make a gift

CREDIT CARD: Online or by phone.

CHECK: Make checks payable to Gillispie School and mail them to the attention of Dana Irwin, Office of Development & Community Relations, Gillispie School, 7380 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA, 92037.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES: Donate appreciated securities for maximum tax benefit (consult your advisor).

WIRE TRANSFER

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER: If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA—satisfying your required minimum distribution (RMD) while gaining tax advantages. The main advantage is a tax-free direct transfer that meets your RMD. This opportunity is available annually.

MATCHING GIFTS: Double your impact! Check your employer’s benefits portal to see if your company participates in matching donations. Ask your HR representative if this is an option at your company! Many companies such as Qualcomm, SDG&E/Sempra, Apple, Microsoft, Verizon, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Illumina Boeing, Adobe, and Pfizer have all made significant contributions matching community gifts!

PLEDGES: Pledges, which can be made at any time, give donors the flexibility to pay in installments or in one lump sum before May 1 of the current school year. You will receive participation credit at the time you make your pledge. Contact Dana Irwin for more information.

IN-KIND GIFTS: Gifts of personal property are accepted if they can serve a worthwhile purpose for the school, can be sold for cash, or can offset a previously planned expense. A description of the item donated is provided to the donor by the Development Office. However, the donor must determine the value of the item with their tax advisor for tax purposes. To make your donation, please use our in-kind donation form or contact Dana Irwin.