On behalf of all the children, thank you for considering a gift to Kurn Hattin Home. As a charitable organization, Kurn Hattin Homes depends on private support to fulfill its mission. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and your gift is tax deductible as allowed by law. Here are some ways to give:
The Annual Fund
Kurn Hattin’s Annual Fund helps support the many everyday aspects vital to running a 280-acre campus and caring for 80 children year round. Clothing, food, a cozy cottage to live in…these are just a few of the ways your Annual Fund gift helps. Make your donation online, either as a one-time or recurring donation.
Donor Advised Fund
A donor advised fund (DAF) is an excellent and tax-efficient way to give to make your charitable contribution. Simply recommend New England Kurn Hattin Homes for a grant distribution and supply our Tax ID # 03-0179306 and our address: Development Office, 708 Kurn Hattin Road, Westminster, VT 05158. Below are a handful of links to some of the more common public charities that sponsor DAFs in our area. For more information, please contact Kim Fine, Director of Annual Fund & Special Projects, at (802) 721-6914 or kfine@kurnhattin.org
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Gifts of Stock
Gifts of appreciated stock or mutual fund shares, offer significant tax benefits and are wonderful gifts to Kurn Hattin. Marketable securities being transferred to Kurn Hattin as a general contribution or as an addition to the endowment fund are done through the Depository Trust System (DTC). This electronic transfer of securities is safe, fast, and easy. Please fill out the Stock Donation Form or provide the following information to your broker:
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC DTC
- DTC Participant #0141
- New England Kurn Hattin Homes Account #4748-3980
- New England Kurn Hattin Homes Tax ID#03-0179306
The donor or sending agent should forward details of the transfer to Kurn Hattin Homes, c/o Kim Fine. Upon receipt, Kurn Hattin will advise Wells Fargo Advisors as to treatment of the gift. Feel free to contact Kim Fine, Director of Annual Fund & Special Projects, at (802) 721-6914 or kfine@kurnhattin.org if you have any questions.
IRA Charitable Rollover
For individuals age 70 ½ or older, the IRA Charitable Rollover allows you to make tax-free charitable gifts of up to $100,000 per year directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to Kurn Hattin. These otherwise taxable distributions can satisfy your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and exclude these funds from your taxable income. If married, your spouse can also transfer up to $100,000 from his or her IRA annually.
Here are some important benefits/considerations:
- IRA contributions can be made to any tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization, e.g. Kurn Hattin Homes.
- You may designate your gift as you have done in the past (unrestricted, residential program, music program, academic support, etc.)
- Beneficial for individuals who do not, or can no longer, itemize deductions on their income tax
- Gifts can be transferred tax-free from your IRA directly to Kurn Hattin
- Transfers can be applied toward your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
- Withdrawals are not subject to annual charitable deduction limitations
Bequests and The Endowment Fund
Please remember New England Kurn Hattin Homes in your will or trust.
EIN: 03-0179306
Click here for sample will language
Kurn Hattin’s endowment fund has provided financial stability for over 125 years. Bequests compose the majority of gifts to the endowment fund. Kurn Hattin’s The Bridge Builder Society recognizes donors who make a gift of $10,000 or more to the endowment and board designated funds. Builder Society also recognizes trusts established by donors to provide ongoing financial support to Kurn Hattin. For more information, please contact Kim Fine, Director of Annual Fund & Special Projects, at (802) 721-6914 or kfine@kurnhattin.org
Planned Gifts
Planned giving is one of the many ways to ensure Kurn Hattin’s mission to help children in need. Learn more about gift planning.
Matching Gifts
Matching Gifts can double your gifts. If your employer has a matching gift program, be sure to send your company’s matching form with your contribution. We will return the form to your company, which will issue a matching gift contribution directly to Kurn Hattin.
Giving Clubs
Kurn Hattin acknowledges and recognizes supporters with the following annual giving clubs. Each gift is deeply appreciated.
There are many opportunities to become a supporter or sponsor.
Please contact Kim Fine, Director of Annual Fund & Special Projects, at (802) 721-6914 or kfine@kurnhattin.org to discuss opportunities.
Special Projects
Many donors wish to fund a project or special service at Kurn Hattin. These gifts are critical to sustaining the quality of programming for which we are known throughout the childcare industry. Other opportunities include:
Adopt-a-Cottage Program
Help support one of the children’s cottage residences and spend time getting to know the children.
Adopt-a-Classroom Program
Help support the needs of a classroom.
For more information about these programs, please contact: Please contact Kim Fine, Director of Annual Fund & Special Projects, at (802) 721-6914 or kfine@kurnhattin.org
Additional Ways to Give
Contributions and in-kind gifts are welcome for educational field trips, improvements to the cottages and campus, medical care for children, clothing, and more. See our WISH LIST for a complete listing.
The School Store Fund
To stock inventory Items for purchase by students using Caught Being Good(CBG) coupons given for good behavior. Click here for list.
If you shop online at Amazon or at Rite Aid Store, you can register at their sites and designate New England Kurn Hattin Homes as your recipient charity. Kurn Hattin will benefit from your purchases. Their programs is Rite Aid Healthy Futures KidCents Round Up.
