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A TRADITION OF GENEROSITY
INVESTING IN TRADITION
In 1926, Dr. Aaron Coburn and a few fellow visionaries provided the leadership and funds to establish Wooster School. Since its inception, Wooster has relied on the generosity of parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to fulfill its mission. Strong participation in Annual Giving from every member of the community ensures that Wooster maintains and extends our success in teaching young people the four cardinal principles: Religion, Intellectual Excellence, Simplicity, and Hard Work. Wooster continues to graduate students with sound habits of heart and mind, and strength of character for life’s journey.
WHY DO WE NEED Ag?
Typical of the majority of independent schools, tuition and fees do not cover the true cost of a Wooster education. There is a deficit per student after expenses are subtracted from tuition and endowment income. Annual Giving is vitally important as it helps close the gap between tuition and the real cost of educating a student at Wooster. As our Annual Giving grows to $1 million, it will supply the same spending power as the earnings on a $25 million endowment. Because presently our endowment is approximately $5.5 million, our endowment earnings are modest and Wooster relies heavily on the funds that Ag generates to provide our students and faculty with the best available resources.
WHY IS Ag SO IMPORTANT TO OUR STUDENTS?
Every single one of our students benefits from Wooster’s legacy of generosity. Every Wooster student past and present is the recipient of the partial “scholarship” Annual Giving has provided. All have benefited from the philanthropy of those who came before. It is this tradition of generosity that has allowed Wooster from its earliest days to remain committed to excellence and to diversity.
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A TRADITION OF GENEROSITY
Wooster School has been raising these critical unrestricted funds to benefit our students and faculty for more than 56 years.
- Foundations and corporations consider the percentage of parent, alumni, and faculty participation especially in making their decision to support Wooster.
- Traditionally, Annual Giving provides approximately 6% of the School’s operating budget
- Unrestricted dollars from Ag provide the Headmaster and The Board with the flexibility to respond to opportunities that will provide the greatest benefit to our students and faculty.
- Annual Giving begins July 1 and ends June 30.
- Every contribution is fully tax deductible and can help reduce one’s total tax liability.
- All our Ag donors are gratefully acknowledged for their generosity in Wooster School’s Annual Report.
To contribute to Ag contact:
THE 1926 ASSOCIATES
The 1926 Associates was created to honor Wooster’s founding. Commemorating the tradition of generosity that has sustained Wooster School since 1926, this association recognizes our most generous alumni, current and past parents, grandparents and friends who contribute $1,000 or more during the fiscal year. Leadership level gifts are particularly critical to the School’s fiscal well-being and Wooster’s success in fulfilling its mission each year.
$20,000 and above
$10,000 and above
$5,000 - $9,999
$2,500 - $4,999
$2,000 - $2,499
$1,000 – 1,999
THE YOUNG ALUMNI LEADERS
Support from young alumni (1-15 years since graduation) is vital to Wooster’s evolution and the fulfillment of its mission. We hope to encourage a lifetime habit of giving to Wooster.
15th Reunion $1,000
14th year out $900
13th year out $800
12th year out $700
11th year out $600
10th Reunion $500
9th year out $400
8th year out $300
7th year out $250
6th year out $200
5th Reunion $150
4th year out $125
3rd year out $100
2nd year out $75
1st year out $50
New graduate $25
WOOSTER PARTNERS
Wooster School values every gift – regardless of its size. Participation at every level of giving is critical to the School’s success in carrying on its mission and traditions. We are honored to recognize all gifts from $1 to $999 to Ag in our Annual Report.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
Cash/Check Direct cash gifts offer a full tax-deduction for the full amount of the gift.
Credit Card We accept Visa/Master Card and American Express.
Pledges Pledges offer the flexibility to spread your gifts out over time. All pledges must be fulfilled by June 30, the end of our fiscal year.
Appreciated Securities Gifts of appreciated stocks support Wooster’s mission and may provide significant tax savings. For more information and stock delivery instructions, please contact:
Matching Gifts Many companies offer matching gift programs as incentives to their employees who make charitable gifts. Some companies will match up to twice the amount of your contribution. Check with your company’s human resource department for an application and more information.
Planned Gifts Gifts through estate planning proclaim one’s faith in Wooster School and the value of its mission and traditions. These gifts strengthen the School’s financial position and build the endowment, thereby enhancing and perpetuating the School’s influence on future generations of students. Such gifts also enable the donor to enjoy significant tax benefits, including the avoidance of capital gains. For further information, please contact:
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