• 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.
OUR IMPACT
Camp can be a powerful experience for children who are homeless, in the foster care system, or from families challenged by their daily life situation. Our goal at Agassiz Village is to positively impact the lives of these underserved children through experiential learning that teaches critical life skills, enabling them to thrive and build the future they envision.
The 2025 Impact Report offers a snapshot of this year's camp season and the tremendous impact it had on our kids, all made possible by your support.
2025 Impact
In 2025, Agassiz Village served 10,455 nourishing meals—fueling not just bodies but belonging. With 100% of youth coming from under-resourced communities and an average family income of just $39,000, the $1,518 average scholarship ensured that cost was never a barrier to opportunity. Over 34 days of camp, young people found safety,
joy, and growth in a trauma-informed environment designed just for them. And with a significant increase in teen enrollment, we’re seeing deeper engagement from youth at a pivotal life stage—proof that our programs are resonating, evolving, and meeting the moment.
