The Annual Fund is your opportunity to participate with the Ursuline Academy community in reaching its fundraising goals for the school. The aim of Ursuline Academy's Annual Fund is to meet the needs of our present students, and to ensure that the multifaceted, value-oriented educational experience provided by Ursuline Academy will continue for deserving students who seek it in the future.
For more than 50 years, parents, alumnae, and friends of Ursuline Academy have shared in each facet of its mission - educating young women prepared and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Ursuline Academy draws strength from its rich history and traditions. However, most important among our goals is to preserve and enhance the quality and excellence of today's Ursuline education, as well as secure the continuation of high standards and innovation planning in the future.
Every gift, regardless of size, is important, and every person who gives is essential, because your participation at any level sends the message that you value Ursuline Academy and its reputation for excellence and tradition of service.
Giving
There are many different and creative ways to make a gift to Ursuline Academy, all of which are tax deductible:
Cash
Cash is one of the most standard and familiar ways to give. Simply write a check to support this year's annual fund. You can also make an on-line giving using your credit card.
Pledges
You can increase your annual gift to Ursuline Academy by making a pledge for payment over several months. Pledges for the Annual Fund may be made for payment any time between now and June 30th of the current academic year.
Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds
Securities are excellent ways to give, particularly if they have appreciated in value. The full market value of the stock is tax deductible, not just the original investment cost. Thus, you can avoid capital gains taxes. Check with a broker about how to make this type of gift.
Property
Both real estate and personal property qualify as charitable gifts that would benefit Ursuline Academy through the Annual Fund. Consider real estate such as residences, land, and buildings as well as antiques, jewelry, artwork/coin collections, or other collectibles. (Appraisal would be part of your gift.)
Business and In-Kind Gifts
Businesses can make gifts and receive tax deductions as well. Businesses can give gifts of inventory, equipment, materials, and services as well as cash. If you own your own business, giving through your business is another way to benefit Ursuline Academy and positively impact your taxes. Individuals may make in-kind gifts of equipment, supplies, and materials, and in-kind gifts are also tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Matching Gifts
If you are an employee or a participating retiree of a company or corporation with a matching gifts program, a gift to Ursuline Academy's Annual Fund may qualify to be matched by your company. Many company matching gifts programs now include gifts to secondary schools, and a matching gift increases the value of your contribution. Check with your employer.
Giving Levels
Each gift to the Annual Fund is important and appreciated. As you consider your circumstances and participation, we offer the following Giving Levels:
THE SERVIAM SOCIETY
St. Angela Merici Circle $15,000 and up
President's Circle $10,000 - $14,999
Principal's Circle $7,500 - $9,999
The Academy Circle $5,000 - $7,499
Ursuline Circle $2,500 - $4,999
Partners in the Mission $1,500 - $2,499
Educator's Circle $1,000 - $1,499
ACADEMY PATRON SOCIETY
Benefactor's Circle $500 - $999
Green & White Circle $250 - $499
Century Circle $100 - $249
Friends Circle $1 - $99
Unless otherwise designated, gifts at each giving level contribute unrestricted monies to the Ursuline Academy Annual Fund and are an immediate source of support for our students' education.
Your gift will.....
Assist Ursuline Academy in its goal of justly compensating our dedicated faculty
Hold down the cost of tuition
Help maintain and improve curriculum
Provide instructional materials and support services
Assist in necessary maintenance of and improvements to the physical plant
Benefit you with a tax deduction for making a charitable gift
Memorial Gifts and Gifts in Honor
A gift may be given to the Annual Fund in memory of a loved one or in honor of a family member, friend, or special teacher. In honor gifts are a wonderful way to acknowledge a birthday or other special occasion, and all such gifts are acknowledged to the donor and the honoree.
Designating Your Gift
While unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund are very important because they allow greater flexibility and can be used wherever needed, you may designate your gift if you so choose. You may decide to direct your gift to benefit a scholarship fund, the library, the fine arts (drama/music/art) or athletics.
Please make all checks payable to Ursuline Academy. Gifts are deductible for federal tax purposes to the extent permitted by law. For additional information, please contact:
Advancement Office Ursuline Academy 85 Lowder Street Dedham, MA 02026 781-326-6161 x123
