Planned Giving

SIX WAYS TO MAKE A PLANNED GIFT TO SAINT THOMAS ACADEMY

1. A gift in your will or living trust. A simple charitable bequest can provide very meaningful support to our mission as well as reduce the amount of estate and inheritance taxes paid. Bequests may be specific assets or amounts, or they may be proportional or residual in nature.

2. A gift of a new or existing life insurance policy. Many people have life insurance policies that are no longer needed for their original purposes. Such policies can be given to Saint Thomas Academy and an income tax deduction can be taken for the cash surrender value. Plus, the annual premiums on a new or existing policy given to the school irrevocably may also be tax deductible.

3. A beneficiary designation on your life insurance policy. Without giving up ownership of your life insurance policy, you can still designate Saint Thomas Academy as a whole or partial death beneficiary. Contact your insurance company for a Change of Beneficiary form.

4. A gift of financial accounts. Most checking, savings and brokerage accounts can be bequeathed to Saint Thomas Academy through a simple “payable on death” designation with your financial institution.

5. A gift of retirement benefits. Naming Saint Thomas Academy as primary, partial, or contingent beneficiary of your retirement plan is a simple, practical gift idea. See your personnel office for the proper forms.

6. A gift of savings bonds. Many people have fully appreciated savings bonds. These assets cannot be donated during your lifetime without first be converted to cash and generating tax to be paid. By making a gift of savings bonds through your will you can avoid this tax and support our mission.

For additional information or to arrange a confidential gift planning consultation, without obligation, contact:

Richard D. Kimbrough II
Associate Director of Institutional Advancement
Saint Thomas Academy
955 Lake Drive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
651-683-1585 Office
651-454-0995 Fax
rkimbrough@cadets.com