• 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.
Weddings at Agassiz Village
Weddings
Agassiz Village is the quintessential setting for your wedding celebration.
Our 40 building facility is nestled in 330 acres of sprawling fields. The venue offers the ideal combination of nature and rustic charm, and its picturesque Lake Thompson shoreline provides the perfect backdrop for exquisite wedding photos.
Hold your ceremony in our open air amphitheater, underneath our storybook gazebo, or in our beautiful, rustic dining hall, the largest freestanding log cabin in New England.
Your guests will enjoy our dining facility, cozy summer cabins, campfires, canoeing, and so much more!
Our unique space is available in late May, June, late August, September and early October. Weekend dates still available in 2023 include: 9/8-9/10, 9/15-9/17, 9/22-/24, and 9/29-
10/1.
Capacity: up to 250 guests
Initial Wedding Rental Cost $4500 ($500 deposit)
Activities and overnight accommodations are an additional cost.