Contributing to the ongoing legacy of St. Mary of the Woods School, alumni and SMOW friends help maintain the tradition of educating tomorrow’s leaders. School support can be provided in many ways:

• Gifts: Cash and checks are the easiest and most common method of supporting SMOW. Please make checks payable to St. Mary of the Woods School.

• Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds: Securities are excellent ways to support the Annual Fund, particularly, if they have appreciated in value. The full market value of the stock is tax deductible, not just the original investment cost. Check with a broker about how to make this type of gift.

• Business Gifts: Businesses can give gifts of inventory, equipment, materials, services and financial donations. If you own your own business, giving through your business is another way to benefit St. Mary of the Woods School and positively impact your taxes.

• Matching Gifts: If you are an employee or a retiree of a company with a "Matching Gifts Program," a gift to the St. Mary of the Woods School Annual Fund may qualify to be matched by your company. Check with your employer for more additional information.

Donations are deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes, as allowable by law. Contact St. Mary of the Woods for a copy of the tax-exempt form by calling (773) 763-7577.