Plan to Donate to The Landing School

Annual Fund | Dorade Society | Planned Giving | Olin Stephens Chair | Boat Donations

Make a charitable bequest to The Landing School

The Landing School is a nonprofit institution and, therefore, relies upon gifts and contributions to accomplish its mission of educating students for entry into the marine industry. While the school consistently operates on a balanced basis with program revenue and boat sales offsetting expenses, the needs for additional funding for program expansion, equipment needs and facility additions and upgrades are constantly present. As a result, The Landing School seeks funding through planned giving as well as capital fundraising for specific projects. Over time, planned giving can build an endowment for the school, providing a growing and dependable stream of revenue, year after year.


Planned giving, in essence, is a way for supporters to leave to the Landing School some of their assets after they no longer need them. Planned gifts are not just from the wealthy; rather, planned giving ienables anyone to become a major gift donor. Donors usually give through a bequest in a will or a beneficiary designation on an IRA or a life insurance policy. These gifts are easy for donors to arrange, and they are revocable so the donor does not have to worry about tying up assets that may be needed later in life.

Through your will, you determine to whom, how and when your property will be distributed. You designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the balance of your estate after other bequests have been fulfilled. You determine if your bequest is to be unrestricted which permits The Landing School to make the decision as to the best use of your bequest, or you may wish to restrict your bequest to a scholarship fund or a specific department or program. A charitable bequest can be tailored to almost any set of circumstances. It is important that you consult with your attorney or advisor in considering planned giving options.

In the process of estate planning, there are several options for a donor to provide ongoing support for The Landing School:

If you want to:

We suggest:

Control your assets throughout your life and have 100% deduction for estate tax purposes

Wills and bequests

Avoid capital gains tax on the sale of securities

Gift of stock

Ensure that your wishes are fulfilled in perpetuity and form long-term foundations for students,
faculty and institutional growth and development

Gift of endowment

Make a charitable bequest or gift your IRA income

Gift of an IRA

Avoid taxes on an insurance policy's surrender value and receive a tax deduction for the premiums
you pay

Gift of life insurance

In addition, there are several types of charitable trusts that provide donors with specific gift vehicles that address different needs. Please confer with your estate planning advisor or attorney to investigate these trusts.

Please call 207-985-7976 or email info@landingschool.edu to arrange for a donation to The Landing School.