The Taft School Planned Giving :: Gift Comparison Chart

About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards." Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
“Art allows the heart, mind, and spirit to grow together.” Loueta Chickadaunce, Art Teacher
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
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Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.

About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards." Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
“Art allows the heart, mind, and spirit to grow together.” Loueta Chickadaunce, Art Teacher
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
- Schedule
- Scores
- Teams
- News
- Coaches
- Facilities
- Multimedia
- Inquire
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.

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Support today Receive charitable income-tax deduction	An outright gift of cash	Deduct 100% of the gift value for federal income-tax purposes
Support without depleting your cash reserves Avoid capital-gain tax	A gift of appreciated stock	Provide support to while decreasing the out-of-pocket cost to you by avoiding capital-gain tax
Minimize taxes on the transfer of a business you own Provide support for	A gift of closely held business stock	Receive an income-tax deduction and avoid capital-gain tax
Make a significant future gift without affecting your current lifestyle	A charitable bequest	Reduce estate and death taxes, and retain control over your assets during your lifetime
Leave assets to and your heirs upon your death but you are not sure what to leave to whom	Naming as a beneficiary of your retirement-plan benefits	Avoid estate tax on retirement-plan assets while making other property available to pass to your heirs
Make a significant gift to Retain an income for yourself	A charitable gift annuity	Receive a current income stream and an immediate income-tax deduction
Receive a charitable income-tax deduction now Receive income later	A deferred-payment gift annuity	Receive an immediate income-tax deduction and income to begin at a future date you choose
Make a significant gift to Retain an income for yourself	A charitable remainder unitrust	Receive a variable income stream and an immediate income-tax deduction
Make a significant gift to Retain an income for yourself	A charitable remainder annuity trust	Receive a fixed-income stream and an immediate income-tax deduction and avoid capital-gain tax
Use your assets to support today Retain control over the distribution of those assets to heirs	A nongrantor charitable lead trust	Freeze value of assets contributed for gift- and estate-tax purposes and avoid estate tax on future appreciation