GIVING TO HARPETH HALL
The Annual Fund
The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of the fundraising program at Harpeth Hall. As an independent school, Harpeth Hall receives no government funding and relies on tuition and charitable gifts as the primary sources of funding.
How does my gift to The Annual Fund help the school?
Unrestricted gifts to The Annual Fund immediately benefit each student and faculty member by enriching all academic and co-curricular programs. Gifts also support faculty professional development, financial aid, service learning, and the maintenance of our campus. Funds raised are used in the same year they are received.
Who contributes to The Annual Fund?
Alumnae, parents of current students, parents of alumnae, grandparents, faculty, trustees, foundations, matching gifts from corporations, and friends of Harpeth Hall all support the school through The Annual Fund. In 2020-2021, nearly 3,000 donors gave gifts totaling more than $2.2 million to The Annual Fund.
How much should I give?
Every gift, no matter the amount, is essential to Harpeth Hall’s success. All donors at all levels are recognized in our Annual Report on Philanthropy.
When and how may I give?
Participation by each family every year is important. Gifts made by check, credit card, or with appreciated securities may be given between July 1 and June 30 of each school year.
How do matching gifts work?
If you or your spouse work for a company that matches charitable contributions, you may be able to double or triple the amount of your gift. Information is available through your company’s human resources department.
Capital Campaigns and Endowment
Harpeth Hall conducts capital campaigns periodically for bricks and mortar projects and for its endowment. While gifts to The Annual Fund support the daily operations of the school, charitable gifts for capital projects have built the campus that our students enjoy today. From the Ann Scott Carell Library and the Athletic and Wellness Center, to the Bullard Bright IDEA Lab, each building is the result of individual philanthropy and a commitment to providing educational excellence for girls. Gifts to Harpeth Hall’s endowment provide a permanent source of support for faculty salaries, financial aid, and the longterm maintenance of our campus. Planned gifts may also be directed to endowment. It is our hope that families will support The Annual Fund each year, as well as capital campaigns when underway.
Planned Giving
Planned gifts generally evolve from estate planning. These gifts range from simple bequests to life-income gifts or creative arrangements using retirement-plan benefits. Making a planned gift may allow donors to give more in the future than is possible today and may provide tax advantages or income for a term of years or life. The Founders Society recognizes all individuals who have committed to supporting the school with a planned gift.
For More Information
Contact Director of Advancement, Susan Moll at moll@harpethhall.org, or Director of Annual Giving, Tracy Campbell at campbell@harpethhall.org. You may also refer to the Giving section at HarpethHall.org.
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