Annual Fund

The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of giving to Matignon High School. The Annual Fund comprises unrestricted giving from all sources that support all school programs and activities. Teacher salaries, scholarship aid, library books, technology and building maintenance are all funded in part by annual giving. The school can put such gifts to use in areas where they are most needed.

Capital Gifts / Building Fund

Capital gifts are gifts specifically restricted (by the donor) for capital needs that include endowment funds as well as funds for construction or renovation of permanent facilities.

Endowment Funds

This is the backbone of future support for the school. Endowment funds ensure Matignon's future as an institution of the highest quality. Gifts specified for endowment purposes can be designated to support scholarships, teacher salaries, or general purposes, as well as to fund new program development.

Memorial Gifts

A gift in memory of someone you love or admire can be particularly meaningful to contribute to Matignon's Annual Fund

Gifts In Kind

Non-cash gifts of property such as computers, books, scientific equipment and art materials can be important gifts.

Forms a Gift Can Take

• Cash - Your gift of cash provides immediate tax savings through deductions and provides Matignon with funds for current use.
• Matching Gifts – Many employers will match your gift, doubling or tripling the dollar amount of your gift.  If your company has such a program, please enclose the form with your check.
• Securities - You can make such gifts in person, through a broker or through the mail. For tax purposes, the value of the gift is recorded as the average market value on the date of delivery (or if mailed, on the postmark date) If transferred through a broker, the gift's value is determined by the date of transfer as recorded in the books of the corporation.
• Will - Remembering Matignon in your will is a special and effective way to ensure that the ideals you value will be perpetuated. It also reduces the taxable portion of your estate.
• Life Income Gifts - With a life income gift, you assign cash, securities, or other assets irrevocably to Matignon. They are then invested to pay a lifetime percentage or fixed amount to you, to succeeding beneficiaries, or to whomever you designate. Income is paid monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. Upon the death of the last surviving beneficiary, the school may use the assets either as needed or for a specific purpose that you have designated.
• Personal Property - Gifts of valuable art works, furniture, jewelry, antiques, rare books and manuscripts can increase the school's educational resources in many ways.
• Real Estate - You can offer real estate as an immediate gift or to fund a trust. You may even arrange for lifetime occupancy after making your gift, thereby gaining a tax deduction and eliminating local taxes while still enjoying the comforts of home.
• Life Insurance - At a relatively low cost to you, a life insurance policy, which names Matignon as beneficiary, can have a real impact.

Legal or financial advisors can best help you determine the gift most advantageous and appropriate to you.

For further information and any other inquiries on giving to Matignon High School please contact:

Frances E. Levas
Director of Development /Alumni Relations

Matignon High School
One Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140

617-876-1212, ext. 37
flevas@matignon-hs.org