Giving at Gateway

Families have many opportunities throughout the school year to contribute to the Gateway Opportunity Fund. This Fund targets three to five areas where philanthropic support has the most impact. We hold a pledge drive in the fall, participate in Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving), and put on a fun and inclusive Spring Fling Auction Event in the spring. In addition, donations of $25,000 and more can fund special projects and programs to further enhance the student experience.

In making these special gifts, donors go beyond their Gateway Opportunity Fund gifts to make a substantial contribution to a specific program or purpose. Our student computer labs, a comprehensive Music program, and classroom furniture project are examples of how targeted gifts transform the student experience and have a lasting impact. Please contact Oshadhi Jayaweera, Development and Communications Manager, at oshadhi.jayaweera@gatewaysc.org if you have a specific area of interest you would like to discuss.

Endowment gifts are a way to secure Gateway’s future for generations of students to come. An endowment’s principal is invested and a percentage of the earned interest can be used each year. Gateway has two Endowment Funds — the Hannelore Herbig Endowment Fund, named after the school’s founder, and the Flexible Tuition Endowment Fund. New endowment funds can also be established; please contact Oshadhi Jayaweera at oshadhi.jayaweera@gatewaysc.org for more information.

Gateway School is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization and as such, donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID #94-2441484.

Cash/Check/Credit Card
The most common way to make charitable donations are gifts made by check or credit card. Donations may be given all at one time or on a monthly or quarterly basis. Checks and credit card donations may not be the most tax-advantageous – please see the Appreciated Assets section below for another option that could provide greater tax benefits.

Appreciated Assets
Gifts of appreciated assets, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can be a tax-advantageous way to support Gateway. Gifts of appreciated assets held for a year or more typically provide a greater tax benefit than gifts of cash. Your charitable income tax deduction is equal to the fair market value and you avoid paying capital gains tax on the current value over the original cost of the asset. Contact Oshadhi Jayaweera at oshadhi.jayaweera@gatewaysc.org if you wish to learn more.

Gifts-in-kind
Donated items or professional services that are necessary to the operation and advancement of the school are considered gifts-in-kind. Past gifts include auction items, computer software, and services such as architectural planning. Gifts-in-kind are welcomed throughout the year.

Donor-Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle established by an individual or family and administered by a non-profit (the sponsor organization). The donor recommends investments and grants, and the sponsor organization administers distributions. Gateway School accepts donations made through DAFs.

Planned Gifts
There are many ways to make a planned gift, but bequests (donations made by naming Gateway School in your will or trust) are the simplest. Bequest gifts can support a variety of programs like endowments, targeted programs, and projects, or operational expenses. There are many planned giving vehicles available. Please notify the Advancement Office to include Gateway in your estate or discuss planned giving options.

Matching Gifts
Matching Gifts are an excellent way to leverage your gifts. Many companies match donations given by their employees and retirees. Contact your company’s Human Resources Department for more information.