Ways to Give

Please visit our secure Online Giving Form. 

Make your check payable to The Northwest School and mail to:

The Northwest School
1415 Summit Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

You can wire transfer funds to The Northwest School account at:

US Bank
1420 5^th Avenue,
10^th Floor
Seattle, WA 98101
USA

Account Routing # Account No. 153505527041
US routing # ABA # 125000105
Swift # USBKUS44IMT

Note: Please add $20.00 to the transferred amount to cover the wire transfer fees of the sending bank. 

When wiring money to the school, please make sure that the wire request form submitted to the payer’s bank includes the following information:

1. Name of Vendor or Business
2. Purpose of payment
3. Any other pertinent information to help us identify purpose of payment

Please inform Fernando Viana, Director of Finance and Operations: fernando.viana@northwestschool.org of the money being sent so that we can check on the safe arrival of the funds and ensure that the payments are properly applied to the correct account.

If you have any questions regarding wire transfer please contact Alyssa Aimette, Controller at alyssa.aimette@northwestschool.org.

Marketable securities, held in a donor’s brokerage or trust account, may be transferred to The Northwest School using the following process:

Contact Fernando Viana, Director of Finance & Operations via email fernando.viana@northwestschool.org, phone (206) 816-6215, or fax (206) 328-1776 with the following information:

• Name of Stock
• Number of Shares
• Intended Transfer Date

Please provide the following information to your advisor:

• Account Name: The Northwest School
• Account Number: 5975-0799
• Tax ID #: 91-1061146

The Northwest School receiving firm is: Charles Schwab & Co. DTC #: 0164, Code 40

If your adviser needs any further information s/he can contact Michele Klosky from Bailard, Inc. at (650) 571-5800 or via email at mklosky@bailard.com.

The valuation of the gift for tax purposes will be calculated for the average of the high and low price for the date of transfer to The Northwest School account.

Thank you for choosing to support The Northwest School with a gift of securities. You will receive a written confirmation of your gift once we received it.

Did you know you can potentially double (or even triple!) your support for The Northwest School? Many companies offer employee matching gift programs. Ask if your employer or your spouse's employer offers matching gifts. You could amplify your contribution!

You can make a pledge to support The Northwest School at a future date to be paid in a single installment or series of installments by filling out a pledge form. 

For more information about pledge gifts, please contact our Development Office at 206-816-6200 or development@northwestschool.org.

Consider making a gift to our school through a donor-advised fund (DAF). A DAF allows you to support our mission in a simple and tax-efficient way. You can contribute assets to your fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to our school at a time that works best for you. It's an impactful way to make a difference in the lives of our students while maximizing the benefits of your charitable giving.

We’ve made it easy to initiate your grant recommendation

If you have an account at one of these popular charitable sponsors, grant today to our Federal EIN #91-1061146

Fidelity Charitable

Schwab Charitable

Vanguard Charitable

American Endowment Foundation

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

Jewish Communal Fund

Morgan Stanley

Raymond James Charitable

Leaving a Gift in Your Will (General Bequest) — By including a provision in your will, you can make a significant gift to The Northwest School. This contribution can take various forms, such as cash, stocks, real estate, or personal property. With different types of bequests available, you can select the option that best reflects your values and intentions.

Beneficiary Gifts (Retirement Accounts) — Designating The Northwest School as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, Keoghs, and profit-sharing plans, is a powerful way to support our mission while enjoying substantial tax advantages.

Endowment Gifts (Financial Aid and Endowment) — Endowment gifts represent a lasting commitment to the future of The Northwest School, showcasing your belief in the enduring value of a Northwest education. These funds provide a reliable source of income, supporting essential programs and ensuring the school's mission thrives for generations to come.

Gifts of Stock (Appreciated Stock) — Contributing appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can be a tax-smart strategy. By donating these assets instead of cash, you can receive a charitable deduction based on their full market value while minimizing capital gains taxes.

Charitable IRA Rollover — If you are 70½ or older, making a direct contribution from your IRA to The Northwest School is a tax-efficient option. While you won't receive a charitable deduction for this gift, you can avoid income tax on the portion of your required minimum distribution that you donate.

Gifts of Property (Real Estate and Other Valuables) — Donating appreciated assets, such as real estate, artwork, or other valuable collections, offers significant advantages. You may be able to deduct the fair market value of these gifts from your income taxes, potentially reducing your estate taxes in the future.

For more information about planned giving, please contact our Development Office at 206-816-6200 or development@northwestschool.org.