Ways to Give

At Reynolds, we believe by bringing opportunity to all, everyone will benefit. Your gift to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is not only an investment in our future, but their future and your future as well.

The following information may be helpful as you consider how to support Reynolds and also benefit from tax advantages associated with charitable giving. All gifts go to the JSRCC Educational Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.

Make a Gift

Contributions are accepted in the following forms:

	Checks can be mailed to: J. Sargeant Reynolds Educational Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 26924 Richmond, Virginia 23261-6924
	Contributions are also accepted by MasterCard, VISA, gifts of stock and real property, as well as gifts-in-kind. To make a credit card gift, or to transfer stock, real property or gifts-in-kind, please call 804-523-5181.

Supporting Programs that Matter to You

Your unrestricted gift enables Reynolds to fund programs and services of the highest priority. From new programs to the latest technologies to emergency assistance funds for students, unrestricted gifts broadly support our students and college programs.

With a restricted gift, you may choose to support one of our campaign initiatives or a specific program or project that matters to you.

Your unrestricted or restricted gift may be made to the Annual Fund or as a Major Gift. The Annual Fund can support a number of areas including student scholarships, library acquisitions, equipment and special projects. Major Gifts are usually larger-sized gifts of cash or other assets, often with installments paid across as many as five years and can be made for a number of purposes.

Endowment

Endowments provide a permanent stream of income for a scholarship, professorship, or program. Minimal levels to establish a named endowment vary depending upon the purpose of the fund. Gifts at all levels are accepted to the Fund for 2009, our endowment created to provide income to support future generations of students.

Honoring People Who Matter

A gift made to Reynolds may honor a family member, friend, or someone who has made a difference in your life.

Types of Gifts

Cash Gifts
Gifts of cash usually come in the form of a check or credit card payment. You can now make your credit card donation to the College on-line. Give Now

Pledges
Donors may also choose to make a pledge through a formal declaration of intent to give. Some fulfill their pledges immediately, while others spread out their gift over several years.

Appreciated Securities (Stock)
A gift of long-term appreciated securities has two major advantages. It provides the donor with an immediate income tax deduction and eliminates capital gains taxes to the extent allowed by tax law. Typically, donors have stock transferred from their brokerage account to the account the Foundation holds with Davenport. The Foundation also will receive stock certificates.

Real Estate
You may gift a residence—and continue to live there as long as you want—or other real property to Reynolds and receive tax benefits allowable by law.

Tangible Personal Property
Valuable artwork or other tangible personal property is a way to make a gift. For these types of gifts, the donor obtains an appraisal in order to take advantage of allowable tax deductions.

Planned Giving

Planned gifts are a wonderful way to maximize your gift. The simplest and most common form of a planned gift is designating the college in one’s will for a specific sum or percentage of the estate. A variety of other instruments are available:

	Charitable Gift Annuities With a charitable gift annuity, you make a contribution of cash or appreciated securities in return for a fixed annual income backed by the assets of the college. In return for your gift, Reynolds will pay income to you, and/or another person you choose, for life. Part of the income is treated as return of principal every year and is tax-free. In addition, you receive a sizeable charitable income tax deduction in the year in which the gift annuity is established, which can be carried over for five more years, if necessary. Upon the death of the annuitant and any other income beneficiary, the assets are used by the college according to your specifications.
	Life Insurance Naming Reynolds as a beneficiary of a term life insurance policy will provide a gift at your death. Giving a policy with cash value provides an immediate gift.
	Retirement Plan Designation There may be estate tax advantages to designating the college as a beneficiary of the remainder of one’s retirement plan.

Does Your Company Match Gifts?
Your contribution to the Foundation can be augmented through your company's matching gift program. By matching employee gifts, businesses ensure that their charitable resources support causes that are close to the hearts of their employees and their community. Contact your company's human resources office to see if your company offers a corporate matching gift program.

Please join us in honoring those who have already become a member of our donor family by clicking here to view our Donor Recognition web page.

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