Together we can build
a more equitable society.

Join us as we offer a pathway to education and opportunity for all.

Since 2000, Rainier Scholars has been making a meaningful difference for underrepresented students of color. We promote student success through a comprehensive 12-year program that combines academic enrichment, mental health support, college counseling, and leadership and career development.

Your gift will help change lives. Consider the amazing things we can accomplish together.

RECENT NEWS

Legislative changes that took effect this year may impact how or when you choose to make a charitable gift.

  • A new deduction for nonitemizers. Claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for joint filers) for cash gifts to qualified public charities (excluding donor-advised funds). If you don’t typically itemize your taxes, this is a new opportunity to save.
  • A new cap on deductions for top earners. Itemizers in the 37% tax bracket will have the tax benefit of their deductions capped at 35%.
  • A new minimum giving threshold. Only the amount of total annual giving that surpasses 0.5% of your adjusted gross income qualifies for a deduction (if you itemize). You may want to consider bunching gifts for multiple years into one tax year to exceed both the giving floor and the high standard deduction.

One thing hasn’t changed—charitable giving is still a powerful way to make a difference, create a legacy, and make the most of tax-smart planning.

Spotlight on Giving

An Easy Way to Make a Future Gift

Who are the named beneficiaries on your IRA, retirement accounts, or life insurance policies? If you don’t immediately know the answer, it’s time to do a quick review to make sure they reflect your current situation and wishes. Luckily, it is simple to update a beneficiary designation, and your review may reveal a powerful way to meet your charitable goals.

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We appreciate your unique connection to Rainier Scholars—and so do our scholars and their families.

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Leave an Enduring Legacy

Our Legacy Society: Honoring the Transformative Power of Planned Giving

You hold the key to shaping a brighter future by supporting the important work we do. By including us in your estate plan, you advance our mission, create a meaningful legacy, and qualify to join other supporters as part of our Legacy Society.

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Information contained on this website is current at the time of posting. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered technical or legal advice. Please consult a legal, tax, or other professional advisor when planning a charitable gift.

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"Education is clearly one of the primary means of lifting people out of poverty and changing their lives and those of their families. Rainier Scholars educates young people earlier and more successfully than most other programs and has done so for decades. For this reason, my deceased husband and I decided years ago to include Rainier Scholars in our wills as a way to demonstrate our commitment to education."

Donor: Donna Stringer

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