THE SYCAMORE FUND
For 36 years, Sycamore School students have benefitted from those who have given generously of their time, talent, and treasure. The vibrant life of our school is made possible by the ongoing philanthropic support and volunteerism of all community members including parents, Board members, staff, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, foundations, corporations, and friends.
The Sycamore Fund is the school’s highest fundraising priority. As with many independent schools, Sycamore relies on our community to give annually to help us fund projects and programs that make us the unique school we are. Your tax-deductible donation goes to work immediately, benefiting students in the current academic year. Your gift affects their daily experience and is a direct investment in:
- Financial aid for qualifying students
- Professional development for our talented and dedicated faculty
- An encouraging and competitive athletics program
Every gift makes an immediate impact, is deeply valued and goes towards the exceptional educational experience that Sycamore provides.
Sycamore encourages donors to make a gift or pledge prior to January 8, 2022. We call that campaign 100 in 100.
Sycamore encourages donors to make a gift or pledge prior to January 8, 2022. We call that campaign 100 in 100.
Our unique mission of providing an accelerated and enriched education to gifted students and our successful track record of helping students reach their potential differentiate us from other schools. However, a Sycamore School education is not sustained by tuition alone. Generous donations each year make a significant difference. With the continued support of our community, Sycamore will continue to be one of the top independent schools for gifted students in the country.
GIVING LEVELS
Head of School Circle*: $2,500 and above9
Leader: $1,000 to $2,499
Supporter: $500 to $999
Friend: $1 to $499
*Donors at the Head of School Circle are invited to attend a reception with the Head of School and Board of Trustees in the spring to acknowledge their generosity.
Sycamore Fund gifts are recognized annually in the Sycamore magazine according to giving level.
MATCHING GIFTS
Some employers will match your gift. Simply submit a matching gift form, often available on your company’s website or from the Human Resources Department along with confirmation of your gift or pledge. Our Advancement Office will handle the processing.
SECURITIES/STOCK GIFTS
Gifts of appreciated securities offer you two-fold tax savings. First, you do not pay capital gains tax on the increased value of the securities. Second, you are entitled to a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities on the date the gift was given. Directions on how to give a gift of appreciated securities are available from Holly Lee, Director of Advancement lee.holly@sycamoreschool.org
317.202.2504
317.202.2504
SYCAMORE SOCIETY
The Sycamore Society recognizes and honors individuals who provide support for Sycamore in their wills, trusts, life insurance designations, and other planned gifts. Your investment funds the Financial Aid Endowment, which attracts and retains gifted students at Sycamore. As you choose where to invest your estate funds, we hope you will consider a gift to Sycamore School. For more information, please contact Holly Lee.
email / lee.holly@sycamoreschool.org
email / lee.holly@sycamoreschool.org
IN HONOR OR TRIBUTE GIFTS
Making a gift to the Sycamore Fund in honor or in memory of a loved one or cherished teacher is a wonderful way to pay tribute to him/her. We will send an acknowledgment to the honoree or family of the honoree as well as provide you with a receipt for your tax-deductible contribution. Teachers receive special letters telling them of your gift. When giving online, in the comment box below, tell us about your tribute/in honor of/in memory of the gift.
Making a gift to the Sycamore Fund in honor or in memory of a loved one or cherished teacher is a wonderful way to pay tribute to him/her. We will send an acknowledgment to the honoree or family of the honoree as well as provide you with a receipt for your tax-deductible contribution. Teachers receive special letters telling them of your gift. When giving online, in the comment box below, tell us about your tribute/in honor of/in memory of the gift.
The 2021 100% in 100 days campaign for the Sycamore Fund will soon be underway! All parents, faculty and staff members, alumni, parents of alumni, trustees, grandparents, and friends are invited to support the school by making a philanthropic gift from October 1, 2021 – January 8, 2022.
Gifts from the Sycamore School community are crucial to the ongoing academic and financial health of the school, and ensure that Sycamore continues to provide highly gifted students with the support and education they need to lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives.
Last year, with the help of the Sycamore Fund, Sycamore was able to respond to the COVID crisis by purchasing an air ionizer that improved the air quality for the whole building. We renovated some Middle School spaces to increase classroom square footage, which assisted with the spacing requirements of COVID management. In addition, we doubled our cleaning budget and increased our technology bandwidth as a direct response to distance learning needs. All of these necessities were met along with assisting with more than $860,000 in financial aid for deserving students.
Thank you for helping us reach our goal of 100% parent participation in 100 days by considering an online gift. If you would like to make a tribute gift or a gift in honor of someone, please list the name(s) of the honoree(s) in the comment box below.
GIVING FAQ
List of 5 frequently asked questions.
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