Donate

Higher Edge is the only program in Eastern CT solely dedicated to college access and retention support for underrepresented students. Your support puts a student on the path to a degree and supports them to finish.

Prefer Mail? Send donations to: Higher Edge, 35 Redden Avenue, New London, CT 06320

Ways to Give

One-Time Gift

Make a one-time gift with a check/credit card online at higheredge.org/donate. Or, consider setting up a sustaining gift in either monthly or quarterly installments.

Donor Advised Fund or Private Foundation

If you have a donor advised fund or a private foundation, Higher Edge – as a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN: 46-2852512) is an eligible recipient for a grant.

Matching Gift Opportunities

Check for any matching gift opportunities from your employer or other organization. For example, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will match members’ charitable donations during a certain time period each year.

Stock

Donate stock and get a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of transfer and you pay no capital gains tax.

IRA Charitable Rollover or QCD

If you are 70 1⁄2 or older, an IRA Charitable Rollover (or Qualified Charitable Distribution “QCD”) might be a tax-wise way to give. You can make a direct transfer of up to $100,000 per year to a qualified charity like Higher Edge, without having to count the transfer as income for federal tax purposes. Your gift does not qualify for a charitable deduction, but counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).

Legacy

Is helping young people access educational opportunities part of your legacy? Let us know if you might consider a gift through your will, a trust or by naming Higher Edge as a beneficiary of a retirement plan. It’s a gift that costs you nothing in your lifetime but makes a difference for generations of students to come!

Questions?

Contact Chris Soto at chris@higheredge.org.

This is not meant to serve as tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax advisor on the advantages of these options.

“Higher Edge was a blessing. This program helped me before and during my college experience. They guided me with applying to schools, scholarships, financial aid, and more. They were a support system I never knew I needed. They were always one text or phone call away, even if you just needed to talk to someone about the good or bad days. They helped keep me focused and always had a helping hand out. I don’t know what I would’ve done without Higher Edge.”