How can you support the St. James Foundation?

You can ensure the continuation of our mission in many ways: your gift or pledge to the fund; your gifts in memory or in honor of friends and family; or your thoughtfully planned bequest. All contributions support our goal to build a strong endowment for the future. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Some types of gifts for you to consider include: 

CASH GIFTS

The simplest and most convenient way to support the fund is through cash gifts, usually made by check or credit card (also see “To give online”).

SECURITIES OR REAL ESTATE

Gifts of appreciated securities and real property may provide important tax advantages to donors who have held assets for more than one year. The full fair market value of such gifts may be deductible as a charitable contribution. In the case of restricted or closely held stock, real estate or other unusual assets, the proposed gift may require an appraisal, a review by NCCF counsel and approval of the NCCF Board of Directors.

WILLS OR BEQUESTS

There are many ways to remember the St. James Foundation in a will. After providing for heirs, a donor can specify that some or all of the remaining assets be given to the St. James Foundation, thereby achieving a lasting purpose and reducing the taxable portion of an estate. 

LIFE INSURANCE

The St. James Foundation may be named as the owner and beneficiary of a previously existing or new life insurance policy. The donor receives an immediate tax deduction, which is generally equal to the policy’s cash surrender value. The donor may make ongoing tax-deductible gifts to ensure continuation of premium payments.

RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS

Qualified Charitable Distributions from your retirement account cannot be made directly to our Foundation, which is a Donor Advised Fund. However, since the fund was created by the Service Club, which is a 501(c)(3), you may make a contribution to the Service Club from your retirement fund and earmark it for the Foundation. The donation will then be transfered from the Service Club to the Foundation. The donor may name the St. James Foundation as the designated beneficiary of retirement account assets upon his/her death or the death of family beneficiaries.

CHARITABLE TRUSTS

A donor may wish to make a contribution to the fund but also receive an income interest. Certain charitable trusts may deliver important advantages in financial and estate planning and also enable charitable gifts to the fund. The NCCF will work with donors and their chosen trustees as the charitable lead beneficiary or remainderman of the trust.

To give online

There are several ways to give online. Please visit nccommunityfoundation.org and select the Give Now button at the top of any page. On that page, please designate the “St. James Foundation.” You can click on the Donate Now button below or you can scan the QR shown below to make a donation from a mobile device.

To Mail a Donation:

Make check payable to the St. James Foundation and mail to:

NC Community Foundation, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460, Raleigh, NC  27612