Ways You Can Support Tidewater Academy

Gifts of Cash

Traditionally, the majority of gifts to Tidewater Academy have been in the form of cash. Some people find it more convenient to make an annual pledge and make multiple, regular payments during the year.

If you'd like to donate money, you can download and print a donor form to accompany your donation:

Donate Online

You can use your credit card to donate online. Donations to honor or remember someone, donations to our Annual Fund and to the Capital Campaign can be done online.

Donations with a Message

Often families of people with a celebration have asked for donations to Tidewater Academy in honor of their loved one - sometimes for a birthday, for a special event such as a graduation or an anniversary, or at the end of a life in celebration for that life. A card is mailed to the person for whom the donation is made informing them of a special gift in their name.

Gifts of Real Estate

Gifts of real estate can consist of almost any type of property - a personal or "recreational" residence, a commercial building, a farm, a subdivision lot, or an undeveloped parcel of land. Individual financial needs and goals determine which method of giving is most appropriate for you.

Gifts of Tangible Personal Property

This type of gift includes collections, library works, jewelry, and works of art, which may be subject to estate taxes. By contributing such items during your lifetime rather than at death, you not only reduce your taxable estate, but also reduce you taxable income in the year of the gift.

Gifts of Life Insurance

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Bequests

Tidewater Academy has been fortunate throughout the years to receive bequests from members and friends. These donors felt they needed their capital during their lifetime, but found it possible to associate them with Tidewater Academy by making us the beneficiary of a portion of their estate.

If any of these ways of giving appeal to you we suggest you contact your broker or lawyer while you are living and complete an agreement (trust contract) outlining exactly what you desire. Once this is done, all you have to do is designate an amount from your estate to be put in the already established fund. It saves time, legal work and assures you that your intentions are carried out. Some charitable gifts require the assistance of your tax advisor or attorney. If you want to qualify for a deduction in the coming tax year, these gifts may require advance planning.

Tidewater Academy respectfully reserves the right to reject non-cash gifts, which in its sole judgment would not be in the best interest of the School to accept. Absent specifications, gifts will be placed in the School's Endowment Fund or used in such other manner as the Board of Trustees deems appropriate.

All donations are final.