Giving

Giving Opportunities

Ways To Make An Impact

Explore the opportunities to support St. Edmund’s Academy. Your gift will make an impact on our program, our students, and our future.

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  • Annual Giving

    Annual Giving provides current-use funding to uphold the strong foundation of our school while we build for a dynamic future. It sustains our commitment to Core Values and character education that have long been the hallmark of a St. Edmund’s Academy education by supporting the day to day needs of our students and faculty.

    THE SEA FUND
    The SEA Fund raises unrestricted dollars to support the current operating budget. This helps offset what tuition doesn’t cover, and allows us to direct funding to the areas of greatest need.

    THE 1947 SOCIETY
    The 1947 Society, St. Edmund’s Academy’s leadership giving society, was created to honor the school’s founding and to recognize the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends who continue the school’s tradition of philanthropy. Donors who give $1,000 or above annually are recognized with membership in The 1947 Society.
    FOUNDERS CIRCLE ($10,000+)
    HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE ($5,000 - $9,999)
    MEDALLION CIRCLE ($2,000 - $4,999)
    MUDGE CIRCLE ($1,000 - $1,999)

    SEA12 (Monthly Giving)
    SEA12 is St. Edmund's Academy’s automated monthly giving program, designed to support the SEA Fund. By becoming a SEA12 donor, you make a difference year-round through automated monthly contributions of $5 or more via credit card. After a simple one-time setup, your card will be charged automatically each month for 12 months. Whether you prefer to give a small, consistent amount or break a larger donation into manageable payments, we deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting our mission and vision!

    HEAD OF SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT FUND
    The Head of School Student Support Fund provides discretionary tuition support to current students experiencing an unanticipated financial hardship. For example, this fund provided essential support to a family facing unexpected job loss, ensuring their children continued receiving a consistent, high-quality SEA education without interruption. Each year, the Head of School will assess the landscape of our student body to determine those students who will benefit from this additional support, enabling them to continue to thrive at St. Edmund’s Academy. Students who receive this support have a proven track record of positive contributions to SEA both in and out of the classroom as well as an unwavering commitment to the Core Values for which the school stands.

    DONOR ADVISED FUND (DAF)
    A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account that allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions. They are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to the philanthropy of your choice.

    St. Edmund’s Academy accepts donations through Donor Advised Funds (DAF.) If you have an existing DAF, you can designate your support to St. Edmund’s Academy directly using the DAF Direct tool. Otherwise, DAF gifts can be designated to:

    St. Edmund’s Academy
    5705 Darlington Road | Pittsburgh, PA 15217
    St. Edmund’s Academy Tax ID #: 25-1030682

    Donors may give online through their DAF at: stedmunds.net/give/daf

    MATCHING GIFTS
    Many businesses offer matching gift programs that can extend the value of your donation at no additional cost to you. Check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies for a matching donation and make an even greater impact on St. Edmund’s Academy.

    STOCK GIFTS
    Donating stock is a tax-savvy way to support St. Edmund's Academy. By giving appreciated securities, you can avoid capital gains taxes while also receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock—maximizing the impact of your gift at no additional cost to you.

    Please have your broker credit electronic stock transfers to:
    DTC (Depository Trust Co.)#: 0374
    Account #: 7974-3929
    For further credit to: St. Edmund's Academy
    St. Edmund’s Academy Tax ID #: 25-1030682

    Receiving Firm:
    Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
    One PPG Place, Suite 2200 | Pittsburgh, PA 15222
    Tel: 412-562-7935 | Contact: Cindy W. Pastin
    Account Registration Type (Individual, Trust, Joint, Organization, Estate): Organization (Non-Profit)

    We sell stocks immediately upon receipt. Once you initiate the transfer, please contact Meghan Bollens and we will ensure our broker contacts us as soon as it hits our account.

    QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION (QCD)
    Making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your individual retirement account (IRA) is a smart way to make a meaningful difference in the lives of every student at St. Edmund’s Academy!

    Beginning at age 73, retirement account holders are required to make annual withdrawals from their IRAs, known as required minimum distributions (RMDs). Those assets are then considered income and are taxable. A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA may help you satisfy your RMD, avoid increased taxes and support your philanthropic priorities. You (and a spouse) may give up to $108,000 per person, per year. While an RMD is not yet required, you may begin making QCDs starting at 70 1/2 years old.

    To get started, contact your IRA custodian to understand their process for initiating a QCD. Keep in mind that the first dollars you withdraw from your IRA count toward your RMD, even if you make a QCD later in the year. If you have an RMD, consider making an IRA gift earlier in the year to help ensure those first dollars are dedicated to your philanthropic goals while also fulfilling your RMD.

