Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, which operates at Brookhaven Academy, has been established to receive the benefits of operating as a 501 (c)(3), tax-exempt organization

As a private school, Brookhaven Academy operates without financial support from the federal, state or local government, and it is governed by its own Board of Trustees.  Unlike public schools, which are funded by tax dollars, private schools rely solely upon tuition, fees and proceeds from fundraising to meet operating expenses.

Dollars raised by fundraising efforts are crucial to bridge the gap between tuition income and operating expenses.  The heart of the operating budget includes teachers' salaries, educational materials, and facilities maintenance.  Fundraising keeps tuition down and ensures that a Brookhaven Academy education is accessible to a diverse population.

How Can YOU Help?

Contributions may be unrestricted, or you may specify that your gift go to support specific areas such as academic programs, faculty support, or athletics.

Because Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization, all contributions offer varying degrees of tax deductions and financial benefits for you and your family.  All supporters will receive acknowledgements of contributions for tax purposes.

Giving Opportunities

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Money from special activities such as the Fall Festival, concession stand sales, cupcake days, tribute library books, specialty items, etc. goes toward a variety of general operating needs of the school.

ANNUAL FUND
This is the most effective way to maintain modest tuition fees, maintain and expand campus facilities, and make up the difference between tuition and the actual cost of educating our students.  Each donor is asked to participate at one of the following levels appropriate to their circumstances:

Blue Club White Club Patron Club Honor Club Spirit Club Cougar Club Benefactors Club Grand Benefactors Club

$5.00 - $49.00 $50.00 - $99.00 $100.00 - $249.00 $250.00 - $499.00 $500.00 - $999.00 $1,000.00 - $4,999.00 $5,000.00 - $9,999.00 $10,000.00 +

MATCHING GIFTS
Many companies match donations that their employees make to educational institutions.  Ask your employer about matching programs, and include the appropriate forms when making your contribution.

TRIBUTE & MEMORIAL GIVING
This is a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a student, teacher, alumni, relative, friend or business associate.  Contributions can be given to honor any occasion or special event, or in the memory of a special individual. Your designee will receive an acknowledgement of your gift.  The amount of the donation will remain confidential.

IN-KIND GOODS & SERVICES
Individuals, companies, and corporations can support Brookhaven Academy through the donation of goods and services.  Friends have been doing this for years in a varieties of ways, from donating lawn services, personal book collections for the library, items for the Fall Festival Auction, preparing food for special events, or building bleachers. Now donors can receive tax benefits for these services.

ENDOWMENTS
An endowment is a fund that is kept in perpetuity from which only annual earnings may be spent for the specified purpose.  The principal of the contribution is not spent.  Donors may create and name an endowment with a gift of $10,000.00 or more.  Donors can also contribute to an existing endowed fund.

PLANNED & DEFERRED GIFTS
These are gifts arranged during a donor's lifetime, but may not actually be received by the Foundation until a later date.  Gifts such as those made through a will, charitable gift annuities, life insurance, stocks & bonds, retirement plans assets, real estate or other types of tangible property.  Estate gifts can also provide significant tax advantages to certain donors.  Always consult your financial advisor or attorney when considering charitable gift planning.

All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.  Payments should be made to Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation, Inc., VISA and MasterCard are also accepted.

If you should have questions or would like further information on Giving Opportunities contact Dr. Miller Hammill at 601.833.4041.