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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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| Q: Why give to Aquinas College? |
| A: Aquinas College is the only Catholic liberal arts college in West Michigan. As followers of the Dominican tradition, Aquinas provides an open and engaging learning environment focused on service and leadership at home and in the community. |
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Q: When I give to Aquinas College, what areas can I support?
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| A: Tuition provides only 70% of the revenues necessary to operate the College. Special projects in every department are supported by donors and the endowment. Your gift supports every identified need on campus; from professional faculty development to scientific equipment. Whatever the need, whatever your interest, your gift can be directed to address College needs and wishes. To make a gift, click here. |
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| Q: I would like to make a pledge to be paid by a certain date. Is that possible, or do I have to pay the entire amount at the same time? |
| A: You can make a pledge by downloading the online pledge form (pdf) or donate online. |
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| Q: Can I pay my pledge in installments? |
| A: Most certainly. Please download the online pledge form (pdf) and use the space provided on the form to specify your desired payment schedule. |
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| Q: Will I get a pledge reminder? |
| A: We will send pledge reminders one month before the pledge is due. |
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| Q: I made a pledge, but making payments have become difficult right now. Can I cancel my pledge? |
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A: We understand that things can happen that affect your finances. For options, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at advancement@aquinas.edu or call (800) 748-0186 or (616) 632-2809. |
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| Q: How to do I make a credit card donation online? |
| A: Visit our online donation page. |
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| Q: Is it safe to use my credit card online? |
| A: The gift processing department at Aquinas College goes to great lengths to keep credit card information confidential. Please refer to our Online Donation Security and Privacy Statement for more information. |
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| Q: What credit cards do you accept? |
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A: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. To give online using your credit card, click here. |
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| Q: How can my donation to Aquinas College affect my tax refund? |
| A: Because of the Michigan tax credit, the cost of your gift to the College could be effectively reduced. Below are a few examples, but please check with your financial advisor regarding your specific situation. |
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Single Taxpayer |
Married Taxpayer |
| Amount of Gift or Pledge |
$200 |
$400 |
| State Tax Credit |
$100 |
$200 |
| Federal Tax Rate |
28% |
28% |
| Federal Tax Savings |
$56 |
$112 |
| Total Tax Savings |
$156 |
$312 |
| Actual Cost of Gift |
$44 |
$88 |
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| Q: Will I receive a call this year from an Aquinas student asking for a donation? |
| A: As much as we would like to reach all of our alumni and friends, we are not able to contact everyone in our database. If you would like to make a donation before getting a telephone call, please go to our on-line donation page. |
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| Q: How do I go about giving a gift of stock? |
| A: If you would like to donate stock, please call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (616) 632-2809 or e-mail us. |
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| Q: What is a matching gift? |
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A: Many companies accomplish their annual charitable giving by matching, dollar-for-dollar (and some times more then that), employee contributions to a charitable cause. Ask your Human Resources Department for a Matching Gift Form, or for more information, click here. |
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| Q: How do I know if my company is a matching gift company? |
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A: Contact your Human Resource Department to see if your company has a matching opportunity. You may also view a partial list here. |
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| Q: Yes, my company does match, now what? |
| A: Most commonly, you submit your company's matching gift form with proof of your gift to Aquinas. Please let us know about your intentions and we will follow up with your company. Thanks! |
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| Q: I have a slightly used object that I no longer need. Could you use it/them? |
| A: Aquinas is always interested in considering donated equipment and other physical property. Contact the appropriate department and they will let you know their needs. |
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| Q: How do I estimate the value of my object? |
| A: According to IRS guidelines, fair market value is the price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller and both having reasonable knowledge of all the relevant facts. For more information, please visit the IRS Charities Web site and pull up Publication 526: Charitable Donations. |
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