A Guide To Giving
Gifts to Jarvis Christian College are an investment in the future of the men and women who study here. Many individuals have generously invested in the future of Jarvis and the advancement of our legacy. Below are some ways you can make your gift to Jarvis Christian College.

For more information on any of the many methods of giving to Jarvis Christian College, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement (William Smialek via e-mail at William_Smialek@jarvis.edu or at 903-769-5755).

Checks and Credit Cards
Checks are the most common form of gifts. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards may also be used to make gifts to the College.

Matching Gifts
If you or your spouse work for a company that matches gifts to colleges and universities, your gift to Jarvis Christian College can be doubled or tripled. Many subsidiaries of parent companies are also eligible. Retired employees often qualify as well. Simply obtain a matching gift form from your personnel office, follow the instructions for initiating the match, and send the completed form with your gift.

Gifts-in-Kind
Contributions of goods or services are Gifts-in-Kind. The donor receives credit for the fair market value of the gift. In-kind gifts must be approved by the College before transfer.

Appreciated Stock/Securities
Appreciated stocks and securities make excellent gifts. When such assets have appreciated significantly, the capital gains tax is avoided by gifting. The current value is the tax-deductible value of the gift.

How is the value of the gift determined?
The average of the high and low price for the asset on the day of the transfer determines the value of the gift.

When is the gift effective?
Security gifts are effective on the day a stock certificate is delivered or mailed to the College, or the day it is transferred electronically.

Planned or Deferred Gifts
There are a number of vehicles available to donors who would like to make more significant gift(s) by using deferred means. Details about each vehicle are available by contacting the Office of Institutional Advancement (William Smialek via e-mail at William_Smialek@jarvis.edu or at 903-769-5755).

Such vehicles include:
A. Including Jarvis Christian College in your will
B. Charitable Remainder Unitrusts or Annuity Trusts
C. Charitable Lead Trusts
D. Gift Annuities
E. Life Insurance
F. A personal residence or family farm, retaining a lifetime interest

Including Jarvis Christian College in Your Will
Estate gifts are the ultimate expression of commitment and dedication to Jarvis
Christian College. If you have already included Jarvis Christian College in your
will or are contemplating your estate plans please contact William Smialek via e-mail at William_Smialek@jarvis.edu or at 903-769-5755.

Gift Annuities
The charitable gift annuity has been used by many individuals who wish to make
meaningful contributions to the College, and provide for their future financial
well-being. A gift annuity makes it possible to give to Jarvis Christian College
and, in exchange, you and/or someone else you designate will receive a guaranteed
income for life. Jarvis Christian College can arrange for annuity payments to be
directly deposited to your checking or savings account.

Endowed Funds
Some individuals choose to honor family or friends, or support College programs by establishing endowed funds for student scholarships or other purposes. The income from these invested funds provides annual support for the designated program. An endowed fund may be created at any level. The Trustees have set $5,000 as the minimum for a named scholarship endowment. Minimums have also been established for endowed lectureships and chairs.

Capital Funds
At various times the College conducts special campaigns for capital gifts. These funds are used for new construction, major renovations, equipment and other capital improvements to campus. Gifts designated for capital purposes may be made at anytime, even when a campaign is not in progress.

For more information on all modes of giving, contact William Smialek via e-mail at William_Smialek@jarvis.edu or at 903-769-5755.