A Planned Gift to Ransom Everglades Really Measures Up

Legacy gifts contribute to the financial foundation of Ransom Everglades – they are critical to the School’s future. We can help you find the best way to make your gift and provide for your family and loved ones. With thoughtful planning, we can show you ways to make a tax-wise gift that may be even larger than you thought possible.

 

GIFTS BY WILL OR TRUST

A charitable gift from your estate is a favored method of giving that enables you to achieve your financial goals, maintain control of your assets and benefit Ransom Everglades.

 

NAMING US IN YOUR ASSETS

While you may transfer many of your assets through your will or living trust, a document called a beneficiary designation controls distribution of your retirement plans, life insurance policies, commercial annuities and a variety of financial accounts.

 

LIFE INCOME GIFTS

Planned giving is a great way to give to Ransom Everglades while generating income for you and your family. Learn about gifts that support you and the School.

 

CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST

Make a substantial gift to Ransom Everglades School in the form of fixed annual payments and pass assets to your family or other heirs at reduced tax cost.

 

RETAINED LIFE ESTATES

Donate your home, farm or a second home to Ransom Everglades and receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction, while retaining the right to live in your home for the rest of your life. If you itemize your deductions instead of taking the standard deduction, you could save significant income taxes.

 

BARGAIN SALE

Receive immediate cash and make a gift to Ransom Everglades School by selling to us a valuable asset, such as real estate, for less than it is worth.

Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.