Ways to Give
Your gift to Westminster makes a difference for our students and those whose lives they touch. The Westminster Fund is our top ongoing fundraising priority—and a gift of any size matters! Depending on your philanthropic goals and desired impact, additional giving opportunities are available. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor about the best method of giving for you.
The Westminster Fund
When you give to The Westminster Fund, you help the School go beyond for young people who care about their communities and the greater world. Your gift, when combined with those from more than 2,500 members of our community each year, makes an exponential impact.
More Ways to Give
Gifts of Cash, Check, or by Credit Card
- Gifts can be made by calling the Office for Institutional Advancement directly at 404-609-6275.
- Make a credit card gift securely online at westminster.net/giving.
- Checks should be made payable to The Westminster Schools and sent to:
Office for Institutional Advancement
The Westminster Schools
1424 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Pledges
Westminster encourages pledge commitments to support fundraising priorities. Pledges to the annual Westminster Fund must be paid in full by June 30. Capital pledges may be made over a period of three to five years, in consultation with the Office for Institutional Advancement. You can fulfill pledges here.
Gift Matching
Many companies offer programs that match donations to The Westminster Schools made by their employees, directors, employee's spouses, or retirees. Please search here to see if your employer is on the match list.
In most cases, you will need to send Westminster matching gift paperwork. Please send this to the Office for Institutional Advancement and include your name and address and how you would like Westminster to credit your matching gift upon its arrival.
Gifts of Stock and Other Appreciated Securities
Appreciated securities that have been held for more than one year are a popular asset to use when making a gift to Westminster. Making a gift of securities offers you an opportunity to support the Westminster experience while often realizing important tax benefits for yourself.
Prior to making a gift of stock or other appreciated securities, please complete this form to notify Westminster of your intent and to receive transfer instructions. If you or your financial advisor has any questions, please contact Michelle Bibiano at (404) 609-6384 or email Advancement Services at advservices@westminster.net.
Gifts via Wire Transfer
Wire your gift from anywhere in the world and in any currency—subject to limits imposed by US laws and regulations—directly to Westminster. Your bank of choice should be able to complete this process for you. Please complete this form to notify Westminster of your intent and to receive wire transfer instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Bibiano at (404) 609-6384 or email Advancement Services at advservices@westminster.net.
Gifts from an IRA
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is an otherwise taxable distribution from an IRA owned by an individual who is age 70½ or older, paid directly from the IRA to a qualified charity. QCDs from an IRA are a popular asset to use when making a gift to Westminster—they enable you to fulfill required minimum distributions and realize important tax benefits while supporting the Westminster experience.
Prior to making a gift from an IRA, please complete this form to notify Westminster of your intent so that we can ensure your gift is processed accordingly. If you or your financial advisor have any questions, please contact Katie Laney at katielaney@westminster.net or at 404-609-6234.
Gift Planning and Bequests
The Cornerstone Society was established to honor and recognize friends who have included The Westminster Schools in their estate plans. Planned gifts and bequests allow you to support Westminster while realizing financial and tax benefits for you and your family. Please visit our planned giving website to explore myriad ways to apply your gift.
Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program
Interested in redirecting your state income tax liability to support Westminster's financial aid program? Please visit the Georgia Private School Tax Credit page for more information about our partnership with Georgia GOAL.
Helpful Information
- Contact
- Giving Guidelines
- Federal Tax ID Number: 58-0566206
We are here to help!
If you have questions about the type of contribution you are interested in making to Westminster, please call the Office for Institutional Advancement at 404-609-6275. Our team is happy to speak with you about the many ways you can make a difference in the lives of Westminster students.
Westminster accepts charitable gifts in accordance with the Gift Policies and Guidelines approved by the Board of Trustees.