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THE KNOX SCHOOL · GIVING

At Knox… possibility becomes purpose.

Every gift creates opportunities that can change the course of a student’s life - helping Knox students pursue excellence, discover their purpose, lead with integrity, grow with compassion, and gain the confidence to shape their own futures.

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Current Priorities

Make an impact where it matters most.

The Knox School Fund

The Knox School Fund provides flexible annual support that strengthens the student experience across campus. Gifts help Knox invest where resources can have the greatest immediate impact, from academics and faculty support to student life, programs, and the continued enhancement of our campus.

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Create Your Impact

Support the area of Knox that matters most to you. Create a personalized gift and direct your support toward the programs, opportunities, and initiatives that reflect the impact you want to make.

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Ways to Give

Choose how you make your impact.

There are many ways to support The Knox School. Explore the giving method that works best for you, and our Development Office can help guide you through the process.

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Cash

Most gifts to The Knox School come in the form of personal checks and credit card payments. Such gifts entitle donors to a charitable income tax deduction subject to limitations established by the IRS.

All checks should be made payable to “The Knox School.” To make a gift online, click here . For more information, please contact the Office of Development at development@knoxschool.org .

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Pledges

Donors who wish to contribute to the Annual Fund or a specific campaign, but do not wish to make an immediate payment, may make a pledge. A pledge is a promise to make a specific payment within the fiscal year pledged or the campaign counting period.

All naming opportunity pledges must be satisfied over a three-year period. Pledges can be made by mail, email, or telephone. For more information, please contact the Office of Development at development@knoxschool.org .

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Recurring Gifts

You may become a Sustaining Donor to Knox by making arrangements with your bank to have a monthly or semi-monthly gift sent directly to the School. You may also give the School permission to make a monthly charge to your credit card.

Many of our donors enjoy knowing that they are providing continual support to the School and its programs through their recurring gifts. For more information, please contact the Office of Development at development@knoxschool.org .

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Gifts-In-Kind

Knox accepts gifts-in-kind if they can be used in support of the Mission of the School. Such gifts may include, but are not limited to, horses, athletic equipment, technology needs, facilities equipment and installations, crew shells, theatrical costumes and properties, and other useful resources.

These gifts can also be in the form of inventory given through businesses owned by donors. For more information, please contact the Office of Development at development@knoxschool.org .

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Securities

Making a gift of securities is both simple and tax efficient. Gifts of appreciated stock may allow a donor to avoid a capital gains tax in addition to receiving a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock.

If the securities are held by a bank or broker, please send a complete letter of instruction, including the donor’s name and address, a full description of the certificate, and the purpose of the gift, to the bank or broker with a copy of your letter to Knox.

In your letter, please direct your bank or broker to contact the Development Office at 631-686-1600 . The School will inform the bank or broker that the preferred means of transfer is via Depository Trust Company (DTC), an electronic transfer system. This method allows Knox to put your donated funds to work more quickly and to realize savings on commissions, making your gift more beneficial to the School.

The gift of securities is not complete until you and your transfer agent have delivered the securities to Knox. Please note that merely instructing your transfer agent to complete the transaction is not enough to satisfy IRS legal requirements.

For more information, please contact the Office of Development at development@knoxschool.org .

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Real Estate

A residence, vacation home, farm, acreage, or vacant lot may have appreciated in value through the years to the point that its sale would result in a sizable capital gains tax.

By making a gift of the property instead, you may avoid the capital gains tax while receiving a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the property. For more information, please contact the Office of Development at development@knoxschool.org .

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Matching Gifts

If you, your spouse, or your partner work for a company with a matching gift program, please complete and return the company’s matching gift form with your gift.

Doing so can double, and in some cases triple, the value of your gift. For more information, please contact the Office of Development at development@knoxschool.org .

Giving Societies

Planned Giving and
The Mary Alice Knox Society

Philanthropy is the lifeblood of our school. Giving in support of Knox for today and for the future has an enormously positive impact on our ability to serve our students, support our faculty, enhance our programs, and make our facilities the very best they can be.

People who participate in planned giving to a school like Knox tend to be passionate about a great cause and visionary in both the manner in which they want to give and in how their giving will have an important, long-term impact on the institution.

As members of The Mary Alice Knox Society for The Knox School, you are committing to join an elite group of supporters who see the impact of their contributions long term.

For more information, please contact the Office of Development at vriccardi@knoxschool.org .

Mary Alice Knox
Mary Alice Knox

What is Planned Giving and How Can I Support?

Planned Giving allows donors to make creative arrangements between the donor and the School, allowing you to support Knox while receiving tax deductions and even creating an income stream that can benefit you or loved ones. These gifts are called “planned” because they involve an arrangement between the School and you. They require planning and counsel so that both parties receive the maximum long-term benefit from the gift.

Types of Planned Gifts

  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Charitable Remainder Trust
  • Charitable Lead Trust
  • Donor Managed Investment Account
  • Pooled Income Fund
  • Retained Life Estate
  • Testamentary Life Income

Assets as Gifts

  • Securities
  • Business Interests
  • Cash
  • Life Insurance
  • Real Estate or Personal Property
  • Retirement Plan