The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of East Woods' fundraising efforts. Annual Fund tax-deductible gifts provide available dollars that have an immediate impact on the day-to-day vibrancy of East Woods – supporting competitive faculty salaries, financial aid, books, field trips, athletic programs and special events. It offsets the difference between the tuition collected and the operational expenses of the school. The gap between tuition and the cost of educating each child is more than $3,000 per student.
Each year we ask everyone to make a gift to the Annual Fund. Every gift is important because it is a gift of participation which signals community support and helps in asking for charitable support from philanthropic foundations. Our goal? To have 100% parent participation and strengthened community participation each year. We encourage you to help us meet this goal.
Gifts to the Annual Fund range from $25 to $10,000 or more. Every donation demonstrates a commitment to East Woods and its mission. While leadership gifts are key to setting the foundation to help us meet our goals, smaller gifts add up and are equally important and equally appreciated.
Giving levels:
- Founders Society $10,000 and above
- East Woods Circle $5,000 to $9,999
- Headmaster’s Society $3,000 to $4,999
- Shield Society $1,000 to $2,999
- Green & White Team $500 to $999
- Spartans Society $250 to $499
- Century Circle Up to $249
Ways of giving include:
Cash The easiest way to give to East Woods is with a gift of cash. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law and can be paid by check or credit card (Visa or MasterCard). For your convenience, you may make a gift by Online Giving.
A gift of appreciated securities is a popular alternative to a cash gift because it offers a two-fold tax savings. It provides you with an income tax deduction (equal to the fair market value at the date of transfer) and may reduce capital gains tax.
To transfer stock, please request transfer instructions by calling the Development Office at 516-922-4400 x107. Please inform us which securities and the number of shares that you will be transferring.
The school’s corporate name is “East Woods School.” The school’s tax identification number is 11-1554072.
You can increase the size of your gift by taking advantage of a corporate matching gift program, if available through your place of work. Your gift may be doubled or even tripled by your employer. Simply complete the matching gift form, available through your employer’s personnel office, and enclose it with your gift.
For more information on giving opportunities available at East Woods School, please contact the Development Office at 516-922-4400 x107.