Ways to Give

Gifts of Cash

The easiest way to make a gift to Maryville College is to write a check payable to "Maryville College," or make a secure online gift by credit card, or call (865) 981-8196 to make your gift over the telephone.  Make your gift today!

Maryville College
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804

Matching Gifts

You can double the impact of your gift by utilizing your company’s matching gift program.  If your employer has a matching gift program, you can obtain a matching gift form from your human resources or personnel department.  After completing the form, please mail it to the MC Advancement Office at the address above.  If you need assistance, please contact Eric Bellah at (865) 981-8225 or eric.bellah@maryvillecollege.edu.

Gifts of Securities

Giving stocks and bonds that have increased in value and that you have owned for more than one year can provide even greater tax benefits than giving cash. Not only is the market value of the securities tax-deductible, but you also avoid paying the capital gains tax on the appreciation. Stock held in custody with a brokerage firm or bank trust department can be transferred directly from the custodian firm or bank to Maryville College's account at First Tennessee Bank.  View details on how to transfer securities to MC.

IRA Charitable Rollover

The new tax law signed by the President on December 17, 2010 retroactively extends the IRA charitable rollover from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011.  IRA charitable rollover gifts made in 2010 or January 2011 are eligible to be counted toward the 2010 tax year.  Here is a brief guide to making an IRA charitable rollover gift:

1.  You must be at least 70 1/2 years old.

2.  You can give up to $100,000 per year.

3.  The transfer must be made directly from the custodian of the IRA to Maryville College. (You can't withdraw the money from your IRA and then give it to Maryville College.)

4.  IRA charitable rollover gifts count towards your required minimum distribution for the year.

5.  You don't have to report the IRA charitable rollover as income, so you don’t have to pay taxes on it.  (However, you don't get a charitable deduction for your gift).

Please feel free to contact Brandon Bruce at (865) 981-8191 or brandon.bruce@maryvillecollege.edu if you would like to make an IRA charitable rollover gift or if you have any questions or need additional information.

Gifts of Real Estate

A gift of real estate to Maryville College provides a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the gift - up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income if you have held the property for more than six months - with the usual five-year carryover.

Gifts of Personal Property

Donations of artwork, books, equipment, collections, antiques, and other personal property may be given to Maryville College. Before making a gift of personal property, please consult with Maryville College to confirm that your gift can be used according to your wishes while also supporting the mission of the College.

Bequests

Naming Maryville College as a beneficiary in your estate plan is a simple and lasting way to acknowledge the College's role in your life.  Learn more and view sample bequest language.

Gifts of Life Insurance

Life insurance can be an attractive way to make a substantial deferred gift to Maryville College. You may choose to donate a paid-up policy that is no longer needed.  Or you may create a new policy with MC as owner and beneficiary, in which case the charitable deduction is for the policy's cash surrender value or net premium paid on the policy, whichever is less. Or you may give a policy that is not fully paid up and take a deduction for the present value of the policy.  Any subsequent premium payments will be fully deductible as charitable contributions.

Gifts with Life Income

Gifts that return income to the donor are excellent vehicles for retirement and overall financial planning. Learn more about charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift annuities.

Payroll Deduction for Maryville College Employees

If you are currently employed by Maryville College and wish to contribute via payroll deduction, please contact the Human Resources department at (865) 981-8308 or visit the HR office in Fayerweather.

You can double the impact of your gift by utilizing your company’s matching gift program.  If your employer has a matching gift program, you can obtain a matching gift form from your human resource or personnel department.  After completing the form, you simply mail it to the Advancement Office at the address above.  If you need assistance please contact Eric Bellah at (865) 981-8225 or eric.bellah@maryvillecollege.edu.