Support

A Tax-Deductible Gift

Every dollar that you give helps strengthen Wake County schools, supporting teachers so they can set students up for success after graduation. It’s easier than ever to make an impact, click the button below to make a secure contribution.

Our Giving Circles

$1,000+

Public Education Champion

Individuals who donate $1,000 or more will become a Public Education Champion, our new annual giving circle for community members who care deeply about the future of Wake County’s schools. Members receive an exclusive program briefing with WakeEd’s President; invitations to student and teacher events and volunteer opportunities; and annual recognition.

$10,000+

Cornerstone Investors

Donors that make a $10,000 minimum contribution become Cornerstone Investors, an elite group of individuals and organizations that are making significant investments in our local public schools. Members receives exclusive benefits, including annual recognition on WakeEd’s website, community engagement opportunities, and exclusive invitations to programs and events.

For more information about these Giving Circles and other giving opportunities, contact Kristen Farrell, Director of Development, at (919) 821-0364 or kfarrell@wakeed.org.

Support in More than One Way

Mail-in Check

Make checks out to Wake Education Partnership. Please include your email address on the memo line and send to the following address:

Wake Education Partnership
1816 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604

corporate Matching

Many companies will match the gifts employees give to nonprofits. Click here or talk with your employer to find out if your company has a matching gift policy. We are happy to work with individuals and companies to accept these gifts.

Distributions

If you are over 70 ½, you are required to take distributions from an IRA. Instead of creating a taxable event for yourself, make the distribution a charitable gift using all or a portion of your mandatory withdrawal amount (up to $100,000 total, per person).

Retirement Plans

IRAs, 401(K), 403(B) and other retirement accounts grow tax-deferred, often becoming quite large over the years. Unlike many other types of investments, funds withdrawn from retirement accounts can be taxable to you and, eventually, to your heirs. Designate WakeEd as the beneficiary of your retirement account.

Life Insurance

If you have a life insurance policy that you no longer need, donate it to WakeEd Partnership to take advantage of a charitable tax deduction. You’ll benefit from an income tax deduction equal to the replacement value of the policy or the tax basis, whichever is less.

Planned Giving

A charitable bequest to WakeEd Partnership, whether a specific amount or a percentage of your estate, will allow you to create a philanthropic legacy while providing estate tax relief.