Make a Gift

There are many ways to make a gift to Simon’s Rock, each of which reflects the individual donor’s interest and has specific tax advantages. A charitable gift may be outright, providing current support to Simon’s Rock; it may be deferred, so that the donor retains an interest in the gift property and the College’s actual use of the gift is postponed; or it may be by bequest, as part of one’s estate plan.

On-Line

You can make a gift via our secure on-line site.

By Mail

Please send checks by mail to: The Office of Institutional Advancement, Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230-9986.

By Phone

Call us. We are happy to accept Visa or MasterCard. Please call Cheryl Mirer at 413 528-7266.

Matching Gifts

Prior to making a gift, we recommend that you check to see if your employer offers any type of charitable matching program. Some companies will match whatever charitable gifts you make with an equal donation of company funds, giving you the opportunity to bestow twice the amount of money to the College.

Gifts of Stock and Securities

If you own stock that has risen in value, you will have to pay capital gains tax on your profits if you decide to sell the shares. However, if you give those shares to charity, you not only get a tax deduction for the value of your gift, but you also don’t have to worry about paying tax on your profits. This double benefit makes giving appreciated stock especially valuable to many donors. For more information about this please contact Susan Emerson Clapp at 413 528-7253 or sclapp@simons-rock.edu.

Instructions concerning gifts of appreciated securities.

Deferred Gifts

Deferred gifts include life income gifts and providing for the College in your will. If you wish to make such a gift to the College, please e-mail or call Susan Emerson Clapp at 413 528-7253 or sclapp@simons-rock.edu.

Real Estate and other appreciated property

Simon’s Rock is happy to consider your gift of real estate, art, antiques and other types of appreciated property. Please e-mail or call Susan Emerson Clapp at 413 528-7253 or sclapp@simons-rock.edu.