Your support makes our work possible.
Allendale Columbia School students are the direct beneficiaries of the generosity of our donors. Through your gift to our annual fund, The Fund for Allendale Columbia School, you support the school’s most critical and immediate needs. These include academic programming, technology, faculty recruitment and development, financial assistance, classroom materials and supplies, library books, field trips, and facilities maintenance and renovation—essentially everything it takes to run the school. By making a gift, you are choosing to take an active role in the life of AC and the students we serve. We thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
We accept gifts in the following ways:
By phone | Online | By mail | Gifts of stock | Matching gifts | Leadership Circle | Planned Giving | Events
By phone
To make a pledge or gift, please contact:
- Director of Development, Karen Higman at 585.641.5313
- Development Associate, Anika Skarzynski at 585.641.5227
- Email us at development@allendalecolumbia.org
Online
We accept MasterCard, VISA, or American Express via our online gift form. Make a gift now using our secure payment form.
By mail
Make your check payable to “Allendale Columbia School” and send to:
Allendale Columbia School
Annual Fund
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY 14618
Gifts of stock
You can make a bigger impact at AC by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to AC. Compared with donating cash, or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, you may be able to automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction. As with all gifts, you should consult your tax advisor to confirm the best option for you. We just want to make it as easy as possible once you decide.
If your broker (or bank) holds your shares, you may request that they be transferred directly to Allendale Columbia School via DTC (Depository Trust Company).
DTC # 0015
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Account # 881-109498-042
Account Name: Allendale Columbia School
Contact Karen Kenyon, Registered Associate at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney at 585.389.2270 or karen.c.kenyon@morganstanley.com, and she can assist you with delivery instructions.
Matching Gifts
Many companies and foundations will match the value of charitable gifts made by employees and their spouses, board members, and retirees. Corporate matching gifts provide a wonderful opportunity to double, sometimes even triple, your contribution to Allendale Columbia School. Check with your company’s human resources department to see if your company matches gifts.
Leadership Circle Giving
Members of the AC Leadership Circle are among our most generous and loyal alumni, parents, faculty, and friends, whose gifts help Allendale Columbia fulfill its mission to prepare students for the world they will inherit.
Cornerstone Society: $10,000 and above
Allendale Columbia Founders: $5,000 – $9,999
Head of School’s Circle: $1,000 – $4,999
Allendale Columbia Benefactors: $500 – $999
Blue and White Circle: $250 – $499
Planned Giving
Making a gift through your estate plans can help you reach your goals while making an impact in the lives of AC faculty and students for generations to come. Click here for more information, and please contact the Development Office to learn more about what planned gifts can do for both you and Allendale Columbia School. As with any important financial or estate planning matter, you should also involve your attorney or other financial advisor.
Sponsor An Event
Allendale Columbia School holds several events throughout the year which continue its many wonderful traditions. Sponsoring one of these events is a great way to publicize your company and show the Rochester community that you support education. For more information contact:
- Director of Development, Karen Higman at 585.641.5313
- Email us at development@allendalecolumbia.org