Drew School is an exempt, non-profit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
EIN 94-2219550.
Gifts of cash, typically payable by check, bank transfer, and credit card are tax deductible and provide immediate funds to the school. The easiest way to give is online or by calling the Advancement Office.
You may also mail checks to:
Drew School
Attention: Advancement Office
2901 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Gifts of stocks, other securities, or property have two significant advantages to the donor — they are tax-deductible for the full fair-market value of the gift when it is made, and the donor does not pay capital gains on the appreciated value of the stock or property. Stock can easily be transferred directly from your brokerage to Drew. Contact Selena Shadle for instructions on how to make a gift of this type.
Many companies have a matching gift program which can double and, in some cases, triple the value of your gift. Please check with your company's Human Resources Department for more information or contact [email protected] for more information.
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are a great way to support Drew and they provide good tax incentives for donors. At Drew, donor-advised funds can be used for gifts to the Annual Fund, capital campaigns, specific programs, endowment or Raise the Paddle at the Dragon Spirit fundraiser. DAF's can be easily established at a financial institution and can be funded with cash or securities, or even crypto or retirement distributions.
The IRS is fairly particular on how you use the funds. We can only accept donor-advised funds exclusively intended for charitable purposes and they can not be used to fulfill a written pledge. The IRS prohibits donor-advised fund account holders from receiving more than incidental benefits associated with the gift. For example, purchasing items of any kind at the live or online auction is not allowed. If you would like to use donor-advised funds to underwrite an event, you can simply decline the tangible benefits that accompany the underwriting.
If you would like to make a gift through a Donor Advised Fund, please let the Advancement Office know by emailing [email protected].
Drew welcomes donations of select objects as well as donations of auction items to the annual Benefit. Gift value is determined by the donor through appraisal or a record of purchase.
Many people choose to leave Drew in their estate plans or to make a deferred gift. These types of gifts ensure Drew’s financial stability for years to come and leave a valuable legacy of your commitment to the school. Such gifts can be made by leaving Drew as a beneficiary of your retirement funds or life insurance policy, or by naming Drew in your will or trust. In addition, certain types of trusts or deferred gifts can provide valuable tax incentives for the donor while providing for Drew’s future. Please contact Selena Shadle for more information at [email protected].