Did you know that you can double or triple your donation to Vermont Adaptive through our matching donation program? Many employers sponsor matching gift programs. Find out if yours does here.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable account. It allows charitably-inclined individual, families and businesses to make tax-deductible charitable donations of cash, publicly-traded stock and in some case, certain illiquid assets, to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.

Gifts of Stocks and Mutual Funds are a great way to support our Programs. When you make a gift of publicly-traded securities to Vermont Adaptive, you potentially save income tax and capital gains tax, too.

A gift of publicly-traded securities could be right for you if:

• You own publicly-traded securities that you have owned for at least one year.
• Some of these securities have increased in value since you bought them.
• Some of these securities may provide you with little or no income.
• You would like to make a gift to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports

How it works

• You transfer shares of one or more publicly-traded securities, such as stock, bonds, and mutual funds, to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports

How to Make a Gift of Stock, Mutual Funds or ACH/Wire of Cash

IMPORTANT – The steps needed to ensure proper processing and timely acknowledgement of donations made via stock, mutual funds, ACH’s and wires include:

• Initiate the stock transfer. Alert Kip Dalury, Business Manager, of the intent to make a donation. Kip can be reached at 802.786.4991 ext. 22.
• Provide names of securities (if stock or mutual funds) and estimated amount before the transfer is completed so we can alert our broker.
• Provide names of owner(s) of the shares of stock and mutual funds
• We are happy to work directly with your broker or trust officer. Please contact us!

If Sending by Registered Mail:

Mail your UNENDORSED certificate(s) by registered mail, to:

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, Attn: Kip Dalury ,
PO Box 139, Killington, VT 05701.

If you are interested in donating MUTUAL FUNDS please reach out to Kip Dalury before beginning the transfer process. Electronic delivery of mutual fund shares is the most secure and expedient delivery process available and provides efficient internal control as well as cost savings. If you would like to donate a gift of mutual funds to the Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports please contact us to confirm our broker can accept the funds electronically. In some instances, it may be necessary for us to initiate an account to accept transfers of shares.

If you are interested in making a donation of CASH via ACH or Wire:

BANK NAME:
BANK ADDRESS:
RECEIVER ABA:
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
For further credit: Vermont Adaptive Operating Account

We’re always happy to work directly with your broker or trust officer to help facilitate a gift of securities or wire of cash. You can connect with us via email or phone and we will work through this process directly with them.
In the event you have a question about type of gift, please don’t hesitate to reach out to: Kip Dalury, Business Manager– office@vermontadaptive.org, 802.786.4991 ext. 22.

To honor the roots where Vermont Adaptive’s important programs began, the 3,144’ Summit Society was created to recognize people who have a passion for sports and recreation and believe that this passion is important for every BODY.

By making long-range, planned gifts, individuals who join the 3,144’ Summit Society support Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports by ensuring the vitality and permanence of providing sports and recreation in Vermont to people with disabilities. Participation in the Summit Society provides generations to come the opportunity to recreate and enjoy the passion for outdoor recreation with family and friends of all abilities. Summit Society members not only play a role in Vermont Adaptive’s future, but also remain a part of its history.

Please consider becoming a member of the 3,144′ Summit Society with a legacy gift today. 

Kellen Sams was a great outdoor spirit, teacher and avid adventurer. But most importantly, he was a compassionate friend to all he met. Tragically, despite preparedness, the highest safety measures, and years of training and experience, Kellen lost his life in an avalanche in February of 2010 while backcountry skiing the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.

In honor of Kellen’s commitment to outdoor experiential education of the highest quality, the Kellen Sams Memorial Leadership Award was established at Green Mountain College in 2014 and then transferred to Vermont Adaptive in 2019. The purpose of the award is to further Kellen’s legacy by providing recognition for those Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports staff, volunteers and interns who show the greatest commitment to professional development and leadership within the organization.

In addition, Vermont Adaptive staff, volunteers and interns are encouraged to apply for a Kellen Sams Memorial Scholarship. The Memorial Scholarship is a financial scholarship awarded to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports staff, volunteers and interns to assist in each individual’s efforts to pursue personal development within outdoor and experiential education for all abilities. To learn more and give to this Fund, contact Norm Staunton at 802.786.4991. ext. 15.