Gifts of cash, securities or property supplement the operating budget and provide funding for special programs. A gift of securities or property also brings the donor two significant advantages. The donor avoids paying capital gains tax on the increased value of the property and the donor receives a charitable deduction for the full market value of the gift when the gift is made. Some employers offer Matching Gift Programs that increase the value of the gifts to the School.

The Annual Fund helps to close the gap between what tuition covers and the actual cost of educating your child at JMSG. For 2006-07 year, this amount was approximately $1,400. Each fall, all parents, board members, faculty, alumnae, friends, and many of our grandparents receive a letter asking for a tax-deductible contribution to the School. In addition to providing essential revenue for the operating budget, a broadly supported Annual Fund also demonstrates to corporations and foundations, from whom we seek funding, that JMSG is an organization worthy of support. Because 100% participation is so important, we count on every family to participate.

If you want to support the confident, capable, creative, and compassionate women of tomorrow, please contact Director of Development Kim Hubner at 510.632.6000 x103 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .