• Gifts of Cash: The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to make up to $300 of charitable contributions to qualified charities. Itemizers can deduct up to 100% of adjusted gross income. As of now, this only applies to 2020.
• Stock or Securities: Make a gift of stock or securities to Agassiz Village and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock. Please call Lisa Carter, Executive Director, at 781-860-0200 ext.1006 to make your stock gift.
• Individual Retirement Account: If you or a family member are 70½ or older with an individual retirement account (IRA), you can make a tax-free gift to Agassiz Village directly from your IRA. This is called a qualified charitable distribution. Through the SECURE Act you can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution.
• Donor-Advised Funds: Give through your donor-advised fund to maximize your impact. Your fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
Of the 315 summer camps in New England, only seven offer free or affordable overnight summer camp experiences for kids from underprivileged communities. Agassiz Village is one of those seven. We fundraise all year so we can provide scholarships to underserved kids who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend summer camp. We provide free transportation, three healthy meals a day, lodging, engaging activities that help our campers discover hidden talents, and fun programming to build life skills that will help them prepare for life's journey.
About Agassiz Village
Agassiz Village is a nonprofit youth development organization that provides opportunities for children in underserved communities from Massachusetts to Maine. Since 1935, our 330-acre overnight summer camp in Poland, Maine has provided a unique learning program that challenges kids to discover interests, uncover new skills, make lifetime friendships, and connect with inspiring mentors. The skills kids learn at camp and through our year- round high school program, help them thrive in school, college and beyond.
