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Annual Fund ere is no other school in New York City quite like Trevor. As a parent or as an alumna/us, you've seen the great value of a Trevor education firsthand. From the exuberant inquiry of our youngest learners to the aptitude and poise of our Upper School students, a love of learning pervades our entire school. At Trevor, as at most other independent schools in the country, tuition does not cover the full cost of an education. We rely on Annual Fund contributions to close this gap. When you give to the Annual Fund, you sustain the particular dimensions of a Trevor education—idea-rich classrooms led by invigorated and well-supported teachers, innovative common spaces, low student-to-teacher ratio, dynamic off- campus learning opportunities, and socio-economic diversity in our student body. Every gift, whatever its size, is important to Trevor and greatly appreciated. For this, the cornerstone of all our fundraising programs, we seek 100% participation. Annual Fund participation is an outward metric that shows our inward resolve and belief in our school. It is a great source of pride for Trevor, and a wonderful signal for our prospective families as to how strong, supportive, and engaged we are as a community. Parents Association e Parents Association (PA) builds community, supports the educational objectives and mission of the school, and provides financial support through fundraising events. e PA will hold its annual Auction Evening on March 1, 2017, and as the end of the school year approaches, we will celebrate the arrival of spring with an all-school fair on Saturday, May 13th. Highlights include indoor and outdoor carnivals, with entertainment, and great food. PA volunteers host regular coffees, parent parties for each grade, parent/faculty book discussions, and Parents in Action meetings. ey also sponsor special annual events for the community, including an ice-skating party at the Wollman Rink, and a Mets game benefit. Funds raised by the Parents Association support faculty grants and PA activities throughout the school year, including Everybody Reads, Senior Dinner, and our Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day. Endowment Trevor's endowment provides a solid financial foundation today and for years to come. Endowment principal is permanently invested, while a portion of each year's interest income supports the school's annual operating budget, and specific program areas. Our endowment offers Trevor long- term financial flexibility and strength. Every gift, whatever its size, is important to Trevor and greatly appreciated. Cash Contributions To give online using your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express, please visit our secure online payment site: www.trevor.org/giving Gifts can also be made by cash or check. Please make checks payable to Trevor Day School and send them to: Development Office Trevor Day School 1 West 88th Street New York, NY 10024 To ensure that your gift qualifies for a calendar-year tax deduction, please postmark your envelope by December 31st. To ensure that your Annual Fund gift is counted for the 2016– 2017 academic year, please make your contribution prior to June 30, 2017. When you make a gift to Trevor, you are entitled to an income tax deduction of the amount subject to tax deduction limitations. Gifts of Securities Gifts of appreciated securities can enable a donor to deduct the full value of a gift without incurring capital gains. If you are considering making a gift of appreciated securities, please note that you should transfer the shares directly to Trevor rather than selling them yourself, in order to preserve your tax advantage. We recommend consulting your tax advisor prior to making any gift of securities. Matching Gifts Many employers will match charitable gifts, enabling your contribution to make an even greater difference. Please contact your human resources department to learn whether your employer offers a matching gift program. Bequests A bequest provides enduring support for Trevor Day School. For estate planning purposes, friends of the school may consider the following language for use in their wills: To Trevor Day School, a 501(c)3 educational corporation, chartered by the Board of Regents of e University of the State of New York, having as its principal address 1 West 88th Street, New York, New York 10024, I hereby give and bequeath $_____________ (gift amount) for the school's general purposes. To ensure that all legal requirements are met, we recommend that your attorney or tax advisor review the specific language in your will. To discuss this further, or to learn about other planned giving opportunities, please contact Elizabeth Eusebio, Director of Development, at 212.426.3322 or eeusebio@trevor.org. 6 2 n A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 supporting Trevor ways to give

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