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Great independent schools are built through great philanthropy. From the donation of financial resources to our Annual Fund, Carnival, or Capital Campaign to the equally vital donation of volunteer hours and expertise, our parents, grandparents, faculty, trustees, alumni, and friends of the School share an equal measure of responsibility for making us the school we are today and for setting us up to become an even better and more exciting place for the future. It goes without saying that we simply would not be who or where we are without your incredible generosity.
- Annual Fund
- Carnival
- Gala
- Corporate Sponsorships
- Capital Campaign
- Honoraria & Memorials
- Grandpanther Club
- Matching Gifts
- Stock Gifts
- Loyalty Programs
Annual Fund
Purpose
Gifts to the Annual Fund provide direct resources that support Presbyterian School's general operating budget which funds teacher's salaries, professional development, and other essential needs of the School.
Time Frame
The Annual Fund is an annual giving opportunity that kicks off in August and runs through June every school year.
Designation Areas
Annual Fund gifts are unrestricted. They are used during the year received to support the current operating budget.
Methods of Giving
Annual Fund gifts may be made by cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer payable by June 30.
Impact
The Annual Fund, in conjunction with event fundraising, helps to make up the difference between tuition and the actual cost of educating a student at Presbyterian School each year.
Carnival
Purpose
Like the Annual fund, the Carnival contributes directly to PS’s annual operating budget and takes place every other school year.
Time Frame
The next Carnival will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the OEC.
Designation Areas
Carnival gifts are unrestricted. They are used during the year received to support the current operating budget and special projects.
Methods of Giving
Financial support of the Carnival can be made through cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer.
Impact
The Carnival supports the School's current operating budget and helps to make special projects possible.
Gala
Purpose
Like the Annual fund, the Gala contributes directly to PS’s annual operating budget and takes place every other school year.
Time Frame
The next Gala will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel.
Designation Areas
Gala gifts are unrestricted. They are used during the year received to support the current operating budget and special projects.
Methods of Giving
Financial support of the Gala can be made through cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer.
Impact
The Gala supports the School's current operating budget and helps to make special projects possible.
Corporate Sponsorships
Purpose
Corporate sponsorships raise significant funds for the School’s operating budget not covered by tuition or the Annual Fund. They also provide avenue for corporations and/or family businesses to be involved in philanthropy at Presbyterian School.
Time Frame
Corporate sponsorship brochures are mailed over the summer and the deadline to sponsor is August 31, 2024.
Solicitation
Businesses are solicited through direct mail, email, and calls by parent volunteers.
Designation Areas
Corporate sponsorships are unrestricted. They are used during the year received to support the operating budget.
Methods of Giving
Corporate sponsorships may be made by cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer.
Impact
Along with the Annual Fund and Carnival, corporate sponsorships make up the difference between tuition and the actual cost to educate a student at Presbyterian School.
Capital Campaign
Purpose
Make Room for the Future was Presbyterian School’s most recent capital campaign to build a new Early Childhood and Lower School building and renovate the Middle School.
Time Frame
In 2015, the major gifts phase of the Make Room for the Future campaign began and in the fall of 2018, the community phase of the campaign kicked-off. The campaign concluded in 2020 after surpassing its goal of raising $20 million.
Designation Areas
Capital campaign gifts were applied directly towards a new Early Childhood and Lower School building and renovations for the Middle School.
Methods of Giving
Gifts were made by cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer over five years.
Impact
Presbyterian School’s campus will forever be changed by the sacrificial gifts given to the Capital Campaign.
Honoraria & Memorials
Purpose
Gifts made to honor or recognize friends, family members or teachers.
Time Frame
Honorariums and memorials and are accepted year-round.
Designation Areas
Honorariums and memorials can be unrestricted or designated to any existing fund.
Methods of Giving
Gifts may be made by cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer.
Impact
Honorariums and memorials commemorate and celebrate the relationship individuals have with Presbyterian School while also enhancing the educational experience of our students.
