Pinnacle School is operated by the dePaul Reading and Learning Association, Inc., an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.  Contributions and gifts, including in-kind items and services, are always greatly appreciated.  We rely on the generosity of our friends, families, alumni and other supporters through our Annual Fund solicitation and other development initiatives.  (Note that the information presented here is not intended as legal advice.  Please contact your financial advisor.)  For more information, or to discuss your particular giving interests, please contact Denise Lessow, Director of the Pinnacle School at (812)339-8141 or info@pinnacleschool.org

Capital Campaign

Our new facility provides increased opportunity for our students.  It also provides an opportunity for generous donors who believe in education to make a lasting contribution.  If you are interested in naming opportunities for classrooms and other dedicated spaces in the Dvorak Education Center, or in contributing to the lead gifts or community phases of our Capital Campaign, please contact Denise Lessow.  We need sponsors for classrooms, computers, science lab equipment, even desks and chairs. 

Student Scholarship Fund

We know of deserving students who are struggling with dyslexia and need the services of Pinnacle School, but simply can’t afford the tuition.  We are making it a priority to establish a Student Scholarship Fund that will be used to grant partial, or in some cases full, scholarships to students based on their financial need.  Donors may also choose to provide support for a particular student, or to create a named fund or memorial scholarship in honor of a loved one.

Operating Support

Operating and Program Support are always welcome.  Please call to discuss any particular interests or restrictions on the use of your gift.

Pinnacle School gratefully accepts:

·  Cash gifts, checks, and contributions via VISA and MasterCard: A cash gift entitles the donor to an income tax deduction in the year of the gift.

·  Securities: Appreciated securities are an excellent form of asset to use in making a charitable gift. In most cases, an outright gift of securities that has increased in value entitles the donor to an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of the securities and the avoidance of capital gains tax.

·  Bequests:  A donor may include a bequest to the school in his or her estate plan. Bequests may be for a specific amount, a percentage of the donor's estate, or even a residual portion.

·  Real Estate:  A donor may contribute various types of real property or a fractional interest in property to the Pinnacle School. Such real estate may be a personal or recreational home, farm, commercial building, or undeveloped property. Real estate gifts offer the donor a variety of tax benefits and the school welcomes conversation with donors in anticipation of such gifts to help them best achieve their goals.

·  Tangible Personal Property: Donors contemplating giving a tangible asset such as a work of art or vehicle to the Pinnacle School need to contact the Director before completing the gift. If the asset is accepted by the school and used in its educational program, the donor receives a charitable deduction equal to the asset's full fair market value. However, if the asset is not used by the school, the donor's charitable deduction is limited to his or her cost basis.

·   Insurance:  A donor may contribute an existing life insurance policy that is no longer needed or he or she may designate the Pinnacle School the owner and beneficiary of a new policy. In either case, the value of the existing policy (or the donor's investment, if less) or the donor's gift to Pinnacle to cover annual premiums are fully deductible as charitable contributions.

·  Remainder Gift: Through the remainder gift, a donor may contribute assets such as securities or real estate to the Pinnacle School and retain for life the income from those assets for him or herself, his or her spouse, or both. A remainder gift permits the donor to take an income tax deduction for the charitable portion of the value of the gift. In addition, if the gift is in the form of appreciated securities or real estate, the donor may not pay capital gains tax on the appreciation.

Volunteer/In-kind Support

Please check with the school office for current volunteer opportunities and items we need for the school.  Thank you!