Supporting Morasha Jewish Day School

"How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank

Supporting Morasha’s educational programs is supporting the Jewish Community. Morasha Jewish Day School immerses children in a dynamic educational learning environment where they are challenged academically and taught guiding Jewish ethics and values, so they can “Learn More. Do More. Be More.”

The generosity of our parents, grandparents, students, alumni, community members and local businesses is vital to the support of Morasha’s highly commended educational program. Sustaining belief in Morasha and its mission compels hundreds of friends to come forward and generously contribute to Morasha in any number of ways:

The Annual Giving Fund - The cornerstone of Morasha’s fundraising efforts, it provides nearly 30 percent of the overall annual operating budget. It supports the education of every student everyday.

Capital Giving - A five million dollar campaign to build Phase I of a permanent campus facility at Morasha’s home in Rancho Santa Margarita. The 13,000 square foot project includes construction of nine new classrooms, a multi-purpose room, offices and a small kitchen.

Restricted Giving - Gifts supporting specific programmatic needs. An example of this type of drive is support for Morasha’s art program, the new, state of the art, technology program or Morasha’s unique Artist in Residence Project.

Planned Giving - Gifts supporting specific programmatic needs. An example of this type of drive is support for Morasha’s art program, the new, state of the art, technology program or Morasha’s unique Artist in Residence Project.

Gifts-in-Kind - Non-cash gifts that help support the mission of Morasha may be donated.

Cash: Write a check or use your VISA or Mastercard and receive a full tax deduction!

IRA Distribution: Through December 31, 2007, taxpayers age 701/2 and older are eligible to make distributions directly to qualifying chairitable organizations from their IRAs without including them as part of their adjusted gross income (AGI) and without paying taxes. Distributions of up to $100,000 in any one year can only be made from traditional IRAs.

Securities: Donate appreciated long term securities, avoid tax on appreciation and receive a tax deduction equal to the current market value of the stock.

Matching Gifts: Donors to the Annual Giving Fund can often double or triple the value of their gifts by submitting completed matching gift forms from their places of employment.

Bequests: Designate Morasha Jewish Day School as a beneficiary in your estate.

Life Insurance: Take out a policy for Morasha Jewish Day School or donate policies whose protection you no longer need. You receive an immediate tax deduction.

Charitable Residues: Leave the remaining assets in your will to Morasha Jewish Day School. This will reduce taxes otherwise payable by your estate.

Annuity Trusts: Pays a fixed amount of income during your lifetime with substantial tax deductions. Morasha Jewish Day School is the recipient of the remainder at the end of the trust.

Unitrust: Pays a per cent of the trust each year of your life. Morasha Jewish Day School is the recipient of the remainder at the end of the trust.

Charitable Lead Trust; Donate part of your estate to a trust now and the income goes into a fund you set up at the school. This reduces estate taxes.

Ask your accountant or attorney how you can maximize your tax benefits while ensuring the future for Morasha Jewish Day School. The school's Development Office and advisors are available to meet with you as well.