Grandpanther Club
Purpose
The Grandpanther Club provides a way for grandparents and special friends to support Presbyterian School through a financial gift of any amount. All donors who join the Grandpanther Club will receive a sticker and small gift at Grandparents Day.
Time Frame
The Grandpanther Club kicks off in August and runs through the end of June every year.
Designation Areas
Grandparents and special friends can give to the Annual Fund, Carnival, Gala or make an Honorarium/ Memorial gift to be a part of the Grandpanther Club.
Methods of Giving
Gifts may be made by cash, check, credit card, or stock transfer to any fund.
Impact
The support of grandparents and special friends is vital to reaching the overall fundraising goals of Presbyterian School each year.
Matching Gifts
Purpose
Many employers participate in Matching Gift Programs. Matching financial gifts are received each year from corporations who generously give back to the community.
Time Frame
Matching gifts are accepted year-round.
Designation Areas
Matching gifts fund various needs of the School ranging from athletics to the library to the Financial Aid Fund.
Methods of Giving
If your business does participate in a matching gifts program, instructions will be given online to fill out your employers matching gift form.
Impact
You could double or even triple the amount of your donation if your employer provides matching gifts. Many employers match dollar for dollar the charitable gifts their employees make – so your $100 contribution can easily turn into a $200 or even $300 gift to Presbyterian School with a match from your company.
See if your employer will match your donation!
Stock Gifts
If you would like to make a gift of stock to Presbyterian School, please contact:
Northern Trust Company
Harborside Financial Center, Plaza 10
3 Second Street, Suite 1401
Jersey City, NJ 07311-3988
For the Account of:
Texas Presbyterian Foundation
Account #26-10466
Northern Trust Depository Trust Company (DTC) Account #2669
For further benefit of Presbyterian School
Texas Presbyterian Foundation contacts:
John C. Furlow, Jr., 800-955-3155, 214-522-3155, john.furlow@tpf.org
Jennifer Frano, 800-955-3155, 214-522-3155, jennifer.frano@tpf.org
Please let us know of your gift of stock by contacting the Presbyterian School Institutional Philanthropy Office.
Lauren Lozano, Coordinator of Donor Services
713.620.6361
llozano@pshouston.org
Loyalty Programs
Supporting Presbyterian School is easier than ever!
The businesses listed below give back a portion of their profits to Presbyterian School as a part of our Loyalty Program. There is a good chance you already shop at these places! Please take a few minutes and make sure your dollars go as far as possible and support Presbyterian School.
Mabels Labels
Get everything labeled for back to school! Use this site campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for Presbyterian School (Houston) to support! You may have to scroll through the list if it does not come up first. Mabels Labels are great to use for uniforms, jackets, and other items kids bring to school with them!
office Depot
Complete your online purchase of qualifying school supplies and provide our school ID (70097668 Presbyterian School) on the Thank You Confirmation page. When shopping in store, provide our ID to the associate. We will receive 5% back in credits for free supplies! www.officedepot.com
Kroger
You can link your Kroger Plus Card to Presbyterian School by visiting www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com and using Presbyterian School's Non-Profit Organization number, NB843. Please make sure that your account is associated with a Houston area store to easily pull up Presbyterian School.
Randalls
To participate in Randalls one-time enrollment, please email good.neighbor@randalls.com and indicate you would like to link your Remarkable Card to Presbyterian School. Include your name, phone or card number used at the register, and Presbyterian School's charity number (1893). Presbyterian School will receive 1% of total purchases. www.randalls.com
Minted
Save 20% off Minted products and Presbyterian School will receive 15% of your purchase! Use code FUNDRAISEPRES to support Presbyterian School at checkout. www.minted.com
Dennis uniform
Parents support Presbyterian School with every uniform purchased at Dennis Uniform and no special action is required from parents! Dennis Uniform tracks school sales and will give a portion of our parents’ total sales back to Presbyterian School. www.dennisuniform.com