• 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.
Agassiz Village: Your Field Trip Destination!
Looking for an ideal getaway for your next field trip? Agassiz Village has played host to school organizations and youth groups that come to our 330-acre campus to take advantage of its rustic charm and more than two miles of shoreline along Thompson Lake, one of the most beautiful and pristine lakes in Maine. Your group can choose from activities such as canoeing, banana boating, hiking, ropes course, wall climbing, archery, human foosball, basketball, and more. You'll also have use of our facilities, including our iconic dining hall, which is one of the largest log cabins in all of New England!
Whether it be a field trip, school prom, club meeting, or just the chance to spend time together at one of the premier locations in southern Maine, Agassiz can help you provide a memorable experience for your group.
For more information on rates and to reserve a date, contact us today.
