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Since 1957, each generation of Applewild's community has given back financially, and with time, effort, and heart. We count on your support in order to advance our mission, maintain and improve our facilities, and continue to deliver an exceptional educational experience to our students.
We are sincerely grateful for the many ways our community continues to support our school, year after year. Your gift of any amount supports students, and allows for the continuation of the strong traditions that make our school so very special.
Why doesn't tuition cover the full cost of educating each student?
In order to remain competitive, independent schools traditionally balance their operating budget with tax-deductible donations to the Annual Fund.
How much am I expected to give?
Please consider a gift that is personally meaningful, which varies greatly from family to family. We solicit gifts from alumni, charitable foundations, friends, and families, and every gift of any amount makes a difference. We have historically received parent gifts that range between $25, and $25,000!
Does a small gift make a difference?
Yes, it does! Applewild needs your participation. A high percentage of support from our community is an effective statement to foundations and corporations that our families are invested in our mission. In other words, your support is essential to our ability to receive major funding.
How do I make my gift?
You can make your gift by check, credit card, or the transfer of securities. If you are ready to make a gift, the easiest way is to visit our online donation page.
When should I give?
While Applewild accepts gifts throughout the year from July through June, your early gift reduces the cost of mailings, and helps us with budgeting, and cash flow.
GivingPLEASE CONSIDER GIVING TO THE ANNUAL FUND:
Did you know that tuition covers 75% of what it costs to educate our students? Each year, we raise the remaining 25% through the Annual Fund.
In a small community like ours at Applewild, every tax-deductible gift matters, and achieving 100% participation from our parents in the Annual Fund is especially critical. Your gift allows us to maintain our small-class sizes and provide specialized enrichment programs, technology upgrades and faculty professional development opportunities. It also allows our Advancement Team to inspire those in a position to make a major contribution to give enthusiastically to the Annual Fund, as well as to our Capital Projects. If your employer sponsors a Matching Gift Program the value of your gift may be doubled or even tripled. If you have any questions about our Annual Fund program, please contact Leo Hiertz, Director of Advancement - [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration!
GivingThe Crocker Society was established to honor those who, like the founders of our school, the Crocker family, have shown their generosity, commitment, and foresight by making a planned gift to Applewild.
The Crocker Society recognizes alumni, parents, and friends who make provisions for Applewild School in their estate plans through a bequest, trust, or as beneficiary of a life insurance or retirement plan.
We thank you in advance for choosing to support Applewild in this way. Please reach out to us to inform us of your established gift or to discuss your giving options, as well as to learn how we will welcome you to the Crocker Society.
Your name will forever be included as a member of the society. We will, of course, honor requests to remain anonymous as well.
Please contact Leo Hiertz [email protected]
GivingWays to Give
Please click this link to give online:
Discuss a donation, update you contact information, and share your Applewild experience by calling the Office of Advancement 978-342-6053 x110
To give by mail with a check:
Make your check payable to Applewild School and mail it to: Applewild School, Attn: Office of Advancement, 120 Prospect Street, Fitchburg MA, 01420
Please inquire with your employer to see if they participate in matching gifts. Your gift to Applewild could be doubled, or even tripled!
Please contact Leo Hiertz [email protected] to make your pledge to the 2023-24 Annual Fund! Gifts to this year’s campaign must be paid in full by June 30, 2024.
Contact us to inquire about making an in-kind gift by calling the Office of Advancement 978-342-6053 x110
The Crocker Society was established to honor those who, like the founders of our school, the Crocker family, have shown their generosity, commitment, and foresight by making a planned gift to Applewild.
The Crocker Society recognizes alumni, parents, and friends who make provisions for Applewild School in their estate plans through a bequest, trust or life-income gift, or as beneficiary of a life insurance or retirement plan.
If you choose to support Applewild in this way, thank you! Please notify us that you have done so (we don’t need to know the specifics of your gift) and we will welcome you to the Crocker Society. Your name will forever be included as a member of the society. We will, of course, honor requests to remain anonymous as well.
Please contact Leo Hiertz [email protected]
Applewild Forever Capital Campaign
A Vision for Our Future:
Building on our momentum, securing Applewild's sustaintability, forever.
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