Ways to Give

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• Q. CASH GIFTS

  St. Thomas graciously accepts cash gifts, including checks and major credit cards: VISA, American Express, and MasterCard.
  
  

  Make checks payable to St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School and send them to:

  St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School

  c/o Office of Advancement

  5692 North Kendall Drive

  Coral Gables, Florida 33156

• Q. DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

  Please keep in mind that St. Thomas accepts gifts from donor-advised funds (DAF). If you have a DAF, please consider recommending to your financial advisor that they support St. Thomas. 
  
  If you would like more information don't hesitate to get in touch with Quentin M. Derryberry, III via email at qderryberry@stepsmia.org or by calling (786) 268-3496

• Q. PLEDGE

  Donors can choose to make a promised gift in the future instead of making the donation right away. Pledges are due by June 30th, 2024, the end of the fiscal year for St. Thomas.
  
  In order to make a pledge, please indicate on a paper pledge card and return it to the Office of Advancement or pledge online.  To pledge online, please select Bill me later and submit using the “Make my Pledge” button.

• Q. GIVE ONLINE

  Donors may choose to make credit card gifts or schedule monthly installments though our secure donation forms. To give online, click MAKE A GIFT TODAY.

• Q. ACH

  Families at St. Thomas can choose to make their gifts through our ACH system which is used to pay tuition. The benefit of using this method is that there is no added credit card processing fee. 

• Q. MATCHING GIFTS

  Many corporations offer their employees the opportunity to double or triple their donations as part of their benefits packages. To see if your gift qualifies for a match, please visit the Matching Gifts page and/or contact your company’s human resources department.

• Q. APPRECIATED STOCK

  Gifts of stock are advantageous as the donor may deduct the full market value on the date of the gift, and avoid capital gains tax.
  
  If you would like to make a gift of stock or for more information please contact Quentin M. Derryberry, III via email at qderryberry@stepsmia.org or by calling (786) 268-3496

• Q. BEQUESTS AND PLANNED GIFTS

  A bequest is an easy way to leave your family legacy and open doors for St.Thomas Episcopal Parish School students. Here’s how:

  
  

  • Name St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School or St. Thomas Episcopal Church in your will or revocable trust.
  • Designate St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School or St. Thomas Episcopal Church as complete, partial, or contingent beneficiary of your retirement account (IRA, 410(k), 403(b)
  • Designate St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School or St. Thomas Episcopal Church as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy

  
  

  With the right planned gift to St. Thomas, you can protect yourself and your loved ones while taking advantage of tax and income benefits.

  
  If you are interested in making a bequest or another long-term gift to St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School or Church, please get in touch with Quentin M. Derryberry III at (786) 268-3496 or qderryberry@stepsmia.org.