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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Wills Guide

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Personal Planner

Income for Surviving Spouse Harold and Helen were concerned about planning for the future. They had built a substantial estate of $1,200,000. When Harold was 70, he rolled over his $400,000 qualified retirement plan into an IRA. More ...

Planned Giving Spotlight: Will Enloe ('90) Darlington has been a part of Will Enloe's ('90) life since primary school. A second-generation alumnus, there was never a doubt that he would spend his formative years at the Lakeside, but even after graduating in 1990, he has remained an active member of the school community. More on Planned Giving Spotlight: Will Enloe ('90) >>.

Tax-Free Sale Joe and Anna were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.

Fixed Income for Retirement After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia Brown was ready to retire. Patricia owned some stock but was concerned about leaving it in the market where it could go up or down. She needed a secure source of retirement income for the future. More on Fixed Income for Retirement >>.

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 >>.

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.
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• Meet our planned giving staff. We are here to help you.
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• View the latest charitable tax news.
• Research charitable tax questions.
• Calculate a charitable deduction.
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