Ways to Give - International School of Indiana

There are many ways to give at ISI

The following provides options for making an Annual Fund contribution to the School. Each and every gift is important. International School of Indiana is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our Federal Tax ID number, also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is 35-1887161. Thank you for making ISI a philanthropic priority.

Online Gift

Gifts by Mail

Make a Pledge

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Recurring Gifts

Matching Gifts

See if your company is match eligible. You may have the opportunity to double or even triple the value of your gift. Many companies offer matching gift programs to their employees as part of the benefits package. Please contact your Human Resources Office to learn more about your company’s matching gift policy and to determine if you are eligible for a matching gift, or use the link provided to search the list we have compiled.

Planned Giving

The Kathy Taurel Legacy Society is International School of Indiana’s Planned Giving Society.

Members of the Kathy Taurel Legacy Society have expressed their commitment to International School of Indiana through a very special and important form of financial support: they have named ISI as the beneficiary of a planned gift.

Once you complete your estate plans, please let us know by submitting our confidential Legacy Gift Form so we can thank you for your generosity by including you in the Kathy Taurel Legacy Society.

Fundraising Events

International School of Indiana offers a series of fundraising events throughout the year designed to offer a wide variety of options to support the school. International Gala is the school’s signature fundraising event. The Gala is an important source of annual philanthropic support for the School and enriches every aspect of the International School of Indiana experience. Fundraising events, including the International Gala, typically have event pages posted under the Events navigation of the website.

learn more about the international gala

SGO: Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Indiana's Tax Credit Scholarship program was created in 2009 as a way to give families who meet income guidelines an opportunity to send their child to a participating private school. As a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Participating School, International School of Indiana receives scholarships that are used for incoming or existing students who may not have the option to attend ISI otherwise.

Donations to the SGO differ from Annual Fund and ONE ISI Campaign contributions, as they are made directly to ISI’s SGO partner, Institute for Quality Education. All donations to SGOs are eligible for a state tax credit equal to 50% of the donation amount, and donations also qualify as a charitable deduction on federal tax returns.

Program FAQ
How to Donate

Program FAQ

Is there a limit to how much I can give and still receive the tax credit?
No, provided the donation does not exceed the available credits under the cap. (The state has allocated $18,500,000.00 credits to be awarded July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. It resets annually on July 1). Click here to see the total credits awarded to date this fiscal year.

Who receives the scholarships, and can I designate a school or a student to receive my gift?
Indiana K-12 students who meet income eligibility guidelines and attend a participating school. Donors may designate gifts to a specific school, but not to a specific student.

Are there conditions to giving from a Donor Advised Fund?
Granting the credit is subject to two major conditions, both of which must be met. First, the credit can only be granted to the original donor of the funds. Any other individual may not claim the credit. Second, the donor must be willing to be subject to any federal provisions that come along with taking the credit. This includes: Potential exposure to reduced charitable deductions (determined as of when the contribution to the DAF is made) and potential exposure to federal excise taxes, especially those under IRC section 4958.

How to Donate

Donations must be directed to “Institute for Quality Education” in order to receive the tax credit, not to our institution.
Donations may be made via cash, check, credit/debit card, grain, RMD, DAF, stock or mutual funds.

Please refer to Institute for Quality Education’s FAQ for more information.

1) BY MAIL
Submit payment by mail to IQE by utilizing this form: https://www.i4qed.org/pdf/sgo/donors/IQE-Donor-Form.pdf

2) ONLINE
Go to https://sgo.i4qed.org/donate to make a One Time Donation, Recurring Monthly Donation, Stock or Securities Donation.

Click Here for additional resources about donating to the Institute for Quality Education SGO or contact IQE at (317) 951-8781 with SGO questions.

Stock Transfer

Stock transfer gifts are able to be sent with the following information:

Firm Name: Merrill Lynch
DTC#: 8862
Account Name: International School of Indiana Inc.
Account Number: 613-02122
Contact: Julie Renzi
Phone# 317-706-3174

Please notify Kristen Kaiser at ISI via email (development@isind.org) or phone (317.923.1951, ext. 326) with the anticipated date of transfer, the name of the stock(s) being transferred, and the estimated number of shares. This ensures proper identification of the donor transferring the gift prior to the transfer.

Information is provided for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax and accounting advisors.

Featured Way to Give

Mutual benefits exist for donors and ISI by giving through our Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO).

The Indiana School Scholarship Tax Credit Program funds scholarships from private, charitable donations to qualified scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). Donations to the SGO differ from Annual Fund contributions, as they are made directly to ISI’s SGO partner, the Institute for Quality Education. All donations to SGOs are eligible for a state tax credit equal to 50% of the donation amount, and donations also qualify as a charitable deduction on federal tax returns. SGO donations can be made here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Annual Fund?

International School of Indiana’s Annual Fund is a yearly appeal that generates needed income through charitable gifts. The Annual Fund campaign runs on a fiscal-year cycle from July 1 through June 30, annually. It allows the International School community — parents, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, grandparents, and friends of all financial circumstances — to invest in our students, our facilities, our faculty and our potential.

What does the Annual Fund support?

When will I be asked to participate in the Annual Fund?

Each year, ISI families, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of ISI are asked to contribute to the Annual Fund. The campaign launches in the fall with general appeals made to the full community. Those appeals are followed by email solicitations, direct mail, and personal solicitations from staff and volunteers. Solicitations continue throughout the school year as necessary. Your gift or pledge made early in the Annual Fund campaign is very much appreciated.

Why is participation important?

How much am I expected to give?

Why does ISI ask for contributions instead of raising tuition?

Tuition covers many of the fees associated with providing an ISI education; however philanthropic support provides the additional resources necessary to enhance our facilities and recruit the best teachers from around the world – and consequently offer our students a world-class education that no other school in Indiana can provide. Supplementing tuition through charitable gifts helps keep tuition competitive and provides many important programs that are essential to our mission. It also provides donors with a way to receive an income tax deduction, to the extent allowed by law.

How can I contribute?

Gifts to the Annual Fund can be made by cash, check, credit card, matching gift programs, SGO, stocks and securities. You can make a one-time gift or give monthly by using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit cards. The ISI website can process secure transactions for these donations. (Please be aware that by using a credit card to make your donation, the School incurs a fee of 2.75% – 3.00%.) Please contact the Advancement Office at 317.923.1951 ext. 326 for other giving opportunities. All Annual Fund gifts to the International School are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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