Class of 2023 Senior Gift

Class of '23, 9th Grade
The Senior Class Gift is a special effort that marks the culmination of the Grace experience and leaves a lasting legacy. Your gift supports two funds that speak directly to Grace’s core values: the Fund for Student Support and the Fund for Faculty Enrichment.

The Fund for Student Support

The Fund for Student Support provides for things that go beyond the classroom, enabling all students, regardless of financial constraints, to take part in all that Grace has to offer. This fund allows the school to meet students’ needs as they arise and can include anything from tutoring to internships, international exchange programs, covering the cost of transportation to college visits, and more.

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    Examples of recent needs supported by the Fund for Student Support include:
    • Testing showed that a student’s struggles were not due to learning disabilities but to hearing loss. After insurance, the fund paid the balance for hearing aids for the student.
    • A GCS graduate did not have transportation to get to her college; the fund rented a car so that her parents could take her there.
    • Several students eligible to go on the school’s international exchange programs could not afford the added fees. The fund made up the difference between the cost and what they were able to pay.
    • A rising senior had no way to visit a college to which she had applied; the fund bought tickets to send her for an interview.
    • When the school determines that a student needs outside tutoring, and the parents cannot afford it, the support fund will cover the cost.

The Fund for Faculty Enrichment

The Fund for Faculty Enrichment supports travel grants and cultural opportunities for faculty members. The experiences afforded through this fund are both personally and professionally rewarding and enable faculty to enhance curricula in exciting new ways.

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  • Excerpts from travel grant applications


    Israel and Jordan: “I designed a trip that combines Christian, Jewish and Muslim historical, modern day and religious sites. I feel as if one cannot truly understand the Israeli Palestinian conflict without having spent some time in the Holy Land. This journey…held intellectual, religious and emotional aspects.”
     
    South Africa: “As a high school student I remember studying about apartheid and being amazed that such a system could exist in the ‘modern” world’….I wanted to visit the nation of South Africa to learn about its history, culture and the now defunct system of apartheid…and the legacy of Nelson Mandela.”
     
    Namibia: “Namibia is one of the youngest countries in the world. It was a German colony…became part of South Africa…until independence in 1990.  Its constitution is one of very few in the world that includes a provision for environmental conservation.  I would like to see firsthand how Namibia has progressed into a young, stable democracy.”
     
    Alaska: “I wanted to witness the pristine wilderness…simply being in the land that drove prospectors to take such extreme measures in their quest to strike it rich. I gained a far broader perspective on the precious resources the United States has in Alaska…and this trip enriched my teaching.”

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is the Senior Class Gift?

    The Senior Class Gift is a special effort that marks the culmination of the Grace experience and leaves a lasting legacy. Gifts support the Fund for Student Support and the Fund for Faculty Enrichment. Every family in the senior class is asked to participate and make a stretch gift, which will look different for everyone.

  • What does the Senior Class Gift support?

    The Senior Class Gift supports the Fund for Student Support and the Fund for Faculty Enrichment.
     
    The Fund for Student Support provides for things that go beyond the classroom, helping to ensure that all students, regardless of financial constraints, can take part in everything that Grace has to offer. Examples of recent support include: fees for international exchange programs, tutoring, and the cost of transportation to college visits.
     
    The Fund for Faculty Enrichment, supports travel grants and cultural opportunities for faculty members. The experiences afforded through this fund enable faculty to enhance curricula in exciting new ways.

  • Is donating to the Senior Class Gift different from donating to the Annual Fund?

    Yes. The Senior Class Gift is a special initiative, separate from the Annual Fund. We ask families in the senior class to contribute to the Senior Class Gift in lieu of contributing to the Annual Fund with a stretch gift. For more information about the Annual Fund, please click here. 

  • How much should I give?

    We ask that you make Grace a philanthropic priority and support the Senior Class Gift with a special, stretch gift in honor of this milestone in your family’s life. This will look different for everyone. All gifts are appreciated and it takes everyone to reach 100% participation! Our goal this year is $250,000.
     
    Many employers offer matching grants which can make any dollar amount go farther. Click here to see if your employer will match your gift.

  • When should I make my gift?

    Giving (or making a pledge) early, allows us to maximize the opportunities that we can offer our students and faculty. Gifts or pledges should be made by April 1. Pledge payments are due before June 30. The total raised will be announced at the Senior Dinner.

  • How do I make my gift?

    There are many ways to give. To make your pledge or donate online, please click here. You can also make your gift by check, wire or stock transfer, or give via a Donor Advised Fund.
     
    Payments can be made via monthly/installment giving. For more information, please visit our Ways of Giving page or call the Advancement Office at 212-475-5609.

  • Are donations tax-deductible?

    Yes. Grace Church School is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization under the Federal IRS code and all contributions are tax deductible.


 


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