Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.
Explore tax-smart gift options
Learn about gifts that maximize the impact of your support while providing tax benefits for you!
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Retained Life Estate
Secure your home’s future through a Retained Life Estate, ensuring support for us while residing in your property.
Set the Stage with a Strategic Gift
Your generosity brings world-class theatre and arts education to life on McCarter’s stages. By making a tax-smart gift, you are amplifying your impact while maximizing the financial benefit of your donation. It’s a powerful way to support the performing arts in Princeton.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Allison Whitehall
Title :Leadership and Planned Giving Director
Phone: 609-258-4646
Email: awhitehall@mccarter.org
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.