The above slogan was adopted in our Capital Campaign and will continue to be our pledge as we undertake future fundraising efforts. Columbia Academy has had a rich past that foremost has molded its students into respectable citizens. We look forward to a future of being a major influence in our students’ lives. Our donors share our commitment to make Columbia Academy a leading independent school.

Columbia Academy welcomes your financial support. The generosity of Columbia Academy families and friends make the Columbia Academy experience special.

CA is a 501(c)(3) institution so all gifts are tax deductible. You may make a gift of cash, check, or securities. Gifts of cash or a check should be sent to Columbia Academy, 1548 Hwy 98 East, Columbia, MS 39429. Checks should be made payable to Columbia Academy.

Beginning in 2009, the Annual Fund will be our major fundraising effort. The purpose of the Annual Fund will be to provide enhancements to our education offerings that tuition dollars cannot offer.

The Annual fund goal for 2009-2010 is $125,000.00. Our goal is 100% participation from the Board of Directors, faculty, and a significant increase in giving among our current parents, past parents, and alumni.

Outside of the Annual Fund, there are many ways to contribute to Columbia Academy. We appreciate all gifts. The following is a list of giving methods that are both traditional and innovative.

*STOCK- Gifts of long-term appreciated securities offer multiple tax savings for the donor.

*REAL ESTATE- A charitable gift of real estate can be particularly tax-advantageous.

*GIFTS-IN-KIND -A donor may contribute personal property such as computers, equipment, jewelry, art, boats, and motor vehicles. In general, you may receive a tax deduction for the fair market value of the item donated as determined by an appraisal.

*MATCHING GIFTS -Many corporations will match the charitable gifts made by their employees. Please inquire with your employer to see if gift matching is available.

*MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS -Remember all gifts may be made in memory or honor of a loved one. We will gladly send an acknowledgment card to whomever you request.

Giving cash may not always be the best way for you to make a gift to Columbia Academy. The list below briefly describes giving methods that may be more financially advantageous for you and your family.

In addition to outright bequests, a will can provide remainder trust, gift annuities, lead trusts and retained life estate plans. This is the most common form of gift giving other than cash.

This option allows the donor to save taxes twice through charitable deduction and the avoidance of capital gain tax.

Funded by appreciated stock, bonds, or real estate, the donor can save taxes twice, while providing dependable income for the lifetime of the donor and/or others through various trust vehicles.

You can make the school beneficiary or owner of the policy. This can be a gift with modest out-of-pocket cost, particularly attractive to younger donors, and those of any age who have paid-up policies which may no longer be needed for the original purpose.

You can make gifts of real estate, your home or farm, retaining the right to live in the property for the rest of the donor’s life through retained life estate.

You can make gifts of income, with the income-producing asset placed in a Charitable Lead Trust for a fixed time period, returning later to the donor or heirs.

You can make gifts paying a life income to the donor and/or others adding insurance to replace the asset value which would have passed to the heirs. The costs of premiums are often offset by tax savings and/or increased income from the gift plan.