Ways to Give

Every gift to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School makes a direct difference in a child’s classroom. Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a St. Andrew’s education, and your generosity helps close that gap: it keeps class sizes small, funds teacher development, and keeps our campus ready for the students still to come. Below are several ways to give, whether today or as part of a longer plan. Contact the Advancement Office if you would like help choosing the option that fits you best.

Give by Cash, Check, or Credit Card

The most direct way to give is by cash, check, or credit card. Give online to make a secure gift in minutes, or mail a check to the Advancement Office at 8012 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. Every gift, regardless of size, goes directly toward the students, faculty, and programs that make a St. Andrew’s education possible.

Matching Gift Programs

Many employers match charitable gifts, sometimes doubling or tripling your donation at no extra cost to you. Check with HR to learn about your company’s program and how to submit a match.

Smart Giving

There are several tax-advantaged options can make your gift go further for both St. Andrew’s and yo

  • Stock and Securities. Donating appreciated stock is one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. Your deduction is generally based on the fair market value on the date of transfer, often a greater benefit than an equivalent cash gift. Contact the Advancement Office for St. Andrew’s brokerage transfer instructions.

  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Search for St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Tax ID 72-0984864, in your DAF portal, whether through Fidelity, Schwab, or another provider, and recommend a grant directly. No need to contact us first, though we are always glad to hear from you.

  • IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA. A QCD counts toward your required minimum distribution and is excluded from your taxable income, one of the most efficient ways to give at this age.

    Talk with your financial or tax advisor to see which option fits your situation.

Gifts-in-kind

St. Andrew’s welcomes in-kind donations of goods, equipment, and materials that meet a need somewhere on campus. If you have an item to donate, contact the Advancement Office first so we can confirm it fits a current need before you arrange delivery.

Memorial & Honorarium Giving

A memorial or honorarium gift lets you remember, thank, or celebrate someone in your life, whether in memory of someone who has passed or in honor of a birthday, retirement, or other occasion. Select this option on our online giving form, or let the Advancement Office know, and we will send a personal letter to the honoree or their family without disclosing the amount. Unless you specify otherwise, these gifts support the St. Andrew’s Fund.

Endowment Giving

St. Andrew’s Endowment Fund provides long-term financial stability for the school. Because these gifts are invested rather than spent right away, they generate income for St. Andrew’s for generations to come.

An endowment gift can be made outright or as part of a planned gift. Contact the Advancement Office to discuss starting a new fund or contributing to one already in place.

Planned Giving

A planned gift lets your legacy live on at St. Andrew’s, reaching students you may never meet. It provides for the school’s future through your estate or financial plan, whether by including a bequest in your will, naming St. Andrew’s as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy, or through a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust, or gift of real estate.

Bequests are the most common and simplest way to give. Please consult your own attorney or financial advisor when including St. Andrew’s in your estate plans.

Questions about Giving?

Contact Rebecca Chalin Nguyen, Director of Advancement, at (504) 861-3743 or rnguyen@standrewsepiscopalschool.org. We are glad to help you find the option that fits your situation best.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 72-0984864.