Ways to Give

Charitable gifts can be made to Wakefield School in a variety of ways.

Below is an outline of the options. For more information about giving options, please email Ann-Charlotte Robinson or call us at 540.253.7601.

Gifts of Cash

Cash gifts are the most common way to make a charitable contribution.

  1. Checks should be made payable to "Wakefield School” and sent directly to the Development Office, P.O. Box 107, The Plains, Virginia 20198.
  2. Credit Cards - Gifts can be made by American Express, Discover or MasterCard.  You may use our Online Giving option or provide your credit card information by mail, email, or by phone 540.253.7601.

Gifts of Securities

Gifts of appreciated securities can provide significant tax savings for the donor. When you give appreciated securities, your capital gains are not taxed; if you have held the stock for more than a year, you may also qualify for a charitable income tax deduction equal to the securities’ full fair-market value.

To transfer securities to Wakefield School please:

  1. Contact Wakefield School’s broker, Amanda Burton, at Scott and Stringfellow in Warrenton, Virginia at 540.347.0200.
    Scott and Stringfellow (DTC #0702)
    560 Broadview Avenue, Suite 100
    Warrenton, VA. 20186
    Account registration name: Wakefield School Inc.
  2. Please notify the Development Office of your gift by email or phone 540.253.7601 with the name and number of shares you are donating so that we can properly account for share transfers.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Hundreds of organizations match charitable gifts of employees. Please check with your company to see if they will match your gift. If a matching program exists, please mail in the match form to Wakefield School, Attn: Development Office, PO Box 107, The Plains, VA 20198 along with your gift. The Development Office will ensure that the form is filled out and submitted correctly. You will receive credit for the matched gift in the Annual Report.

Gifts-In-Kind

Gifts-in-Kind are non-cash donations, which fulfill specific needs approved by the School such as computers, office furniture, classroom supplies, landscape material, athletic equipment and many other items that can support the curriculum, activities, and facilities at Wakefield School.

The value of a Gift-In-Kind is determined by the donor through appraisal or a record of purchase, not by Wakefield School. The IRS-approved acknowledgement letter will include a description of the item, but not a certification of value.

Planned Giving Options/Creative Ways to Give

Some donors may prefer to investigate and utilize giving options that allow them to give over time, at some time in the future, or utilize the power of non-cash assets in making a gift. Outlined below are some of the options. Please email Lindsay Jones or call 540.253.7542 to discuss your interest and learn about membership in the Legacy Circle through these gifts:

  • Bequests
  • Charitable trusts
  • Gifts of real estate and real property
  • Gifts of life insurance

More information about Creative Ways to Give »