“Tuition keeps an institution running. Philanthropy transforms it.”
Independent Schools thrive when their communities are actively involved in the life of the school building fellowship and supporting school programs. St. Margaret’s Episcopal School benefits from the foresight and generosity of parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who embrace and actively support the school mission.
As a member of the St. Margaret’s community, you have joined the ranks of families that came before you and those here today that have partnered with the school to ensure the delivery of our mission in the education of each child.
We ask for each family’s support through volunteerism and philanthropy in meaningful ways:
Sustained Giving - through 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund, support of fundraising events like Forever Plaid, the Tartan Open, and through other giving opportunities.
Engaged Volunteerism – through involvement with the Parent Teacher Fellowship, the Admissions Office and the Advancement Office in support of the life of our school and programs that benefit all students.
Private, ongoing support is essential to the long-term stability and success of the school. You make a significant difference in the life of St. Margaret’s and the present and future of our students. All gifts are welcome and appreciated – a gift to St. Margaret’s is an investment in our students.
Most gifts to St. Margaret’s are cash contributions. For your convenience, you can use a credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express), check or cash.
Gifts in-kind are non-monetary items of tangible property such as equipment, art, collectibles, and other personal assets or materials that represent value to the school. Acceptance of gifts in-kind is restricted to gifts that support the mission of the school. The school will not assign a value to an in-kind gift except for internal purposes. Gifts in-kind of $500 or more require IRS Form 8283 to be claimed as a deduction. Gifts of $5,000 or more also require an independent appraiser’s signature on IRS Form 8283. For information on tax deductibility, please consult your tax advisor. For additional information, or for questions regarding gifts in-kind, please contact the Advancement Office at (949) 661-0108 ext. 1318.
Did you know your employer may sponsor a matching gift program that could help you double or even triple your support by leveraging this program? Please contact your Human Resources department for information on whether yours is a matching gift company.
Gifts of stock or mutual fund shares provide immediate support to the school. You may be able to realize substantial tax savings by making a gift of stock. For information on potential tax savings, please contact your tax advisor. To make a gift of stock and realize potential tax benefits, please follow these instructions.
An independent preschool through grade 12 college-preparatory day school in Orange County, California
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
St. Margaret's Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid, hiring and athletic policies or in other school-administered programs.