or debit card at campaign.wwc.edu.
Planned
Gifts
Charitable gift annuities, pooled income fund gifts, charitable remainder
trusts, and charitable lead trusts are examples of some planned giving
vehicles. By giving such gifts, you contribute to the college and, in
most instances, increase your annual income, enjoy a tax deduction, and
avoid taxes on your capital gains. For more information on planned gifts,
please contact the Director of Planned Giving, (509) 527-2099.
Automatic
Fund Transfer
Monthly contributions of $5 or more may be deducted automatically from
a checking account. For more information on fund transfers, please contact
the Director of Capital Campaigns, (509) 527-2646.
Real
Estate
Gifts of real estate can be made directly to the college, transferred
to the college in a bargain sale or used to fund a gift annuity or unitrust.
You can also contribute real estate to the college and reserve the right
to occupy the property during your lifetime. Each plan has its own tax
and income benefits. For more information on gifts of real estate, please
contact the Director of Planned Giving, (509) 527-2099.
Life
Insurance
Designating the college as an irrevocable beneficiary of a paid-up policy
or a new policy helps the college's future endowment and provides you
with a tax deduction.
Gifts
should be directed to:
Faith in the Vision Campaign
Office of College Advancement
Walla Walla College
204 S. College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
If you have questions about the campaign, please call the Director of Capital Campaigns, (509) 527-2646, or send an E-mail message to campaign@wwc.edu.
