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There are many ways to give to Hope Academy.

Every student deserves a future. That’s why we do whatever it takes – every day  – to make sure students have a safe place to learn and grow. Your support provides free transportation, small class sizes, recovery coaching and more. We can’t do this important work without your help.

Make a gift now to give a safe high school education to a student in recovery. There are so many ways to give. Choose the way that works best for you!

Hope Academy is a 501(c )3 organization.  Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Appreciated stock, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs

You can avoid federal and state capital gains taxes by directly transferring appreciated securities to Hope Academy. 

Gifts of appreciated stock, bonds, mutual funds, or ETFs main

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When stocks are transferred into our account, we do not know the donors’ names, only the name of their brokerage firm which is why we request this information. 

Submit this form and we will send you the information needed by your broker to complete the donation. 

Questions? Contact Jon Shapiro, Director of Fundraising and Donor Relations, for more information.  317-572-9391 jshapiro@hopeacademyrhs.org  

QCDs (Qualified Charitable Donation from your IRA)

If you are 70 1/2 or older, make a direct transfer from your IRA to Hope Academy and reduce your taxable income. Gifts to Hope Academy can count towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and the transfer is not counted as income.  This is also a good option if you have inherited an IRA and need to take RMDs. Fill out the form below, so we will know of your intent to make a QCD transfer.

Qualified Charitable Gift from an Individual Retirement Account

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When stocks are transferred into our account, we do not know the donors’ names, only the name of their brokerage firm which is why we request this information. 

Submit the form and we will send you the information needed by your fund manager to complete the donation. 

Questions? Contact Jon Shapiro, Director of Fundraising and Donor Relations, for more information.  317-572-9391 jshapiro@hopeacademyrhs.org.

Planned Gift or Bequest

Including Hope Academy in your will or estate plans will ensure students have a safe and sober education for decades to come.  Many supporters have created a legacy by donating 5% or 10% of their estate to Hope Academy in their wills.

You can also name Hope Academy as a beneficiary of your life insurance or IRA.

Contact Jon Shapiro, Director of Fundraising and Donor Relations, for suggested language to include in your will.

Recurring Monthly Gift

Set up an automatic monthly, quarterly or annual gift via credit card, debit card, PayPal, Venmo or ACH. A modest monthly gift can have a big impact.

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Memorial or Honorary Gifts

Many donors make gifts in honor of someone who has made a difference to them.  This is also a nice way to memorialize someone who has passed away. Include the name of the person you wish to honor with your gift and let us know if their family should be notified of your thoughtfulness.

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Mail a check payable to The Hope Academy, Inc

Our address is:

Hope Academy
3919 Madison Avenue, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN  46227

Check out our Amazon Wish List

Use this link https://smile.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/84-2099551/ref=smi_cl_bc_lol1_lol to see what classroom supplies are needed for our teachers to do their amazing work. Amazon will deliver your gift directly to Hope Academy

Tax benefits for charitable contributions.

You can take up to a $300 tax deduction ($600 for married couples filing jointly) even if you don’t itemize.

Donor Privacy Policy

Hope Academy will not sell, trade or share a donor’s personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. We honor all donor requests for donations to be anonymous.