Ways to Give
The generosity of parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni and friends enhances student and faculty lives each day. There are several ways to make a gift to Oakdale Christian Academy, whether your gift is for general operations, scholarships, a special project, or a building fund. Gifts of all sizes and all forms are invaluable to Oakdale. Many gifts have substantial tax benefits for the donor.
Outright Gifts
The majority of gifts that Oakdale Christian Academy receives each year are general, unrestricted and scholarship gifts which supports our commitment to serving students and providing scholarship aid.
This is our most common form of support. Checks should be made payable to Oakdale Christian Academy and sent directly to:
Oakdale Christian Academy
5801 Beattyville Rd
Jackson, KY 41339
In an accompanying letter or note please indicate to which fund your contribution should be attributed. All gifts without a designation will be used for general operating expenses.
Credit Cards
Oakdale Christian Academy gratefully accepts Visa and MasterCard at our secure Online Giving or by calling the Development Office at (606) 666-5422.
Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities provide significant tax savings for the donor with regard to capital-gains taxes. Call the Development Office at (606) 666-5422 for information about the stock transfer process. We are able to accept securities as a contribution to any of the funds at Oakdale Christian Academy.
Matching Gifts
Your employer may have a matching gifts program for contributions to Oakdale Christian Academy. Matching gifts from your employer can double or triple the size of your gift. Contact your Human Resources department to see if your contribution to Oakdale qualifies for a matching gift. If you have any questions, please contact the Development Office.
To initiate a corporate match, the donor must obtain a Matching Gift form from the company’s personnel office, complete it, and send it to Oakdale with his or her own gift. Oakdale’s Development Office will certify receipt of the gift and submit the form to the company.
Gifts in Kind
Oakdale Christian Academy is occasionally the recipient of donated items or services. Such items/services are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure they meet a viable school need. If you have an item or can provide a service you believe would be advantageous to Oakdale Christian Academy, please contact the Development Office.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts are contributions made by surviving spouses, relatives, friends, associates, or classmates of deceased members of the Oakdale community. In addition to honoring the memory of an individual, these gifts also perpetuate his or her known interest in Oakdale. We will acknowledge the gift and notify the spouse or designee that a gift has been given.
Honorary Gifts
Alumni and parents may want to make gifts in honor of a particular faculty member, classmate, or person who has played a special role in their lives or in the lives of their children. The honoree will be notified by the school that a gift has been received in his or her name and will be given the name and the address of the donor.
Planned Gifts
Planned gifts and bequests are an important source of long-term support for Oakdale and are used as a means to augment outright giving to the school. There are several options available to donors for making deferred gifts, which can benefit both the school and the donor. The Free Methodist Foundation partners with Oakdale Christian Academy to provide resources and expertise in establishing planned giving agreements for the benefit of the Oakdale ministry. To make a planned gift contact the Development Office.
Capital and Endowment Giving
Certain gifts made to Oakdale Christian Academy help preserve and enhance the school community, whether in support of identified facilities needs or other physical space priorities, or in support of our faculty and student body. These gifts for capital and endowment purposes ensure the long-term strength of Oakdale Christian Academy.