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Your gift to Greenhills is powerful.

The energy it creates passes through academics, athletics, arts, clubs and activities, tuition assistance, facilities—everything at Greenhills—and it all gets transferred to students. As an independent school, we don’t receive any state or federal funding, and your gifts combined with tuition power this school.
 

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The Annual Fund for Greenhills

The Annual Fund for Greenhills is a donor-supported, unrestricted fund that directly supports the yearly operating budget. Your tax-deductible Annual Fund gifts are what keeps Greenhills tuition in the lowest 25th percentile of independent schools, and what allows us to make more than more than $3 million in tuition assistance available to families every year. 

ANNUAL FUND FREQENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Annual Fund for Greenhills?
A: The Annual Fund for Greenhills is a donor-supported, unrestricted fund that directly supports the yearly operating budget.
Why does Greenhills need an Annual Fund?
A: The Annual Fund for Greenhills is a critical resource for operating the school. Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a Greenhills education. Like other independent schools, Greenhills relies on unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund to help meet yearly operating expenses.
What does my Annual Fund gift support?

A: Gifts to the Annual Fund for Greenhills support everything we do. They enable the school to:

  • sustain a robust financial aid program that keeps Greenhills accessible to students from all walks of life;
  • provide our student athletes, actors, musicians, public speakers, and more with the resources they need to succeed;
  • attract and retain outstanding faculty;
  • incorporate advanced teaching tools, technology and supplies;
  • supplement our curriculum with meaningful service learning opportunities;
  • deliver thoughtful, effective college counseling;
  • and keep our building and campus in first-rate shape.
Who does the school solicit for Annual Fund gifts?
A: Greenhills asks for and receives gifts from current and alumni families, alumni, current and former faculty and staff, current and former trustees, and friends of the school.
Can I pledge now and make my Annual Fund gift payments over time?
A. Yes. The Greenhills School fiscal year ends on June 30. Annual Fund gift pledges can be made now and fulfilled in their entirety or in installments by that date.
How much should I give to the Annual Fund for Greenhills?
A: Gifts of all sizes combine to sustain the full Greenhills experience. Given the importance of a robust Annual Fund to the success of the school, and the importance of that success in the lives of our students, we hope members of the community can make as generous and meaningful a contribution as possible.
What are the different ways I can give to the Annual Fund for Greenhills?
A: Greenhills makes supporting the school as easy as possible for our valued donors. You can make your donation in variety of ways, including:
 
  • payment with a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal on this webpage using our secure giving site
  • payment via check made out to “Greenhills School” with “Annual Fund for Greenhills” noted in the memo line;
  • or payment via a securities transfer to the School’s brokerage account. Transfer details with account numbers can be found below. 
 

ANNUAL FUND GIVING LEVELS

All gifts to the Annual Fund for Greenhills will be counted toward the Creating More Together campaign and recognized at the following levels:

  • Founders' Club: $15,000+
  • Trustees' Club: $10,000+
  • Head of School Club: $5,000+
  • Gryphon Club: $2,500+
  • Green & Blue Club: $1,000+
  • Forum Club: $500+
  • Friends of Greenhills: $1–$499

     

THE 1968 SOCIETY

Donors who make a gift of $1,968 or more will be acknowledged as members of the 1968 Society, commemorating the year of Greenhills' founding.

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Annual Donor Reports

See the impact giving makes and the people who’ve made generous gifts to support Greenhills in the annual report. 

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Endowments, Funds, and Awards

Supporting the endowment and/or restricted fund most meaningful to you provides for the school’s future. Be it the sciences, the arts, Variable Tuition Program, diversity initiatives, faculty professional development – wherever your passion lies – building Greenhills’ funds now is a great way to ensure the academic, ethical, and artistic legacies of this school.

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How Endowments Work
Endowment dollars are invested, the principal of the original gift is protected, and they grow. As the fund grows, the Board of Trustees’ conservative spending policies protect the asset, but allow the school to use a portion of the earnings. Just like personal savings or investments allow you to improve or maintain your home, purchase a new vehicle, pursue your interests, or provide for an education, Greenhills’ endowments allow us to provide the best possible education for our students.
Endowments and Funds for Tuition Assistance
  • Financial Aid Endowment
    This endowment supports middle- and low-income families and students, thereby creating a school that is socially, racially, economically, and culturally diverse.
     
  • Alyce DePree Financial Aid Fund
    This award, honoring former English teacher Alyce DePree, provides assistance to students interested in studying the arts and humanities.
     
  • The Gordon Family Financial Aid Fund
    Established in 2005 by Frank and Karen Gordon in response to the Edward E. Ford Foundation Challenge, this award provides financial assistance to students who otherwise would not be able to attend Greenhills.
     
