Ways to Give

The Putney School has centered creativity, curiosity, and joyful learning for generations of students since 1935. Every gift, of every size, makes a difference, and we are thankful to the generous, engaged people in our community whose philanthropy ensures Putney’s excellence and innovation, and opens our doors to as many students as possible.

Gift planning allows forward-thinking donors to align their charitable and estate goals, and here we explore your many different options. We encourage you to consider this essential way to support Putney, to believe in its future and commit to its success.

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Gift Planning

Bequests are a powerful way to give, and are vital to our vision. We invite you to join our Legacy Circle.

If you have already included Putney in your will or estate plan, please let us know by completing this gift intent form.

Donate Stock

Stock donations allow you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Using the portal below allows Putney to track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get applicable tax savings. If you prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link below to notify us.

Make a stock gift

Qualified Charitable Distribution (IRA Rollover)

Qualified charitable distributions allow you to transfer funds directly from your IRA to Putney, without having to pay taxes on withdrawals. Available for people age 70 1/2 and older. Use the link below to give from your IRA.

Donate via QCD

Donor-Advised Funds

If you use a donor-advised fund (DAF) to distribute your charitable contributions, this online tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend Putney as the recipient of your gift, and notifies us of your intention. (Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you!)

Donate through your DAF

Real Estate or Property

Gifts of real estate, art, musical instruments, equipment, furnishings, or other tangible property may make wonderful and useful gifts to Putney. Some types of gifts provide valuable tax benefits to the donor.

If you would like to donate real estate or personal property, contact Marilyn Shriver, Director of Development.

Cryptocurrency

Putney now accepts donations of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies/ This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.

Donate Cryptocurrency

Your gift allows us to enroll students with wide-ranging backgrounds. 

It provides for programs that support students with different learning styles. Your support helps attract and retain the brightest progressive educators from around the globe. On behalf of current and future members of The Putney School community (and all whose lives will be enriched by your generosity), many thanks for considering a gift to Putney.

Your support makes the
Putney experience work!

Here . . .

The arts, music, and theater are celebrated and shared.

Both individuality and community are prized.

Mistakes are made, and learned from.

Students come from over 20 different countries and can study and travel abroad for a trimester.

We are happy to hear from you, answer any questions, or help you make a gift. Email Assistant Director of Development Carlotta CuerdonDirector of Development Marilyn Shriver, or call 802-387-6272. Putney’s EIN is 03-0179305.

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