The Annual Fund
Wakefield’s Annual Fund, like those of independent schools everywhere, offers an opportunity for members of our community to broaden and enrich the daily lives of our students. These tax deductible donations are invaluable for supporting our exceptional academic programs, for keeping our faculty salaries competitive, for providing professional development resources, and for maintaining the quality of the athletic and fine arts equipment and facilities. Your gift, at any level right for your circumstances, plays an important role in realizing the Wakefield experience for more than 400 students each year.
Ways to Give
Unrestricted gifts by check or 
Many donors are able to give more by incorporating a gift into their monthly budget. You can determine the total amount you would like to contribute and spread it out evenly through the end of the fiscal year, or you may simply choose an amount to give each month. Wakefield offers donors the option to make a recurring gift through our secure online giving form. For more information, please contact Wakefield Development Office, at 
Gifts of securities can provide you with significant tax savings. When you give appreciated securities, your capital gains are not taxed; if you have held the stock for more than a year, you may also qualify for a charitable income tax deduction equal to the securities’ full fair-market value. To make a gift of appreciated securities, please contact Wakefield Development Office, at 
Small businesses and major corporations alike play a vital role in sustaining Wakefield School. We are eager to explore opportunities to partner, from our 
Several corporations offer opportunities for their employees to maximize their social impact. Through payroll deductions, matching gifts, and more, you can give a gift to Wakefield School that is just as meaningful as any gift to our Annual Fund. Please check with your company to see what types of social impact opportunities they offer and contact the Wakefield Development Office (
There are several ways to make a planned gift, all of which give you, the donor, the satisfaction of knowing you are invested in the future of Wakefield School. To learn more about planned giving opportunities, including bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance, and QCDs, please contact Karissa Epley, Director of Development, at 
At Wakefield, we understand that you may have a specific passion or area of interest that you connect with at the school and wish to support with a restricted gift. From financial aid to classroom supplies, to larger capital gifts, there are other ways you can make an impact. To learn more about restricted gifts, please contact Wakefield Development Office, at 
Now more than ever, planning for long-term sustainability is essential to the success of Wakefield School and continuing our legacy of excellence in education. As we celebrate 50 years of existence, we look forward to building upon our existing endowment. Whether you are interested in general endowment support or ensuring the perpetuity of a specific program, position, or facility, we welcome the chance to collaborate with you. Please contact Wakefield Development Office, at 
Whether in the classroom or at events and student activities, volunteering pays dividends for each of us as we get the job done while developing new and lasting friendships. Learn more about how to 
