Planned Giving – Society Membership
Leave a Legacy of Education
By becoming a member of the St. La Salle Society, you are making a significant and lasting impact on the future of The De La Salle School. Planned giving allows you to combine your desire to give to charity with your financial, tax, and estate planning goals. With a planned gift, you will leave a legacy that continues to provide transformative education to future generations of students.
Types of Planned Gifts
Create a Lasting Impact with Flexible Options
There are many ways to include The De La Salle School in your estate plans, each offering unique benefits tailored to your specific financial situation:
- Bequests (Will or Trust):
By including a gift to The De La Salle School in your will or trust, you can direct a percentage of your estate or a specific amount to benefit the school. You retain full control of your assets during your lifetime and can modify your gift to meet changing circumstances.
- Charitable Trusts:
Establish a charitable remainder or lead trust, benefiting the school while providing income to you or your loved ones during your lifetime.
- Life Insurance Policies:
Name The De La Salle School as a beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy. This allows you to make a significant contribution at a lower immediate cost.
- Retirement Plan Assets:
Designate The De La Salle School as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts. This is an effective way to support the school with potential tax advantages.
Planned gifts can be tailored to your unique goals, ensuring that your legacy aligns with your values and financial plans.
How to Get Started
We’re Here to Help
Taking the first step toward planned giving can be simple. Our team is available to help guide you through the process:
Contact Our Development Office:
We can provide more information on how to include The De La Salle School in your estate plans and work with you and your financial advisor to ensure your gift meets your objectives. Please contact Mr. Joseph Barry our Director Of Development.
Email: jbarry@delasalleschool.org
Phone: (516) 379-8660 ext. 103
Work with Your Financial Advisor:
We encourage you to discuss your planned gift with your legal and financial advisors to find the best option that fits your overall estate plan. Together, we can ensure your legacy supports The De La Salle School’s mission for years to come.
The Impact of Planned Giving
Ensure the Future of The De La Salle School
Planned giving is a way to ensure that The De La Salle School continues to thrive, offering exceptional education to students for generations. Your legacy gift will:
Sustain Our Mission:
Your gift will help The De La Salle School continue to provide an education focused on spiritual, academic, and personal growth.Provide Long-Term Financial Stability:
Planned gifts offer financial stability that allows the school to invest in programs, scholarships, and facilities, ensuring future success.Empower Future Generations:
Your planned gift will directly impact future students, giving them the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty and pursue a brighter future.
Make a Lasting Difference
By sponsoring a student at The De La Salle School, you are making a commitment to their future. Sponsorship not only covers tuition but also provides access to educational resources, extracurricular activities, and personal development programs that enrich their lives and build a foundation for future success.
Sample Bequest Language
If you are considering a bequest to The De La Salle School, you may use the following suggested language in your will or trust. This language can be adapted by your legal counsel to fit your personal estate plan:
- Sample Bequest of Remainder of Estate
“I give, devise, and bequeath to The De La Salle School, TAX I.D. # 55-0793482, all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, for its unrestricted use and purpose [or state the specific use and/or purpose desired]. The De La Salle School may be contacted in care of its Director of Development, Mr. Joseph Barry, located at 87 Pine Street, Freeport, New York 11520.”
- Sample Bequest of Specific Amount
“I give, devise, and bequeath $_____ to The De La Salle School, TAX I.D. # 55-0793482, for its unrestricted use and purpose [or state the specific use and/or purpose desired]. The De La Salle School may be contacted in care of its Director of Development, Donald Holden, located at 87 Pine Street, Freeport, New York 11520.”
Join the St. La Salle Society
Become a Member of the St. La Salle Society
By including The De La Salle School in your estate plans, you will be welcomed into the St. La Salle Society, a group of dedicated supporters who are committed to ensuring the school’s long-term success. As a member, you will receive:
- Recognition:
We will honor your generosity through recognition in our publications and at events (unless you prefer to remain anonymous).
- Exclusive Updates:
Receive updates on the progress of the school and the impact of your legacy gift.
- Invitations to Special Events:
As a valued member of our community, you will be invited to special events that celebrate the impact of philanthropy.
Information
Email: learn@delasalleschool.org
Phone: (516) 379-8660
Fax: (516) 379-8806
Address: 87 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520
School Days: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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