Mary Star of the Sea High School - San Pedro, CA

	Mary Star of the Sea High School *How to Give* *to the* *New School Building Fund* *"Meet The Challenge 2008!"*

	On-line Giving Form
	Cash Most Donors find that a personal check is the easiest way to make a gift. These donations are fully tax-deductible and have an immediate impact upon the program for which the funds are allocated. Please make checks payable to Mary Star of the Sea High School. Mailing Address: 2500 N. Taper Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731 ATTN: Office of Development/Campaign

	Credit Card Donors may also contribute through a credit card gift. These gifts can be through accessing our on-line secured PAYPAL account, located on the website home page. Pledge Pledge Gifts are encouraged for the "Meet The Challenge" Campaign and the Annual Development Fund. "Meet the Challenge" pledges are payable to Mary Star before June 30, 2010. Annual Development Fund pledges, payable over 3-, 5-, or 10-years, can be used to increase the size of a gift, spread out contributions, and assist the school in planning for the future. Pledges must be made in writing. Contact the Campaign/Development Office at (310) 833-3861.


	Electronic Transfer An increasingly popular way to give is through electronic means. It is a simple and convenient way to make monthly or quarterly payments on a pledge gift. The transfer is set up through a credit card or a checking account, and is very similar to direct deposit. You may use our PayPal option, located on our home page or call the Office of Development/Campaign at (310) 833-3861 for further details.


	Matching Gifts Double your gift! Many employers offer a matching gift program to encourage employee support of nonprofit organizations. Specific details about your matching gift program can be obtained through the Office of Development/Campaign at (310) 833-3861 or the human resource office at your work place.
	Stock or Other Securities Some donors have stocks that have appreciated over time and would rather donate these over cash to the school. These gifts are unique in that the donor can take a federal tax deduction for the full, fair market value of the stock, regardless of how much the donor paid for the stock. No capital gains taxes apply. For more information, please call the Office of Development/Campaign at (310) 833-3861.

	Planned Gifts A number of planned gift vehicles exist for donors to make gifts to a charity over time. Some of these include gifts of life insurance, bequests,remainder trusts and other annuities. Many unique and beneficial tax advantages can be gained through these gifts. Please contact the Cruz Saavedra,ESQ. Director of Finances at Office of Development/Campaign at (310) 833-3861.