How to Make a Gift

HOW TO MAKE A GIFT

Supporting Shipley is easy—and every gift makes a difference. Whether you give online, by mail, or through a multi-year commitment, your generosity strengthens the people and programs that make our School extraordinary. Explore some of the ways that you can give to Shipley below.

Make a Gift to Shipley

 

Online or Credit Card
Make a one-time or recurring gift quickly and securely online using credit card, Venmo, or PayPal.

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Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your impact. Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees.

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Checks

Make checks payable to The Shipley School.

Address:
The Shipley School
Development Office
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Gifts of Stock

Transfer appreciated securities to support Shipley while potentially receiving favorable tax benefits: income taxes could be reduced, and capital gains taxes avoided. The value of your gift for tax purposes is the mean value of the securities on the date that the shares leave your brokerage account. Our team can provide easy step-by-step instructions.

Before transferring stock to Shipley:

  1. Notify Shipley’s Development Office

    annualgiving@shipleyschool.org `
    610-525-4544

    Provide the following information:
    1) Donor Name
    2) Name and quantity of securities being transferred
     
  2. Share the following information with your broker:

    Shipley's Broker:
    Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC
    Robert M. Asklar, CFP, Vice President
    Email: RAsklar@millcreekcap.com
    National Financial Services, LLC

    DTC Number: 0226
    Account Number: BPV-000113
    Tax ID #: 23-1352677
    Account Name: The Shipley School PIAE
Wire Transfers

Please notify Shipley's Development Office of your intent to transfer funds, and someone will share instructions:

610.525.4544 
annualgiving@shipleyschool.org

Tribute Gifts
Honor or remember a teacher, coach, classmate, or loved one with a gift in their name. Your tribute will be acknowledged in Shipley’s Report of Gifts.
Multi-Year Pledges
Spread your giving over time with a three- to five-year pledge, making it easier to sustain Shipley’s priorities while managing your philanthropic goals.