Ways You Can Give

List of 5 items.

• Cash Gifts

  Gifts may be given by personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to "Maranatha High School" and should be mailed to:
  
  Maranatha High School - Advancement Office
  169 S. Saint John Ave.
  Pasadena, CA 91105

• Online Giving

  Using a credit or debit card, click HERE to view our online giving options.

• Gifts of Securities

  Donating appreciated securities—such as stocks and bonds—to Maranatha before selling them can offer significant tax benefits. If you have held your securities for more than one year, your gift may provide a twofold advantage: an income tax deduction and the avoidance of capital gains tax that would otherwise apply upon sale.
  
  Click HERE to view wiring instructions for gifts of securities.

• Estate Gifts

  Maranatha offers various estate gift strategies to help you achieve your philanthropic goals, including:
  

  • Estate Planning:  Remember Maranatha in your estate plan by creating or updating your will or trust with the assistance of Christian Trustmaker (learn more).
  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs):  A DAF functions like a charitable savings account, allowing individuals to donate assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to Maranatha.
  • Charitable IRA Rollovers:  Donate up to $108,000 in 2025 directly from your IRA to Maranatha without incurring income taxes. This tax-efficient option, known as an IRA charitable rollover or a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), enables you to satisfy your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) while potentially reducing taxable income. 

  
  

  For all securities and estate gifts benefiting Maranatha, please consult with your financial advisor.

• Matching Gifts

  You can easily double or even triple your donation to Maranatha through your employer’s matching gift program. Many companies match employee contributions to charitable organizations, and some extend this benefit to retirees and spouses. Simply request a matching gift form from your employer’s personnel office, complete it with Maranatha High School as the designated charity, and send it along with your donation.