ways to make a gift

Ways you can make a gift

Please contact Dana Irwin for delivery instructions and more information for Gifts and Securities, Wire Transfers, IRA Charitable Rollover, Matching Gifts, Pledges, and In-Kind Gifts. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Credit Card

Online or by phone.

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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, 2026. You will receive participation credit at the time you make your pledge. Pledge form.

MAKE A PLEDGE

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.

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match most charitable contributions made by their employees. Visit our Matching Gifts page to find out if your company has a matching gift policy

Gifts of Securities

Donate appreciated securities for maximum tax benefit. Please contact Dana Irwin for more information.

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.

Wire Transfer

Please 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.