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<p class="fontlook">Most gifts to Carrollton come in the form of personal checks or VISA/MasterCard credit card payments. Such gifts entitle donors to a charitable income tax deduction subject to IRS regulations. All checks should be made payable to Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart and mailed to the Development Office, 3747 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133. 

<p class="fontlook">For more information about the ways to give to Carrollton, please contact: 
Isabel Junco Singletary '69 <a href="mailto:isingletary@carrollton.org" class="fontlook">isingletary@carrollton.org</a> 305.446.5673 ext. 1230

<p class="fontlook">Donations may also be made online.

<p class="fontlook"><B>Pledges</B><BR>
Donors who wish to contribute but do not wish to make an immediate payment may make a pledge. A pledge is a promise to make a specified payment within the campaign period. We hope that pledges will be paid in full by March 31st so that we might utilize the funds during the current academic year. Pledges can be made by mail or e-mail. Pledge reminder letters will be mailed annually or at the times requested in your pledge.

<p class="fontlook"><B>Electronic Fund Transfer</B><BR>
If you would like to spread out your pledge payments, electronic fund transfers your installment directly from your checking account.  An email reminder will be sent before the transfer occurs.

<p class="fontlook"><B>Stock & Securities</B><BR>
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. To initiate a gift of stock, we ask that you follow the instructions on the Stock Transfer form.  Please fax a copy of the completed form to the Development Office when the transfer is made with your broker.

<p class="fontlook"><B>Gifts-in-Kind</B><BR>
Carrollton  accept gifts-in-kind if they can be used in support of the mission of the school. Such gifts might take the form of inventory given through businesses owned by donors. 

<p class="fontlook"><B>Real Estate</B><BR>
A residence, vacation home, farm, acreage or vacant lot may have so appreciated in value through the years that its sale would mean a sizable capital gains tax. By making a year-end gift of this property instead, a donor would avoid the capital gains tax, and, at the same time, receive a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the property.

<p class="fontlook"><B>Matching Gifts</B><BR>
Does your employer match gifts? Many companies have a matching gift program which can double, and, in some cases, triple the value of your gift. Please check with your firm's Human Resource Department. The matching gift must be initiated by you once you have contributed to Carrollton. When we receive the paperwork from the company, we can verify that your gift was made and complete the necessary documentation.
