Ways to Give

The Student Enrichment Fund (SEF) is an annual effort to help enhance the educational experience of each student.  Each year this fund is able to provide equipment, supplies, curriculum, and other opportunities. Each dollar received goes to support specific program needs, such as; athletics, arts, music, and the implementation of new curriculum.  While a donor may designate their gift for a specific purpose, unrestricted gifts allow the school to use them where they are most needed. Each year we seek 100% participation from our parents, board members, faculty, staff, and friends of Farragut.

As of 2011-12, 100% of Alumni Gifts will be directed to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, unless otherwise specified by the donor.
Click here to see the different types of funds within the Foundation.

The Foundation was created in 1997 and has acted as the schools seperate 501(c)(3) endowment. These funds are a permanent investment in the future of Farragut as a commitment to furthering the mission for future generations while providing immediate support through the Foundation’s annual distribution. Endowed funds are invested, rather than used as cash for immediate needs. The earnings from the endowment are distributed to support financial aid programs, academic or athletic programs, boarding programs, and facilities.

Often a donor finds that they can make an in-kind gift to Farragut of goods, services or equipment.  If you'd like to give an in-kind gift, please contact the Alumni and Development Office first to confirm the nature of the gift and its intended use.

In return for in-kind gifts, Farragut will provide confirmation of receipt of such gifts. It is the responsibility of the donor to indicate the value of such contributions.

Matching Gifts, also known as a matching fund or matching donation is a charitable gift made toward a non-profit organization by a matching donor (e.g., an employer) under the provision that an original donor (e.g., an employee) first makes a gift toward that organization.

These donations will be soft-credited to that donor for the purpose that they choose. Guidelines for such gifts vary from company to company. Specific questions regarding matching gifts should be directed to the donor's employer Human Resource office.

Gifts of Securities provide a significant savings for the donor by avoiding capital gains taxes, while offering a good degree of tax deductibility. If you are interested in making a gift of appreciated stocks or bonds or gifting real property (real estate, a boat, a car or other tangible assets) please contact the Alumni and Development Office for further directions for this type of transaction.

Making a gift to our Athletic Department allows the school to continously improve and expand athletic opportunities for our students. Each year, our Athletic Department has the need to replace uniforms, equipment, or expand our sports offerings.

In 2012 Farragut launched a Lacrosse Program that was funded nearly 50% by athletic donations from families and alumni.

Discover the Benefits of Giving Wisely

Did you know there are creative ways to support Admiral Farragut Academy? Ways in which Farragut, you and your loved ones all benefit at the same time? Such giving techniques are called "planned gifts," because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and Farragut. For example:

• You can make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime.
• You can give stock and realize larger tax savings.
• You can donate your house, continue to live there, and get a tax break all at the same time.

Where to Begin?

• Identify Your Goals
• Discover Gifts Anyone Can Afford
• Explore Gifts That Protect Assets

The Heritage Society is a society of estate gifts. Heritage Society membership indicates that Admiral Farragut Academy and/or the Foundation is included in the estate giving plans of a donor. Some will give through a simple will bequest, transfer the ownership of life insurance, or elect to use one of the many options available through various trust arrangements. The method of giving is not as important as the decision to give.

Our ability to continue to affect and impact each future generation is dependent upon the direct involvement of those who understand and value the Farragut Experience.