    Frequently requested information when using your IRA to make charitable gifts:
    St. Edmund’s Academy
    5705 Darlington Road | Pittsburgh, PA 15217
    St. Edmund’s Academy Tax ID #: 25-1030682

  • Capital & Endowment Programs

    CAMPAIGNS FOR SEA
    A campaign is a focused fundraising effort to raise a significant amount of money within a set timeframe for a specific, long-term project—such as building renovations, new facilities, endowment growth, or major program expansions. During the Reach for Excellence Campaign, St. Edmund's Academy invested in dynamic curriculum, bolstered the endowment, and built the Center for Integrated Discovery which houses art, music, engineering & design, and the Gathagan Gymnasium.

    Forthcoming capital campaigns will build on this strong foundation and drive the strategic plan for St. Edmund's Academy forward.

    CAPITAL GIVING
    Capital giving to St. Edmund’s Academy, infuses resources that inspire innovation and enhancements for our school by investing in our facility. It is the catalyst through which we are able to make significant structural improvements that will benefit all St. Edmund’s Academy students, now and in the future.

    ENDOWMENT
    Gifts to the endowment, the most enduring investments in our community, ensure that St. Edmund’s Academy has the resources needed to sustain our mission in perpetuity. A strong endowment allows SEA teachers and administrators to pursue critical initiatives that enhance our ability to blend traditions that have served our school throughout its history with innovations that will propel us into the future. Endowed scholarship support maintains the commitment to financial aid, affordability and diversity that has been a key tenet of St. Edmund’s Academy since its founding. Support of the endowment makes a difference today and builds an even stronger foundation for tomorrow.

    Donors may choose to establish an endowed fund in support of something meaningful to them – such as student scholarship, teacher professional development, the arts, or athletics – for a minimum investment of $50,000.

  • Legacy Giving

    LEGACY GIVING
    Make a lasting impact by including St. Edmund’s Academy in your estate plans. A legacy gift ensures that future generations will benefit from your generosity while often providing financial advantages for you and your loved ones. By adding simple language to your will, you can elect to specify a dollar amount or set a percentage of your estate to be given directly. Your legacy can help sustain our mission for years to come and exist side-by-side with other beneficiaries and personal priorities. Gifts can exist side-by-side with other beneficiaries and personal priorities. Leave a lasting impact. Philanthropy serves an important role in fulfilling St. Edmund’s Academy’s vision for the future generations.

    BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
    A beneficiary designation is a simple and affordable way to make a legacy gift. With a beneficiary designation in place, you continue to use your account as needed, simplify your planning, avoid the cost of revising your will or trust, and support St. Edmund’s Academy!
    Create a legacy of support for St. Edmund’s Academy by including us in your estate plans. Your beneficiary designation will help us continue our important work for years to come.

    To designate St. Edmund’s Academy as a beneficiary, contact your financial institution or insurance provider and request a beneficiary designation form. Specify St. Edmund’s Academy as a beneficiary for a percentage or a specific dollar amount of your assets.

    Here are some examples of charitable designations:
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES
    GIFT BY WILL (BEQUEST)
    IRA CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION
    LIFE INSURANCE PLAN
    REAL ESTATE
    STOCK

  • Pennsylvania Tax Credit Programs

    EITC
    Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Programs for Businesses & Individuals
    The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers a unique opportunity for businesses in the state to reduce tax liability by contributing to registered scholarship organizations. Gifts to scholarships at St. Edmund’s Academy can generate a tax credit equal to 75% of the contribution. Two-year commitments receive a 90% tax reduction. Please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website for more information.

    OSTC
    Pennsylvania Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program
    Like EITC, the OSTC program provides tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to an Opportunity Scholarship Organization. Business contributions are then used to provide tuition assistance in the form of scholarships at St. Edmund’s Academy to eligible students residing within the boundaries of a low-achieving school. Please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website for more information.

    INDIVIDUAL SPECIAL PURPOSE ENTITY
    If you are an individual Pennsylvania taxpayer, you have the opportunity to redirect your state tax liability to St. Edmund’s Academy through a Special Purpose Entity.

    Anyone paying at least $3,500 in PA state taxes can reallocate a percentage of these tax dollars to support financial aid at St. Edmund’s Academy and receive up to a 90% tax credit from Pennsylvania.

    Contact Friends of Education for a joinder form to reserve your tax credit. Following your donation, Friends of Education will issue you a K‐1 and forward a check to St. Edmund’s Academy.

    Please direct questions to:
    Phone: 215-253-8511
    Mobile: 202-309-0193

    Or reach out to Meghan Bollens, Associate Head of School, Advancement: 412-521-1907 x117

    Always consult your tax accountant when making decisions that have tax implications.

St. Edmund's Academy

5705 Darlington Road   •   Pittsburgh, PA  15217
412.521.1907     •     info@stedmunds.net
Guided by our Core Values and commitment to high standards, St. Edmund’s Academy provides a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing learning community where students are known, valued, and challenged to achieve their potential.