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Proceeds from Culver's 2022 Live the Legacy auction sustain the Culver Fund, which supports Culver's outstanding academic programs, faculty, facilities, and scholarships. Nearly 1,000 individuals are expected to attend and participate during silent and live auction bidding.

The success of the event depends on the support of hundreds of individuals and businesses donating items and experiences for the event, ranging from dinners at local restaurants to concert and sports tickets, getaways, unique experiences and activities, home goods, artwork, and more.

Need ideas of items to donate?
Top-selling auction items include:

-Autographed sports and music memorabilia
-Sports game/concert tickets and special experiences (such as private tours, backstage passes, meet the player/star, etc.)
-Fine wine and spirits
-Fine dining restaurant certificates
-Getaways in hotels or vacation homes
-Flight packages
-Unique event experiences or activities
-Family cultural experiences
-Group activities for students and their friends to experience
-Unique Culver accessories or memorabilia
-Gourmet items


Tax Deductibility
Donations are deductible for income tax purposes to the extent provided by law. Check with your tax adviser to determine the deductibility. The Culver Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. In accordance with current substantiation requirements for donors, if the total value of any item exceeds $5,000, the donor must obtain and provide a qualified appraisal. Donations become the property of the Culver Educational Foundation, and may be packaged with other donations for auction at the discretion of the auction committee.

 

Delivery of Donated Items

Items may be dropped off at Culver Academies – Sally Port/Main Guard (Alumni Office area)

Attention to Mary Szymusiak, Senior Special Events Coordinator or mailed to the address below:

Mary Szymusiak

Senior Special Events Coordinator

1300 Academy Rd.

BOX 132

Culver, IN 46511

 

Pictures say more than words, please email mary.szymusiak@culver.org any images that will help promote your donated item.

 

 

 

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All proceeds benefit the Culver Fund which maintains Culver's legacy of providing exceptional leadership, education and extracurricular development for students and campers.

Thank you for your support!