In an exciting development for supporters of Kingswood College, USA-based donors can now enjoy tax benefits for their contributions thanks to a new partnership with the Rhodes University Trust (RUT) USA.

This collaboration ensures that current and future donors in the United States can continue to support Kingswood College while taking advantage of tax incentives available to US taxpayers.

The Rhodes University Trust USA, established in 1992 and fully operational since 1993, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Its primary mission is to provide funding and support for educational activities conducted by Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa.

Through this partnership, Kingswood donors in the USA can now make tax-deductible contributions via the RUT USA’s established procedures. The trust accepts both electronic transfers and online donations, which are transferred to Kingswood intermittently.

The RUT USA is managed by a dedicated board of trustees who volunteer their time and expertise – click here to see a full breakdown of each member. The Trust Chairperson Donovan Neale-May, Secretary Trevor Hastie and Treasurer Desmond Low-Kum are based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

USA-based supporters of Kingswood are interested in making tax-deductible donations or learning more about this opportunity can visit www.rhodesalumni.com and download this document for additional information and donation procedures.

This partnership represents a significant step in strengthening international support for Kingswood and ensuring that US-based alumni and friends can continue to contribute to the school’s growth and development while enjoying the benefits of tax-efficient giving.

Kingswood is incredibly grateful to the RUT USA Trustees for the invaluable role they are playing for Kingswood, all done in the name of supporting educational opportunities for all. We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on our school and by extension Rhodes University in the years to come.

Making a donation

Download this document for additional information and donation procedures

Should you have any questions or queries about this partnership please contact Mrs Megan Erasmus, Kingswood’s
Foundation Manager, on +27 46 6036614 or m.erasmus@kingswoodcollege.com.