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The Eagle Hill Fund

The Eagle Hill Fund is an annual community-driven fundraising effort that ensures a personalized, transformative, and interdisciplinary educational experience for every Eagle Hill student.

The spirit of philanthropy is a vital component in the current fiscal health and breadth of the Eagle Hill experience, and the Eagle Hill Fund is an essential part of the school’s annual operating budget.

Questions? Contact Development Officer Linda J. Miller (L.Miller@eaglehill.org)

Eagle Hill Fund Goals:

100% parent participation
100% Board of Trustees, faculty and staff participation
To raise $1,000,000 during the 21-22 school year

MAKE A GIFT TO THE EAGLE HILL FUND TODAY!

What does my gift support?

Ways to Give

Appreciated Securities

Appreciated securities are sometimes considered when a donor wishes to take a tax deduction on the full value of the gift and avoid capital gains on the transfer. In many cases, the actual cost to the donor is far less than the value of the gift to the school. For questions, contact Lisa Ferraro (L.Ferraro@eaglehill.org), Director of Development. Click here for instructions for making a gift of stock.

In general, it is not advisable to give securities that are presently worth less than you paid for them. If the sale of stocks or bonds would result in a deductible loss, it is usually to your advantage to sell them to establish a tax loss and then donate the proceeds to Eagle Hill School. We consider this a creative way to make lemonade out of lemons!

Donor Advised Fund

Matching Gifts

More than 1,000 businesses and companies match donations by their employees and retirees to independent and private schools.

Donors initiate the process by contacting their company's human resources department or corporate foundation for the appropriate forms. Donors receive credit from Eagle Hill School for both their original gift and the matching gift. The combined amount is recognized in our Giving Report in the Fall issue of our school magazine.

Financial Aid

Endowed scholarship funds are those that provide a specific dollar amount, usually in honor of someone, to a student who fulfills the criteria as set by the school's scholarship committee.

Individuals, families, foundations, or corporations may:

(1) Set up an endowed scholarship fund in honor of their family, their foundation, or someone of significance, with a minimum of $50,000, and must be approved by the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.

(2) Fund the yearly cost of tuition for one or more students by contacting Lisa Ferraro, Director of Development.

Pledge Gifts

For some of our donors, a pledge gift makes it easier for them to manage their donation over a longer period of time. If you pledge for our fiscal year of July 1 to June 30, the Development Office will send reminders to ensure that your gift is recorded by fiscal year-end.

We encourage pledges made before November 30 as this allows the Board of Trustees to set the next fiscal budget with foreknowledge of anticipated funds.

FAQs About Giving

Why doesn't our tuition cover all school expenses?

Tuition pays for Eagle Hill’s core academic mission. While it is necessary to raise tuition to keep pace with inflation, we are careful to minimize these increases to ensure access to all students that qualify for an Eagle Hill education. If we were to raise tuition to cover the actual cost per student, the academic experience would be compromised for all of our students, regardless of their ability to pay.

Will everyone know how much my family contributes?

If we can't give generously, should we give at all?

Yes! Recognizing that tuition is a challenge for many families, and everyone’s giving capacity is different, we ask that everyone in the Eagle Hill community give to the best of their ability and to make Eagle Hill a philanthropic priority. Your commitment speaks volumes to prospective families, foundations, corporations and grant makers who determine their interest in supporting our school based on the parent participation rate. Gifts to the Eagle Hill Fund range from $5-$100,000. The average gift from current parents is $1,808. Your contribution to the Eagle Hill Fund sends a strong message about your commitment to Eagle Hill and the education your student is receiving. Last year 100% of the Board of Trustees and faculty and staff gave to the Eagle Hill Fund.

Will I be called at home for solicitations?

The Development Office sends out a variety of solicitations throughout the year: letters, cards, emails, etc. While we make every attempt to connect with our donors in these ways, a peer phone call is often the best way to communicate and help answer any questions about the Eagle Hill Fund and other opportunities for giving. As well, it is a nice way to make a connection, schedule a coffee, or just share experiences. If you prefer not to receive a solicitation call at home, you may make your gift prior to the call period in early November and your name will be removed from the call list.