• 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.
SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUPS
Agassiz Village has played host to several school organizations and youth groups that come to our 330-acre campus to take advantage of the beautiful location along Thompson Lake. Whether it be a school prom, high school reunion, club meeting, or just the chance to spend time together, Agassiz has the facilities to provide an enjoyable day or evening event. There are plenty of activities to choose from, including canoeing, banana boating, hiking, ropes course, archery, wall climbing, human foosball, basketball, and campfire sing-alongs.
For more information on rates and to reserve a date, contact us today.
