Give to Padua Academy

List of 6 items.

• Checks

  Checks made payable to Padua Academy should be sent to:

  
  

  Advancement Office

  Padua Academy

  905 North Broom Street

  Wilmington, DE 19806

  
  

  Please include your contact information and affiliation with Padua. If the gift is intended for any purpose other than the Annual Fund, please indicate that in the memo line of the check.

• Donor-Advised Funds

  A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. You can advise the managing agency of your DAF to direct grants to Padua Academy now or over time.  

• Bequests

  We are honored when individuals choose to include Padua in their estate plans.  While no paperwork is required to include a bequest to Padua Academy in your will, we strongly recommend that donors complete the Philanthropic Letter of Intent found here.  By completing this form, we are able to celebrate your membership in Padua’s 1954 Legacy Society, and most importantly, we are able to honor your desired designation.

• Matching Gifts

  Many employers facilitate an employee giving program or corporate matching initiative.  It’s a great way to increase the impact of your gift!  Your HR office can often answer questions about your employer’s matching programs.  If you need any additional documentation from our Development Office, we are happy to provide it.

• Endowed Funds

  We are proud to honor individuals through endowed funds.  With an initial gift of $10,000 or more, a named Fund can be established to honor an individual, graduating class, etc.  These Funds are subaccounts of Padua Academy’s Endowment, and are set up to award the growth on the account in perpetuity.  The Fund’s awards can be set up based on the donor’s designation – our recommendation is towards student scholarships. 

• Gifts of Securities

  Making a gift to Padua Academy of appreciated securities (stocks, mutual fund shares or other appreciated assets) can be a great tax-efficient method to support Padua. Appreciated securities can cost you money if you sell them. You will owe capital gains tax on the appreciated value. In most instances, you can take a tax deduction for the full market value of the gift and avoid any capital gains tax. Download the Padua Giving Securities Guide here.