Ways to Give

Gifts of any size are significant to St. Anne’s- Belfield because they support its mission, people, and programs.

The following information describes a wide range of giving options that can help you make a gift that will maximize benefits to you and the school. In addition to cash, many other assets may be used to fund a gift including appreciated stock, personal property, real estate, and retirement plan funds. You may make your gift so that it is used immediately or you may give through other methods, such as life income plans that provide income, tax and personal benefits.

Online Giving

Please visit our Online Giving page for an easy and secure way to make donations to St. Anne's-Belfield.

Check

Please make checks payable to St. Anne's-Belfield School and mail your checks to:

The Development Office
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Credit Card
St. Anne’s-Belfield accepts Visa and Mastercard. To make your gift via credit card, you may give online or call our Development Office at (434) 296-5106.
Corporate Matching Gifts

Many companies often offer matching gift programs that enhance a charitable contribution made by an employee. Not only does St. Anne's-Belfield benefit from the increased donation, but a donor may qualify for a higher category of recognition when the gift is matched. Ask your human resource department for a matching gift form and send it in with your contribution.

Gifts of Stock

By donating appreciated stocks directly to St. Anne’s-Belfield, you can avoid the capital gains tax that would be incurred if you sold the securities. You may also take a charitable income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of securities on the day of the gift.

For information on gifts of stock and securities please contact the Office of Advancement at (978) 402-2240.

What are the benefits to you?

  • You can transfer IRA assets directly to St. Anne's-Belfield without paying income tax on the withdrawal.
  • The amount of the charitable transfer will count toward your annual minimum required distribution.
  • You may contribute up to $100,000.
  • The funds must be transferred from a traditional IRA or a rollover IRA directly to St. Anne's-Belfield.

To learn more, please contact the Development Office at (434) 296-5106.

Tangible Personal Property

Items that have appreciated in value, such as books, works of art, coin collections or antiques, may be given to St. Anne’s-Belfield as charitable gifts. The charitable deduction depends on the appraised value and whether or not the gift is related to our tax-exempt purpose.

Real Estate

You can make a gift of marketable residential or commercial real estate to St. Anne’s-Belfield and receive substantial financial benefits. Such gifts are subject to the approval of the school’s Gift Acceptance Committee. If the school is unable to use donated property, it will be sold and the proceeds used as needed or as you specify.

If you make a gift of real property to the school, you will be credited with a contribution valued at the fair market value of the real estate, as determined by an independent, qualified appraiser. You pay no capital gains tax on the appreciation portion if the property has been held for more than one year.

If you do not wish to give an entire building or parcel of land, you may donate an undivided interest in the property.

If you are considering leaving your home to the school through your will, you may want to give it now but retain the right to live in it for your lifetime. While you will continue to pay taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs, you can receive a substantial charitable income tax deduction in the year you make the gift.

For information, please contact Director of Development Lisa Mann at (434) 296-5106 or by email at

Planned Gifts

Bequests, gifts of insurance and retirement plan funds, and gifts that provide lifetime income can provide significant future resources to St. Anne’s-Belfield while providing you with income, tax and personal benefits. To learn more about planned giving opportunities, please contact Director of Development Lisa Mann at (434) 296-5106 or by email at .