• 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.
Lake Winnipesaukee Sea Bag
Welcome to your official source for the
Limited Edition
Lake Winnipesaukee Sea Bag!
Just in time for the Holidays!
Time on Lake Winnipesaukee is unforgettable— pristine waters, stunning views, and memories that last a lifetime. Now, you can carry that spirit with you while giving the gift of “lake life” to kids who need it most.
Every Lake Winnipesaukee Sea Bag purchased helps send children from underserved communities across the Northeast to summer camp at Agassiz Village. For many, camp is the first time they experience joy, safety, and adventure by the water. Last summer, nearly one in four campers registered as homeless or in the foster care system. For them, camp isn’t routine—it’s life-changing.
Why Lake Winnipesaukee for a camp in Maine? Because out of 315 camps in New England, only seven welcome children from underserved communities—and Agassiz Village has been doing it for 90 years. With 330 acres of shoreline along Thompson Lake in Poland, Maine, kids discover new skills, build lifelong friendships, and connect with mentors who help them thrive in school, college, and beyond.
To celebrate this mission, we partnered with Sea Bags to design this exclusive Winnipesaukee bag.
Handmade in Portland, Maine, each bag is crafted from recycled sails—meaning no two are alike. Expect unique stitching, markings, and character that speak to a true life at sea. Built to last, water-resistant, and authentically New England, this bag is both stylish and purposeful.
Carry the lake with you today. Change a child’s future tomorrow.
Get your Lake Winnipesaukee Sea Bag today!
All orders for the limited-edition Lake Winnipesaukee Sea Bag® must be placed by midnight on Sunday, November 16th, 2025. The bags will be manufactured in November and will be delivered the middle of December – just in time for the Holidays!
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