The Importance of Giving  

Help us make the vision of a high-quality mathematics education for every student a reality by giving to the Mathematics Education Trust (MET). Why is it important to give? Read the MET Case Statement.

Contributions in any amount are welcome (see Disclosure Statement). You may contribute to existing named funds or make a donation to help support all MET programs. Donors contributing at the levels listed below during the fiscal year (from June 1 to May 31) may be acknowledged in the MET Annual Report and a fall issue of NCTM’s Summing Up.

• Grand Benefactor ($1000 or more)  
• Benefactor ($500 to 999)  
• Patron ($250 to 499)  
• Sponsor ($100 to $249)  
• Friend ($50 to 99)

MET will consider new award programs named in honor of individuals and offered for periods of 5, 10, 15 or 20 years.   

In addition, there are other ways to give to MET:   
• Explore planned giving arrangements that benefit both you and the Trust  
• Share the availability of MET grant funds with math teachers (and future teachers)  
• Make valuable suggestions to continually improve MET programs and services.  

Thank you for your contribution to support teachers, reach students, and build futures! Without contributions, we would not be able to award funds.

Planned Giving Opportunities  

Charitable Gifts 
Giving for the benefit of others is a worthwhile way to meet personal and financial objectives. You can use your gift to pay tribute to family members or friends. There are many planned giving arrangements today that benefit both you and the organization that you support. Listed here are donation opportunities available through NCTM's Mathematics Education Trust (MET).

Cash Gift
This is the most popular, convenient and simple method of giving. Cash gifts are deductible up to 50% of your adjusted gross income, with up to a five-year carryover for any unused deductions.

Life Insurance Policy
Donate a life insurance policy that is no longer needed by family or loved ones and it can become a charitable deduction equal to the replacement cost.

Wills and Bequests
Leave a gift to MET in your will, the gift will reduce your estate tax base by the full amount of the bequest and in turn result in lower estate taxes.

Trusts
Can provide long-term benefits to MET, and depending on the type of trust, a partial or full amount will be deductible from your estate tax base. The donor pays no capital gains tax at the time the trust is established. This arrangement may result in significant probate expense savings and speed the process of estate settlement.

Securities
To deduct gifts of appreciated assets, you must have owned the assets for one year and a day. Stocks that qualify may be donated to MET and the fair market value can be deducted from your estate. Gifts of appreciated assets are deductible up to 30% of adjusted gross income in the year of the gift. The unused portion of the deduction can be carried forward for up to five subsequent tax years.

Note: This page is designed to provide general information about charitable gift opportunities. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, please seek the services of a competent professional.  

Thank you for your contribution to support teachers, reach students, and build futures! Without contributions, we would not be able to award funds.

Honorees and Named Funds