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“Volunteering at the Strokes of Genius Golf Tourney is not only fun, it makes me feel like I’m doing my part to support the Foundation’s tremendous work on behalf of our kids.”
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Everyone can help the children of El Segundo through the Educational Foundation, and we try to make it easy for you! You can:
There are several other ways for citizens and area businesses to strengthen El Segundo schools with charitable support, including:
Cash
Gifts of cash (currency, check, or money order) are the most popular and simple forms of giving. Individual donors enjoy a charitable income tax deduction that actually reduces the cost of the gift. Make checks out to “El Segundo Educational Foundation” and send to:
El Segundo Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 591
El Segundo, CA 90245
Link Your Kinecta Federal Credit Union Account
Members of the Kinecta Federal Credit Union can support the ESEF by participating in the Kinecta Non-Profit Fundraiser Program. Kinecta will make an annual contribution to the ESEF based on the number of qualifying accounts linked to the ESEF. Contact Melissa Sugino today at 310-643-2504 or msugino@kinecta.org and link your account to the ESEF and help us raise more for the kids.
Matching Gifts
Many businesses and corporations match charitable gifts,
allowing you to double or even triple your gift to the
El Segundo Educational Foundation. Most companies require
a special form to be completed, while others have automated
programs requiring a phone call. Browse our Matching
Gift List [PDF] to see if your company has matching
a gift to the ESEF in the past. If not, please contact
your human resources office for information about your
company’s program.
Appreciated Stock
By donating marketable securities that have increased in value, donors receive a charitable income tax deduction for the market value of the stock donated to the El Segundo Educational Foundation AND avoid capital gains taxes.
Estate Gifts
Remembering the El Segundo Educational Foundation in your will or living trust is an excellent opportunity to minimize estate taxes and enhance the quality of education in El Segundo. Supporters can also name the El Segundo Educational Foundation as a beneficiary to a charitable trust or life insurance policy. These future donations will help ensure the Educational Foundation’s ability to continue to fulfill its mission.
To make a gift of stock or to include the El Segundo Educational Foundation in your estate plan, please contact:
Tony Smercina
3510 Vineyard Hill Drive
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 377-4059 office
(248) 464-2003 mobile
tony@charitablepartners.com
Volunteer
To volunteer with the El Segundo Educational Foundation please e-mail us your name and contact information along with a short description of how you’d like to volunteer.
Become a member of the Superintendent’s Roundtable
The Superintendent’s Roundtable is a special group
of committed individuals and small business owners who
contribute $1,000 annually to the Foundation. This year,
a Platinum Roundtable giving level was added for those
who donate $2,000 or more to the Foundation. There are
special benefits to being a Roundtable member. Click
here to learn more.
Become a Corporate Partner
Since 2000, local businesses and corporations have contributed
close to $1 million to the El Segundo Educational Foundation.
In the 2005-2006 school year alone, corporate donations
totaled $229,000! With Corporate Partner giving levels
starting at only $1,000 your business or corporation
can join this prestigious group of donors. To learn
more about becoming a Corporate Partner click here.
