Ways to Give
Photo caption: Alumni parents Dr. Harry Bigham and Anne Savarese helped clean up the horse trailer that had been on campus since the closure of Barrie's Equestrian Program in 2020. Daughter Julie '09 found a buyer for the trailer. She and her sister Grace '11 were both active in the program, and Julie went on to compete side-saddle on a national level.
Ways to Give
Like many independent schools, Barrie relies on both tuition and philanthropic support to fund our annual operations. This partnership allows families and supporters to contribute in meaningful ways that directly benefit our students and families. Thanks to the generosity of parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends, Barrie is able to offer the kind of engaging, personalized education that sets our school apart.
There are many ways you can make an impact—from annual gifts to volunteering, capital projects, matching gifts, or legacy planning. Explore the options listed on this page, and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
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Giving Levels
| Leadership Circles | |
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| Visionary Circle $50,000+ |
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Sustainers Circle |
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| 1932 Founders Circle $10,000-$24,999 |
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Head of School Circle |
| Builders Circles | |
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| Capstone Circle $2000-$4,999 |
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Bridge Circle |
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Cornerstone Circle |
Gift Comparison Chart
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with various gift options and then compare gift options and/or calculate how these gifts could work for you using this chart. And of course, please consult your tax advisor, accountant and attorney to discuss your individual circumstances.
| If You Would Like to... | Then Consider... | How You May Benefit... |
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An outright gift of cash | Deduct 100% of the gift value for federal income tax purposes |
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A gift of appreciated stock | Provide support to Barrie School while decreasing the out-of-pocket cost to you by avoiding capital gain tax |
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A gift of closely held business stock |
Receive an income tax deduction and avoid capital gain tax |
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A charitable bequest | Reduce state and death taxes and retain control over your assets during your lifetime |
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Naming Barrie School as a beneficiary of your retirement plan benefits | Avoid estate tax on retirement plan assets while making other property available to pass to your heirs |
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A charitable remainder unitrust | Receive a variable income stream and an immediate income tax deduction |
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A charitable remainder annuity trust | Receive a fixed income stream and an immediate income tax deduction and avoid capital gain tax |
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A nongrantor charitable lead trust | Freeze value of assets contributed for gift and estate tax purposes and avoid estate tax on future appreciation |