We, at The White Mountain Waldorf School, are grateful for your support.  Your generous contributions make the important work of our dedicated teachers and the continued success of our school  possible.  In order to meet individual circumstances, we have established several diverse and creative ways to give. Please contact Vikki Thelemarck, Development Director at 603-447-3168 for more information. Gifts of Cash The simplest way to give is to make a direct donation online. Our online donation program will be up and running soon.  You may also write a check or give money through automatic funds transfer. Gifts of Appreciated Securities Giving stocks and bonds that have increased in value provides greater tax benefits than gifts of cash. Gifts of Closely Held Stock Donors wishing to make a gift of stock in a closely held corporation may benefit from tax breaks for appreciated stocks in a company that has significant cash reserves. Gifts of Retirement Plans/ IRAs Donors who participate in pension plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k) plans, Keogh plans and other qualified retirement savings plans may designate White Mountain Waldorf School as the death beneficiary. Gifts of retirement death benefits have tax advantages, as income taxes and estate taxes upon death are avoided. Gifts of Life Insurance Naming White Mountain  Waldorf School as the owner or beneficiary of a fully paid life insurance policy entitles you to a deduction equal to your cost basis in the policy or its replacement cost (whichever is less).  A policy purchased to provide protection for dependent children or as part of a business partnership that is no longer needed for this purpose often provides an excellent giving opportunity. Charitable Remainder Trusts A charitable remainder trust provides income to the donor and/or other beneficiaries for life or a set term of years, leaving the remainder for WMWS at the end of the trust. Charitable Lead Trusts A charitable lead trust provides income to WMWS for a set term of years after which the remainder may be transferred to the donor’s family or heirs. Gifts Through Bequests In addition to its importance to family and others for whom you wish to provide, a bequest can be a wonderful way to help WMWS continue its mission.  A gift can be included in your original will or added as a codicil by your attorney at a later date.  Gifts through wills are popular and easy to arrange. Gifts of Real Estate A gift of real estate can be almost any type of property; a tree lot, a residence, a vacation home, a farm, a commercial building, subdivision lots or other undeveloped land.