Ways to Give

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Show your commitment to Berkeley by making a pledge now to pay at a time that is most convenient for you. All Berkeley Fund pledges are due in full by June 30. Major gifts may be paid in cash at the time of commitment or in installments over three to five years with a signed gift agreement for the entire amount of the pledge.

To make a pledge today, contact Anne Cox Williams ’02, Director of the Berkeley Fund and Alumni Annual Giving, at williann@berkeleyprep.org.

Make checks payable to Berkeley Preparatory School. Note on the check memo line the designation of the gift.

Many donors choose to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds because they can have a large impact on our mission, while providing potential tax benefits, including avoidance of capital gains taxes. Please reach out to Laura Rowe Grams, Director of Institutional Advancement, at gramslau@berkeleyprep.org for information on how to make a stock gift.

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a personal charitable giving account held by an individual in which donors receive an immediate tax deduction for contributions at a minimum level to their DAF, then can recommend grants from the fund to 501c3 charities like Berkeley Preparatory School. If you have an existing DAF through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon Charitable, you can designate gifts to Berkeley directly:

Berkeley Preparatory School

4811 Kelly Road

Tampa, FL 33615

Berkeley’s tax I.D. number is 59-1292802

Please visit our Gift Planning webpage for additional information.

Please reach out to Laura Rowe Grams, Director of Institutional Advancement, at gramslau@berkeleyprep.org for information on how to make a gift via wire transfer. 

Berkeley Preparatory School accepts cryptocurrency gifts through a secure platform, The Giving Block. To make a gift, please use the form below.

In accordance with the Berkeley Preparatory School Fundraising Policy Statement, all contributions of cryptocurrency are converted to cash immediately upon acceptance and cannot be refunded for any reason. Donors will receive an electronic charitable gift receipt with comprehensive details about each transaction. Donors may wish to consult their tax advisor about the tax consequences of making a cryptocurrency gift, as well as the documentation required in order to claim a deduction.

Many companies offer matching gift programs, which encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some provide matching funds to support employee volunteer gifts. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift.

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A family member, faculty member, student, alumna or alumnus, friend, or loved one may be honored through a special named or memorial gift to Berkeley. Many varied opportunities exist, and the Office of Institutional Advancement can assist with arrangements on an individual basis. Please reach out to Laura Rowe Grams, Director of Institutional Advancement, at gramslau@berkeleyprep.org for more information on making a memorial or named gift.

Donations of equipment, materials, or other valuable items for Berkeley’s classrooms, libraries, offices, or facilities are considered gifts in kind. Acceptance of items is subject to usage and space constraints. Individuals may contact Laura Rowe Grams, Director of Institutional Advancement, at gramslau@berkeleyprep.org to donate a gift in kind.

Planned giving presents an opportunity for donors to structure a gift that not only provides for the future of our young people, but also achieves a variety of financial objectives. Deferred gifts include bequests, life insurance, trusts, and gifts of stock or real estate. If you would like more information, the Office of Institutional Advancement can assist with arrangements on an individual basis.

The acceptance of real estate is made on a case-by-case basis. The primary criteria is that the gift will further the mission of Berkeley Preparatory School. Individuals may contact Laura Rowe Grams, Director of Institutional Advancement, at gramslau@berkeleyprep.org for more information.

Gifts of tangible personal property are accepted on a case-by-case basis. The primary criteria is that the gift will further the mission of Berkeley Preparatory School. Individuals may contact Laura Rowe Grams, Director of Institutional Advancement, at gramslau@berkeleyprep.org for more information.

The acceptance of life insurance is made on a case-by-case basis. The primary criteria is that the gift will further the mission of Berkeley Preparatory School. Individuals may contact Laura Rowe Grams, Director of Institutional Advancement, at gramslau@berkeleyprep.org for more information.

Gifts designated for a specific program, purchase, or other need that is not included in the budget are categorized as special gifts. All special gifts must be approved by and coordinated with the Office of Institutional Advancement. Please reach out to Laura Rowe Grams, Director of Institutional Advancement, at gramslau@berkeleyprep.org for more information.