In-Kind Gifts

Print In-Kind Gift Information Form

Gifts "in kind" are gifts of property that are voluntarily transferred by a donor to The Bear Creek School without compensation. These gifts may include such items as books, musical instruments, and classroom supplies that advance our educational mission. Gifts that cannot be used by Bear Creek will not be accepted. Bear Creek accepts the gift “as is,” and the donor will not be held responsible for the condition of the asset. 

Gifts are accepted with the understanding that upon receipt they become the property of The Bear Creek School. Bear Creek reserves the right to determine retention, location, and other considerations relating to the gift’s use or disposition. If at any time, The Bear Creek School determines it can no longer utilize the gift, it has the right to dispose of the gift and apply any proceeds from the disposition however deemed most appropriate. 

Gifts-in-kind of property may be tax deductible; however, in-kind services are generally not considered to be a tax-deductible contribution. Please consult with your tax professional regarding deductibility of any donation.

IRS regulations do not allow The Bear Creek School, as the recipient of your non-cash gift, to assign a dollar value to your gift for tax purposes. The IRS requires you, as the donor, to make that determination. Please consult with your tax advisor to determine the tax implications of your gift.

Instructions

  1. Print the In-Kind Gift Information form.
  2. The donor and department representative complete the form together. 
    • Donor completes and signs the form, providing a valuation of the gift and attaching receipts or documentation, if appropriate.
    • Department representative signs and dates the bottom of the form.
  3. Donor submits the form to the Office of Philanthropy and Community Engagement (PACE). 
    • Take a photo of the form and email it to philanthropy@tbcs.org or
    • Drop the form off at the front desk in the Main building, Upper School, or Preschool.
  4. PACE will record the gift and issue a receipt to the donor.
  5. If you wish to donate items that have not been specifically requested by or discussed with a faculty or staff member, please contact Vice President for Philanthropy and Community Engagement Mariana Keller (mkeller@tbcs.org) prior to making your donation.