Leave a legacy that breaks the cycle of poverty

Legacy giving

Legacy giving

Leave a legacy that breaks the cycle of poverty

Make an Impact

Discover simple ways to create a lasting legacy for generations of St Jude students.

A planned gift to American Friends of The School of St Jude can help break the cycle of poverty through the transformative power of education. Your legacy can open doors for some of Tanzania’s brightest and most economically disadvantaged children, changing the trajectory of their lives and creating ripple effects for their families and communities.

No matter the size of your gift, your generosity can make a difference for generations to come.
As a volunteer and long-term sponsor of students at The School of St Jude, Australian Board Director and Treasurer, David Collins (pictured right, and above with his wife Gail), knows the value of gifts in Wills and the impact they’ve had for the school and its students.

He says bequests mean the school can invest in buildings and equipment required for development and growth, and they help support the school’s financial sustainability.

“My wife and I are fortunate to have visited the school and seen firsthand the impact bequests have for St Jude’s. Bequests are another way of giving, and mean the school can sustainably provide free quality education for students who would otherwise miss out on educational opportunities that significantly impact their life, their family’s life and the broader community.

We are leaving a gift in our Will as an enduring legacy that continues to provide support for the education of our 2 students even after we have gone,” he says.

Including St Jude in Your Estate Plans

If you choose to include American Friends of The School of St Jude, Tanzania, Inc, in your will or estate plan, please use our full legal name:

American Friends of The School of St Jude, Tanzania, Inc. A Maryland nonstock corporation and a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 47-3077055

How do I leave a gift in my Will to St Jude’s?

American Friends of The School of St Jude uses charitable gifts to support The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania, to fulfill its mission of providing free, quality education to high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Today, St Jude provides a transformative education to approximately 1,800 students, while the Beyond St Jude’s Program helps hundreds of graduates pursue higher education and build successful careers. Your legacy gift can help ensure that these opportunities continue for generations to come.

Whether you choose to make a gift through your will or trust, name The School of St Jude as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy, or choose another form of legacy giving, your generosity can help break the cycle of poverty through education.
Let us know your plans
American Friends of The School of St Jude uses charitable gifts to support The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania, to fulfill its mission of providing free, quality education to high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Today, St Jude provides a transformative education to approximately 1,800 students, while the Beyond St Jude’s Program helps hundreds of graduates pursue higher education and build successful careers. Your legacy gift can help ensure that these opportunities continue for generations to come.

A Gift in Your Will or Estate Plan

We recommend consulting with your financial or legal advisor to determine which approach aligns best with your goals. If you would like, we are happy to provide general information about The School of St Jude programs and opportunities to support your planning.

A Gift for Generations

A legacy gift is a meaningful way to make a difference far beyond your lifetime. By including American Friends of The School of St Jude in your will, trust, retirement account, or other beneficiary designation, you can help ensure that generations of St Jude students have the opportunity to transform their lives through education.

Your legacy gift can provide lasting support for St Jude without affecting your current financial plans. Depending on how your gift is structured, it may also offer potential tax benefits. We encourage you to consult with your financial, tax, or legal adviser to determine what is right for you.
Other Strategic Giving Options

There are also effective ways to maximize your charitable impact during your lifetime.

Bunching Gifts: Combining multiple years of charitable contributions into a single tax year which may help you exceed the standard deduction threshold and maximize itemized deductions.

Donor Advised Funds (DAF): A DAF allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to non-profits over time. These offer flexibility and simplicity.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): If you are 701/2 or older, you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization. These distributions satisfy required minimum distributions (RMDs) and may reduce taxable income.

A Planned Gift

A Planned Gift allows you to include The American Friends of The School of St Jude in your estate plans-such as through a trust, Will, or beneficiary designation. This type of gift ensures that a cause you support and care about will continue to make an impact for years to come without affecting your current financial situation. In addition to creating a lasting legacy, these gifts may provide potential estate tax advantages and, in some cases, income tax benefits depending on how your gift is structured.

Have You Already Included The School of St Jude in Your Plans?

If you have already included American Friends of The School of St Jude in your will or estate plans, we would be honored to know. Please consider letting us know so we can thank you, welcome you to our legacy community, and ensure that we understand and can honor your wishes.

You do not need to share the amount or specific details of your gift.

If you are considering a legacy gift but haven't yet made your plans, we would also be delighted to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.

Please contact American Friends of the School of St Jude to inform us of your plans or for additional information about The School of St Jude by emailing Laurel Ashlock at laurel@afstjude.org.

Have You Already Included The School of St Jude in Your Plans?

If you have already included American Friends of The School of St Jude in your will or estate plans, we would be honored to know. Please consider letting us know so we can thank you, welcome you to our legacy community, and ensure that we understand and can honor your wishes.

You do not need to share the amount or specific details of your gift.

If you are considering a legacy gift but haven't yet made your plans, we would also be delighted to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.

Please contact American Friends of the School of St Jude to inform us of your plans or for additional information about The School of St Jude by emailing Laurel Ashlock at laurel@afstjude.org.

Thank you for your continued support of The School of St Jude. We would be honored to welcome you to our Legacy Society and celebrate your commitment to creating opportunities for generations of St Jude students.