Give Online

Welcome to Forsyth’s online giving forms. Thank you for supporting our students and community!

There are a variety of ways to give to Forsyth School! Carefully planning your donation might allow you to receive substantial tax savings or make a more significant total gift than you thought possible. Please note, the information below is not intended as legal, professional, or tax advice. Please consult your attorney, accountant, or tax advisor to determine the appropriate option(s) for your personal and financial situation.

Contact the Development Office with any questions.

Forsyth School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our Federal Tax ID number, also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is 43-0829718. Contributions to Forsyth School are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Make a New Pledge

To make a new pledge, select “Make a Pledge” as the gift type. Enter the total gift amount and pledge duration (number of payments) and select “Bill Me Later” as the payment type. The pledge will be entered into our system and can be paid at any time, via any method. Pledge reminders are sent out on the 1st of the month after the pledge is received.

Make a Pledge Payment

To make a payment on an existing pledge, select “Make a One-Time Gift” as the gift type.

Automate Pledge Payments

To automate pledge payments, fill out the pledge form, select "Credit Card" as the payment method, and click "Secure Payment" to save credit card information in our database for future processing.

The payment start date is flexible; please indicate the month for automated payment to start in the field provided. For monthly payments, the default is the 1st of the month after the pledge is received. For annual payments, the default is December 1; however, we will not process payments on that date if you indicate otherwise.

Ways to Give

  • Forsyth accepts donations via all major credit card providers; all credit card payments are encrypted and secure.

  • Donation envelopes for cash or check are always available in the Main Office.

    Mail checks to Forsyth School at 6235 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105.

    Make sure the check is dated (and envelope is postmarked, if mailed) by December 31 to be tax-deductible for the current calendar year, even if Forsyth School does not receive it until the next calendar year.

  • A pledge is the promise of a gift to be paid in smaller increments over a period of time to result in a larger total gift. The pledge period depends on the type and amount of commitment. For example, the pledge period for an Annual Fund gift spans the school year, while a capital campaign contribution is typically paid over three or five years.

  • Many companies match their employees’ (and sometimes retired employees’) charitable donations to increase or even double a contribution.

    Contact your Human Resources Department about Matching Gift paperwork and include the documentation with your donation. Recognition is calculated based on the total gift, including the match; however, Matching Gifts do NOT increase charitable deductions.

  • A gift of appreciated securities provides greater tax savings than a gift of cash with two significant advantages:

    1. Avoid paying capital gains on the increased value of the stock

    2. Receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock when the gift is made

    In order to do this, the stock generally must have been held long-term (for more than one year). Your gift must be transferred by December 31 to be tax-deductible for that year. Gifts of appreciated securities are fully deductible up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income. Anything more can usually be carried forward and deducted over a maximum of five subsequent years.

    Most stock transfers contain little to no information about the donor, so your advance notice allows Forsyth to process your gift promptly and provide the proper receipts for your tax records.

    Securities Transfer Information:

    DTC #2170
    Account #690280029
    The Commerce Trust Company
    911 Main Street, Suite 201
    Kansas City, MO 64105-5304

    Wire Transfer Information:

    ABA #101000019
    Account #1991400781
    The Commerce Trust Company
    911 Main Street, Suite 201
    Kansas City, MO 64105-5304

  • The contribution of a life insurance policy can provide a significant gift in a manner that can be especially attractive to younger donors. Forsyth offers recognition for the amount of the annual premium. By designating Forsyth School as both the owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy, the premiums are tax-deductible by the donor.

  • An easily established trust can provide you with a charitable deduction now, plus income for you and/or Forsyth during your lifetime. This meaningful gift can be especially appealing by increasing the income you receive from low-yielding stocks. The income can be distributed to you, your spouse, or other designee, after which the assets are distributed to Forsyth School.

  • A planned gift, or bequest, is a future gift made through a donor’s will that takes effect at or after their passing. With a planned gift, both gift and estate taxes are avoided, and the donor does not have to part with any property or assets until after death. Distributions can be made at a specific dollar amount or as a percentage of the estate. Planned gifts are often more significant than those made during the donor’s lifetime.

    Forsyth School's Official Legal Bequest Language:

    I give to Forsyth School, a nonprofit educational institution located at 6235 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63105, and incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri, the sum of $XXX OR the following described property OR a designated percentage of my estate, to be used for its general educational purposes.