Thank you for considering making a gift to GFA. Every donation truly makes a difference and we are very grateful for your generosity. We offer a number of ways in which you can support our faculty and students. If your company offers matching gifts, be sure to inquire about support for GFA through your company's program.
Cash and Wire Transfers
Many gifts made to GFA come in the form of cash.
Checks should be made payable to "Greens Farms Academy" and sent to: Office of Advancement, 35 Beachside Avenue, PO Box 998, Greens Farms, CT 06838.
To make a secure gift online with your credit card, please click here. For information on wire transfers, please contact Sara Glidden.
Pledges
A pledge, which can be structured over 2-5 years, may allow you to contribute more significantly than might otherwise be possible, while extending tax advantages over a period of several years. For example, rather than giving GFA $10,000 this year, you might consider making a pledge to give $50,000 over 5 years. Please contact Mandy Argenio, Director of Advancement, at (203) 256-7527 for information on making a multi-year pledge.
Stock
A gift of appreciated securities that you have held for more than one year is frequently the most tax-effective way to give. Please contact Sara Glidden to notify us of any stock transfers you wish to make. Our transfer instructions are:
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC: DTC #0025
For Credit Greens Farms Academy: 28929131
Agent Bank #12204
Contact: Jim Fantozzi
Telephone (212) 214-8769
Planned Gifts
Planned gifts, such as bequests, life insurance policies or charitable remainder trusts are a perfect way to make a substantial gift to GFA. You receive the full tax benefits for the contribution, and eventually your gift will benefit GFA. Please click here for more information on planned giving. Please contact Susan Ball at (203) 256-7539 for more information on planned giving.
Real Estate and Real Property
A gift of real estate or real property can entitle you to a federal income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the property. You will need to substantiate this value with an independent appraisal. You may take this deduction for up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income. You may carry over any excess over that amount for up to five additional years. Please contact Christy Ball at (203) 256-7552 for more information on donating real estate or real property to GFA.