Solid Brick of Brothers...
"Our house is a very, very, very fine house..."
The dream started back on March 3, 1965, by Brother John Mach 1… and we are now 1.071 brothers strong (93 actives, 978 alumni and 23 pledges)! In 2018, two Cal Eta alumni brothers established a Phi Kappa Psi Alumni Corporation. Through their hard work with a Greek National Lending group, they helped take over the current loan for the Cal Eta house on 1335 Foothill. Our PKP Corporation was given a five year pay off agreement. Today, the Cal Eta house is in the best condition ever. We have two years left on the loan and our goal is to have the house paid off by 2023.
To ensure we maintain a “Cal Eta Home” for our active brothers and alumni to visit, we’re excited to announce the Solid Brick of Brothers… campaign. The goal is to raise the $350,000 to pay off the loan and remind every brother that they’re part of the Phi Kappa Psi Alumni Corporation.
To get things started, we’re asking all brothers who can, to donate $1,000 or more, all of which will be used to pay off the house loan. Those who donate $1,000 or more will receive custom PKP apparel, glassware and a brick will be engraved with their name and bump. The bricks will then be installed at the PKP house to “pave the way” for others. Once the house loan is paid off, we’ll be able to create a reserve account, to ensure OUR Cal Eta house is well maintained and reflective of the pride of our brotherhood.
To help kick off the Solid Brick of Brothers… campaign, an alumni brother has generously offered to match a $25,000 donation by any group of brothers, or any individual who donates this matching amount.
GIVE TODAY
Make your gift to support the California Eta Chapter Housing Fund today. Donors who commit to providing monthly, quarterly or annual recurring gifts become members of the Jacqueminot League.
Additional Ways to Make an Impact
There are several ways that individuals, corporations and foundations can provide financial support to benefit Cal Eta.
Each year, alumni and friends provide Cal Eta with much needed financial assistance through outright gifts of cash, securities, or other properties, which offer immediate benefits to our members; and deferred gifts, which allow for the arranging of a gift now that has a future benefit for the chapter. All gifts, in all forms, are important as they validate and support all aspects of Cal Eta.
Your tax benefits depend on what you give and when you give it. The Foundation team can assist you and your financial advisors with the details of reporting a gift to help support Cal Eta. Or if you’re still in the planning stages, ask us for help in how your donation can be more tax-efficient. We appreciate your support, so we’ll do all we can for you in return! For more information, contact the Foundation to discuss the full range of giving options and strategies.
The easiest and quickest way to support Cal Eta is with a cash gift by check or credit card. Cash gifts given annually are vital to Cal Eta’s operations and programs. We can also set up a recurring gift to charge your credit card a specific amount on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
Cash gifts are easy to make and carry tax benefits, but gifts of stock or other securities may be a more appropriate gift vehicle for your situation. Securities and property may be given directly to the Phi Psi Foundation as annual gifts, or they may be used to establish certain types of planned gifts.
Stocks & Securities
A gift of stock is valued for tax purposes on the date of transfer. The fair market value of gifts of long-term, capital gain securities or real estate are deductible based upon a donor’s adjusted gross income. Giving securities that have increased in value is a great way to both benefit Cal Eta and bypass the capital gains tax due on a sale.
By far the best way to transfer securities is to do so through our online donation tool. Simply answer a few questions, print your forms, and follow the instructions to send them to your brokerage — this platform will automatically pull all of Phi Psi’s stock transfer information. It will also immediately alert us to your gift, so that we can properly thank you for your generosity.
If you would prefer to complete the transfer offline, simply contact the Foundation’s investment manager at the information below. Please also call the Foundation once you have completed the transfer. This helps ensure you receive proper recognition for your contribution and assures that the gift was credited to the proper fund.
Firm: Buckingham Strategic Wealth
Advisor: Tim Jost (tjost@bamadvisor.com | 314.783.2918
If you do not have stocks in a broker account, you may have paper stock certificates printed in the Foundation’s legal name and delivered to the Foundation’s offices. Have the certificates issued to the “Endowment Fund of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity” and delivered to 5395 Emerson Way, Indianapolis, Indiana 46226.
A final option is to deliver to the Foundation paper stock certificates issued in your name. For security reasons, do not endorse the backs of the certificates. Instead, include a transmittal letter specifying your name and address and indicating how many shares you are contributing. Then, in a separate envelope, send the Foundation a stock power executed in blank with the signature guaranteed. Your bank or attorney should be able provide you with stock power forms and guarantee your signature. You must also include a cover letter confirming your gift.
Many companies offer employees a matching gift benefit that doubles the gift to Cal Eta. When making your gift, check to see if your employer has a corporate matching gift program.
A gift to Cal Eta through the Foundation by will or trust is a creative way to help in the long term, while still retaining full control of your assets during your lifetime. Each bequest to the Foundation serves as a legacy to future generations, and helps secure the future of the organization.
We have partnered with FreeWill to help you create your legal will online at no cost, and establish your legacy gift for free. Get started here.
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Planned giving is a very special tool of philanthropy. It’s reserved for those individuals and families with both a clear vision and a sense of deep conviction – for both the near and long-term. Whatever form your planned gift takes, keep in mind that it is a wonderful way to support Cal Eta.