The 1849 Society

The 1849 Society recognizes individuals who secure the school's future by including the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) in their estate plans.  The 1849 Society was founded to honor the year that SCSDB first opened its doors.  Membership is extended to anyone who makes a planned gift---large or small---that ensures future generations of students whoa re deaf, blind or sensory multi-disabled continue to thrive.

To learn more about the 1849 Society check out the 1849 Society brochure.

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Bequests

Leaving a portion of your estate to SCSDB through your will is a great way to leave a lasting gift to the school.  You can do this as a defined amount, or a percentage of your estate, or what is left over.  A bequest does not require any immediate financial sacrifice and allows you complete control of your assets during your lifetime.  While creating a meaningful legacy that reflects your values.  Many of our most impactful donors have chosen this path.

Life Insurance

If your children are grown, you may no longer need valuable insurance policies. Transferring ownership and beneficiary rights to the foundation may result in a tax deduction on the gift and on any future premium payments you make, and allow you to make a larger than anticipated gift now. New life insurance policies also can make good charitable gifts.

Retirement Funds

Retirement funds can be heavily taxed when transferred to heirs at your death. Using these funds to make a gift to the foundation instead of other assets could result in more money for your children in your estate.

Annuities

If you are living on a fixed income and have appreciated assets that are producing little dividends, you may be able to fund a charitable gift annuity that will provide regular income for the remainder of your life – no matter how long you live.

Trusts

Trusts are a flexible tool providing income for a loved one or charity for a period of years, with the trust assets providing an additional benefit to the charity or your heirs.

The 1849 Society members are among our most special friends because their giving goes well beyond today to provide for the future of the foundation and the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind. 

Please contact the Foundation office to learn more about our planning giving opportunities and the 1849 Society:
Telephone:  864-577-7583
Email:  scsdbfoundation@scsdb.org
Mailing Address:  355 Cedar Springs Road
                                 Spartanburg, SC 29302