How to give to Westminster

Cash and Designated Gifts

Westminster willingly receives gifts in cash or check at any time. All gifts which are not designated to a particular fund, campaign, or special project are used for regular operating expenses. Gifts designated to an established fund, campaign, or special project are used as the donor has designated.

Matching Gifts

Your employer may be one of the more than 1,000 companies that have matching gift programs. Matching gifts can often double your personal contribution. This year Westminster Christian School hopes to increase the number of matching gifts received. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, contact the human resources or personnel department. When you make your gift to Westminster, complete the form your employer will provide and enclose it with your gift. We do the rest.

Pledges

Many donors find it easier to pledge a gift in several installments throughout the life of the campaign (final pledge amounts for a given fiscal year are due by July 31). This provides a way to give a larger gift than you might otherwise be able to give with a single cash gift. To give monthly, quarterly or on some other schedule, please indicate your wish on a pledge card.

Gifts of Stock

You may find it more convenient and financially advantageous to make a gift of appreciated securities, which will eliminate capital gains taxes to you. For additional information, please contact your broker, tax accountant, financial advisor, or our Development Office at 847.695.0310.

Gifts from Estate Plans

Westminster Christian School would be grateful if you would also consider a gift to the school through a bequest in your will or trust.  Please contact your financial advisor regarding how estate planning benefits can be maximized for your continued enjoyment today as well as continuing blessings for this ministry in years to come.

ALL gifts of cash, stock, or property may be designated to:

Westminster Christian School

2700 West Highland Ave.

Elgin, IL 60123