The Luminary Society

Gifts That Make a Lasting Impact: The Luminary Society of Kent School

The Luminary Society of Kent School

In 2013, Kent School launched a Planned Giving program to ensure the future of Kent School. As part of Together We Soar: The 50th Anniversary Campaign for Kent School, we have determined that now is the appropriate time to reinvigorate this program. All participants in Kent School’s Planned Giving program will become members of The Kent School Luminary Society. As a Luminary Society member you are indeed an enlightened leader preserving a bright future for Kent School and every student we will serve.

Celebrating its first half-century as one of the premier Pre-K through Grade 8 schools on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Kent School has entered a campaign to launch its next 50 years. Together We Soar seeks to raise $2.3M over a three-year period to make this vision a reality. Your commitment of a Planned Gift to Kent School will help provide a strong foundation for the next 50 years and beyond.

Ways to Give:

(I) Bequests You may prefer to state in your will or trust a sum of money or a percentage of your estate that you wish to give to Kent School.

Whatever form of bequest you choose, it is not subject to federal estate taxes and so significantly reduces the tax burden of an estate. The value of the bequest may be deducted when the taxable estate is determined, and there is no limit to the deduction.

(II) Gifts from Retirement Plans Your retirement-plan benefits are very likely a significant portion of your net worth. And because of special tax considerations, they could make an excellent choice for funding a charitable gift. Retirement-plan benefits include assets held in individual retirement accounts (IRAs), 401(k) plans, profit-sharing plans, Keogh plans, and 403(b) plans.

(III) Other Ways to Give Kent School is in the process of developing the ability to offer Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Trusts. If you are interested in these options, please contact the Development Office.

Planned gifts may be directed to an existing endowment for scholarship, professional development or the general endowment (or another area of your choosing. Gifts that are not directed to a specific purpose will be used as unrestricted donations and directed to an appropriate need as designated by the Head of School and Investment Committee.

What Your Gift Means

Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for Kent School and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals. Your advance planning for this additional gift will mean that Kent School can continue to shape the lives of students for generations to come!

Kent School is truly an unparalleled learning environment. We are so grateful for your commitment to Kent School as a steward of this wonderful school’s future.

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Mission Statement

Kent School’s mission is to guide our students in realizing their potential for academic, artistic, athletic, and moral excellence. Our school’s family-oriented, supportive, student-centered environment fosters the growth of honorable, responsible citizens for our country and our diverse world.

Diversity Statement

In keeping with our school’s mission statement, we recognize that a diverse student, parent, faculty, and trustee population gives us all the opportunity to learn and grow from the many valuable differences and perspectives that our school community offers.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kent School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Parents: If this issue is addressed to a son or daughter who no longer maintains an address at your home, please send correct address to: JMatthews@KentSchool.org

Calendar at a Glance

APRIL

2 Friday School Closed- Good Friday

MAY

31 Monday School Closed- Memorial Day

JUNE

7 Monday Play Day - TBD 8 Tuesday Recognition Ceremony, 8:45 a.m. Kindergarten Celebration, 1:30 p.m. Last day for Little School through Grade 7 9 Wednesday Graduation, 10:00 a.m.; Dismissal to follow