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Join us as we shape tomorrow’s confident, compassionate leaders.

Since 1820, Brewster has embraced an innovative approach to learning that has the power to transform education, communities, and the lives of our students. Guided by our mission to prepare diverse thinkers for lives of purpose, we empower students to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond. Your gift ensures that every student, regardless of background, can access a Brewster education. Consider the amazing things we can accomplish together.

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The IRS has made cost-of-living adjustments to many items for 2025. The annual gift tax exclusion is $19,000 per recipient (up from $18,000 in 2024). The gift tax exclusion for a noncitizen spouse is $190,000 (up from $185,000). The gift and estate tax basic exclusion amount is $13,990,000 (up from $13,610,000). And the limits on qualified charitable distributions from an IRA are also higher. Click here to read more about gifts from an IRA.

Spotlight on Giving

Your Meaningful Gift, Your Tax Savings

When we help others, we feel good. Our brains actually release endorphins! But the benefits of charitable giving can go even further. If you are motivated to make a difference, consider ways to give this year and reduce your tax bill next April. You may find gifts and strategies that provide tax and planning benefits that can enhance your overall financial picture.

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We appreciate your unique connection to Brewster—and so do our students, faculty, and community.

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Leave an Enduring Legacy

The 1887 Heritage Society: Honoring the Transformative Power of Planned Giving

You hold the key to cultivating the next generation of diverse thinkers by supporting student-centered, team-based learning. By including Brewster in your estate plan, you advance our mission, create a meaningful legacy, and qualify to join other supporters as part of our the 1887 Heritage Society.

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