Giving
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Your gift to LCAD will support scholarships, cutting-edge technologies, and career preparation, empowering students to succeed in their creative journeys. It will also help recruit and retain top faculty, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. Your tax-deductible donation opens doors to exceptional learning opportunities, shaping the next generation of creative leaders.
There are numerous ways to empower the New Era of Creatives. Select the gift types below to learn more about your donation options or to make a gift today!
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Ways To Give
Online
Donations via credit card can be completed online.
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Phone
To make a donation over the phone, call our Advancement Department at (949) 376-6000, ext. 257
Donations can be mailed to:
Laguna College of Art + Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Care of the Advancement Department.
Wire Transfer
Please contact our Development Team for instructions on wire transfers:
[email protected]
Corporate & Foundation Gifts
We value the support of our partners whose donations ensure LCAD students have access to the highest quality learning tools and exceptional educational opportunities.
To learn more about becoming a partner of LCAD, please contact [email protected]
Donor-Adivised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. This tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used and notifies Laguna College of Art + Design of your intentions.
Endowment Gifts
Donations to the Endowment, including bequests in a will or trust, ensure the future of LCAD and our ability to provide exemplary arts education to the next generation of creatives. To learn more about LCAD’s Endowment, planned gifts, and becoming a member of the Nellie Gail Moulton Legacy Society, click here.
Stock
Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve. If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link above to notify Laguna College of Art + Design of your gift.
Broker: Charles Schwab & Co
Account Name: Laguna College Of Art + Design
DTC Number: 0164
Account Number: 5031-4330
Tax ID#: 95-2415066
Matching Gifts
Check with your employer to see if they will match your charitable contribution to Laguna College of Art + Design!
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.
Cryptocurrency
Laguna College of Art + Design now accepts donations in Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, offering you a tax-efficient way to support our mission while advancing the future of art and design education.
Honor & Memorial Gifts
Donations in honor of someone special can be made online here. Please include the purpose of the gift in the Comments section. Checks can be mailed to 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Please include the purpose of the gift in the memo.
Planned Gifts
LCAD’s Nellie Gail Moulton Legacy Society honors those caring and visionary individuals who, through their estate plans, make generous contributions that help to secure the future of our college. To learn more about planned gifts in an estate plan, trust, gift annuity, pooled income fund or life insurance policy, visit our Planned Giving page.
Have you included LCAD in your estate plans?
Let us know!
FAQs
- Is this donation tax deductible?
- Yes, Laguna College of Art + Design is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN: 95-2415066 and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record. We will provide a receipt after you have completed your donation.