Supporting the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture
Supporting the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture
Supporting the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture
Supporting the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture
Supporting the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture
Ways to Give
Explore the many ways your support can strengthen agricultural education, today and for generations to come.
Cash & Online Gifts
Cash gifts—including online donations and checks—provide flexible support for scholarships, programs, and priority needs at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture. These gifts may be directed to a specific purpose or used where support is needed most.
Donor-Advised Fund Gifts
Donors may recommend grants to the John de la Howe School Foundation through a donor-advised fund. This option offers flexibility while supporting the Foundation’s mission.
Endowed Gifts
Endowed gifts provide permanent support by investing the principal and using annual earnings to fund scholarships, programs, and initiatives. This approach creates long-term impact while preserving resources for future generations.
Gifts of Stock & Investments
Gifts of appreciated securities or other investments may offer tax advantages while supporting agricultural education. These gifts can be directed toward current needs or long-term funds.
Planned & Estate Gifts
Planned gifts are future-oriented contributions made through a will, trust, or beneficiary designation. These gifts often establish or support endowments and reflect a donor’s long-term commitment to agricultural education.
Corporate & Matching Gifts
Corporate contributions and employer matching gift programs increase the impact of individual giving. Many companies offer matching programs that can significantly enhance a donor’s support.
Additional Ways to Give
Specialized and flexible giving options
Honorary & Memorial Gifts
Honorary and memorial gifts allow donors to celebrate or remember someone meaningful while supporting students and programs. These gifts create lasting tributes connected to education, opportunity, and stewardship.
Real Estate & Property Gifts
Gifts of real estate or other property provide an alternative way to support the Foundation’s mission. These contributions may be used to support immediate needs or establish long-term funding.
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Gifts
Eligible donors may direct required minimum distributions from an IRA to the Foundation as a tax-efficient way to support scholarships and programs.
A Conversation About Giving
Stacie Smith, Executive Director
Giving is personal, and every donor’s goals are different. The John de la Howe Foundation team is available to serve as a trusted resource for individuals seeking to learn more about the many ways to support agricultural education.
A brief conversation can help clarify giving options, explain how different types of gifts work, and explore what may be the best fit, whether now or in the future. There is no obligation or expectation, just an opportunity to ask questions and learn more.
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