Item Donations
More than 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, ranging from dinners at local restaurants to concert and sports tickets, and from getaways to home goods, artwork, and more.
Need ideas of items to donate?
Top-selling auction items include:
- Autographed sports and music memorabilia
- Tickets to sporting events and concerts
- Unique experiences or activities
- Wine and spirits
- Fine dining restaurant certificates
- Getaways in hotels or vacation homes
- Flight packages
- Group activities for students and their friends to experience
- One of a kind Culver accessories & 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
Live The Legacy Auction
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.
