The BLSA Annual Fund

The generosity of BLS alumni, parents and friends makes all the difference each year, providing invaluable support for the school’s most important priorities as well as activities that reaffirm the lifelong connection of our alumni. If you would like to give a gift to BLS and BLSA click the "Make a Gift" button at the right.

Benefits of the Annual Fund

The BLSA Annual Fund consists of unrestricted contributions that are used within the fiscal year in which they are given. Unrestricted gifts through the Annual Fund are not earmarked for a specific purpose. For example, in FY07 money raised by the fund supported a visiting artists series where professional performers met with aspiring student musicians, freshman and junior varsity athletics, new equipment for a science lab, student publications and a part-time social worker and consulting psychologist to help students who need wellness intervention to enhance their personal potential and academic success. Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund also help the Association support traditional alumni programming (such as the annual Alumni Dinner and Reunion Weekend), regional events, networking programs and other activities designed to bring alumni closer to each other and to the school.

Advantages to Year-End Giving

The end of the calendar year can be a good time to review important financial matters, including the possibility of making a gift to the Boston Latin School Association. Carefully considering how much and when to give can help increase the impact of your gift while also helping to meet your personal priorities.

Federal tax laws, and those of many states, allow you to save taxes on gifts you make to BLSA. The most common way to give is by check or you can use your credit card by selecting the "Make a Gift Online" button above.

Giving securities that have increased in value can result in even greater tax savings. Not only are such gifts generally deductible from income tax at full value if owned for more than one year, they also enable you to bypass capital gains taxes that would have been due on the appreciated value.

When making a gift of securities, check with your financial advisor to ensure that your gift is completed properly and in a timely manner. The BLSA will be happy to assist in this process. Please call the Association at (617) 450-0004 ext. 20 and we can provide additional details about making your gift.

Provide Yourself Income While Supporting BLSA - Charitable Gift Annuities

Creating a Charitable Gift Annuity may be an excellent way for you to achieve your goals, both for you personally and for the Boston Latin School Association. A Charitable Gift Annuity is a simple contract between you and the BLSA. By giving BLSA a gift of cash, securities or other assets, BLSA agrees to pay you and/or your other beneficiaries an income for life based on your age.

In most cases, a portion of this income is tax-free. Additionally, you will benefit from income tax deductions, reduce your capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated property and your estate may enjoy reduced probate costs and estate taxes. At the same time, you provide generous support to the BLSA and Boston Latin School.

We would be happy to talk with you more about a Charitable Gift Annuity and other ways you can support the BLSA and Alma Mater. Please call the Association at (617) 450-0004 ext. 20 and we can provide additional details about making your gift.