Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in Darlington School! As director of planned giving, I am fortunate to have a job that most people only dream about - working each day with fellow alumni and friends of Darlington to find planned giving options that match their needs and allow them a way to give back to the school that has meant so much to all of us.

My Darlington roots go back 43 years. I enrolled as a sixth-grader at the Lower School and graduated from the Upper School in 1974, the year after Darlington merged with Thornwood School for Girls. Continuing the family tradition, my two daughters have attended the school as well. The benefits Darlington has provided me and my girls are both immeasurable and humbling. I am excited to share with you my Darlington experiences and look forward to hearing about yours.

Planned giving will play a vital role in the future success of Darlington. Each year, we have an increasing number of alumni and friends who are benefiting from life income plans, gift annuities and other gift vehicles. I look forward to exploring with you the many ways you, through planned giving, can help us make this wonderful school even better while - at the same time - benefiting from possible income and/or estate tax reductions.

Warmest regards and Go Tigers!

Clay Doss '74

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Personal Planner

Trusts To Protect Children Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs child. More ...

Peace of Mind Gift Annuity Sara Johnson is a retiree looking for a secure high return. She holds many CDs but their return has declined significantly over the last 3 years. She decided to execute a charitable gift annuity through Darlington, and now receives 8% (due to her age), plus having also received several tax benefits as well. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.

Sale and Unitrust Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

The Retirement Unitrust Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

• View the donor stories.
• View a personal color story for yourself.
• Read the Personal Planner.
• View the Personal Finance Note for this week.
• Learn about personal finance news.
• Meet our planned giving staff. We are here to help you.
• Sign up for our free weekly personal finance newsletter.

• View the latest charitable tax news.
• Research charitable tax questions.
• Calculate a charitable deduction.
• Sign up for the free weekly charitable tax e-newsletter.