Support Whittier
Outright Gifts
An Outright Gift is a gift transferred immediately from the donor to Whittier College and provides direct financial support to an area of greatest need. These gifts are most often made in the form of cash or securities, but may also include gifts in kind or real estate.
Cash
For all concerned, an Outright Gift of cash is certainly the simplest method of giving. It is not subject to gift or estate taxes, and you can deduct the gift amount on your federal income tax return, approximately up to 50% of your adjusted gross income. Should the gift total exceed the gift ceiling for one year, you can carry over the remaining deduction to succeeding tax years until it's exhausted, or for up to five years, whichever comes first. So with careful planning, nearly every outright gift to Whittier College can be fully deducted.
Checks should be made payable to Whittier College and sent to:
Office of Advancement
Whittier College
13406 E. Philadelphia Street
P.O. Box 634
Whittier, CA 90608-0634
Credit Card
A fast and convenient method for giving, we accept gifts via credit card through a secure online service or by calling the Office of Advancement at (562) 907-4219. Your gift will start to make a difference immediately for the talented students and leading faculty at Whittier.
Appreciated Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities offer special tax benefits including elimination of capital gains tax on the appreciated portion of stock gifts.
