Ways to Give

List of 7 items.

• Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal

  Cranbrook Schools accepts payments via Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and ACH transfers. Click here to make a gift now.

• IRA Giving

  If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA helps reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! Cranbrook Schools has invested in this secure IRA donation tool to make it easier than ever to give from your IRA, and receive tax benefits. It only takes a few minutes to use and will auto-complete your paperwork for you.
  
  

  Please note: When you donate from your IRA, please use the link below so we can track your gift and send you the correct receipt to ensure you get the tax savings you deserve.
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Regan LaFontaine at 248.645.3221  or rlafontaine@cranbrook.edu
  
  Give from my IRA
  

• Donor-Advised Funds

  Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. If you have a DAF, our trusted partner FreeWill makes it easy to support Cranbrook Schools. FreeWill’s DAF tool integrates with your DAF custodian automatically and saves you the extra step of notifying Cranbrook about your gift. By using this tool, you can:

  • Recommend how you’d like your grant to be allocated
  • Communicate your wishes to Cranbrook Schools
  • Share the details of your DAF grant

  
  If you have any questions, please contact Regan LaFontaine at 248.645.3221  or rlafontaine@cranbrook.edu
  
  Give from my DAF
  

• Gifts of Stock and Securities

  Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Cranbrook Schools has invested in this secure stock donation tool to make it easier than ever.
  
  

  Please note: When you donate stock, please use the link below so we can track your gift and send you the correct receipt to ensure you get the tax savings you deserve.
  
  If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, you may access our transfer information from the link above or contact Regan LaFontaine at 248.645.3221  or rlafontaine@cranbrook.edu
  
  Donate my Stock

• Endowed Funds

  Leave a lasting legacy with a gift to the endowment and secure Cranbrook Schools’ exceptional education for generations to come. To make a gift to an endowed fund, click here and name the fund in the comments section.

• Planned Gifts

  Planned giving, including estate and deferred gifts, allows donors to make a meaningful legacy gift to Cranbrook Schools while realizing immediate financial and tax benefits. For more information on making a planned gift, please click here.

• Printable "Ways to Give" Form

  To access a printable version of Ways to Give, please click here.