  • Helmut F. Stern Financial Aid Endowment
    Established in 2004 in response to the Edward E. Ford Foundation Challenge, this endowment supports the Greenhills mission: finding the best in all students while guiding and mentoring them through their individual process of self-discovery.
     
  • Jane Morel Financial Aid Endowment
    Established to honor one of Greenhills’ most dedicated and caring volunteers, the Jane Morel Financial Aid Endowment supports ongoing tuition assistance for Greenhills students. 
     
  • Karla Knox Moody ’74 and David Moody, Jr. Financial Aid Endowment
    This award supports qualified students through their Greenhills journey.
     
  • Lorne Forstner Financial Aid Fund
    Established when English teacher Lorne Forstner retired in 2004, this award supports Greenhills students’ discovery of the love of learning. 
     
  • Peter Fayroian Financial Aid Fund
    Established in 2012 in honor of Head of School Peter Fayroian. 
     
  • Trinity Batts ’21 Memorial Fund
    Established in 2022, this fund will provide financial assistance for underrepresented students of color at Greenhills, helping ensure their access to the school’s full range of outstanding academic and extracurricular programs.
     
  • Ty Compere Financial Aid Fund
    Dedicated to the memory of forensics standout Ty Compere, this award is given to a Greenhills student who wants to participate on the forensics team.
     
  • Zakhour I. Youssef Financial Aid Endowment 
    Established by alumni Francie Youssef ’84 and her brother Issa Youssef ’86, in honor of their father, this fund supports need-based scholarship assistance for African-American students.
General Endowments and Funds
  • General Endowment
    This endowment supports the general operations of Greenhills. 
     
  • Adrian Wade Wright Memorial Endowment
    This fund honors Adrian Wade Wright, a student who represented the essence of the Greenhills mission through his pursuit of excellence inside and outside the classroom. The fund supports students’ attendance at conferences as well as counseling and diversity initiatives at the school. 
     
  • Campbell Center Endowment
    Established in 2007 with gifts from the 10th Anniversary Gala and from gifts given in memory of Jim Posante, this fund supports and maintains the theater, art gallery, and the programs associated with the Campbell Center.
     
  • David McDowell Fund to Encourage Excellence in Writing/Visiting Writer Program
    This fund supports and encourages highly skilled writing at Greenhills through the McDowell Fund for Writing Excellence Competition and through the Visiting Writer Program.
     
  • Faculty Compensation Endowment
    Established with the Edward E. Ford Foundation Challenge in 1985, this fund supports faculty salaries and raises. 
     
  • Foreign Language Fund
    This fund supports Greenhills’ exemplary foreign language programs.
     
  • Jay DeLay and Pauline McMillan DeLay Award for Learning and Teaching Innovation
    This award was established in 1990 by former faculty member Jeanine DeLay in honor of her mother, an Ann Arbor teacher. Since 2002, the award has recognized faculty creativity, experimentation, and innovation.
     
  • The Kinnear Family Technology Learning Endowment Fund
    This endowment supports computer technology initiatives that enhance learning and teaching excellence. 
     
  • Krystal Heitman Memorial Endowment Fund
    Established in 2006, this fund honors the memory of beloved Greenhills staff member and parent Krystal Heitman by supporting student activities and events. 
     
  • Orelia Sparrow Dann Fund
    Established in 2022, in remembrance of retired teacher Orelia Dann, this fund supports professional development and guest speakers within and beyond the Greenhills community.
     
  • Patrick and Elisa Savageau Memorial Fund
    Established in 2000, this fund honors the memories of alumni Patrick (1979-2000) ’98 and Elisa (1984-2017) ’02 Savageau by supporting student events and activities.
     
  • Paulus Faculty Growth & Learning Program and the Edward M. Read Endowment 
    This endowment supports an innovative professional development program for Greenhills faculty.
     
  • Retired Faculty Benefits Fund
    In 2005, Jeff Loomans ’85 and Patricia Munter established this fund, with a one-to-one challenge to all alumni, to provide supplemental medical benefits for retired faculty. 
     
  • Sincock Family Endowment 
    This fund promotes student interaction with academic, artistic, business, and scientific communities outside of Greenhills in order to increase student understanding of the real world. 
     
  • Visiting Artist Endowment
    Established in 1999 by David and Lois Baru, this endowment strengthens Greenhills art programs and the school’s reputation by having outside artists work with students or perform. The Class of 2004 adopted this fund in honor of Lorne Forstner. 
     
  • Visiting Scientist Endowment
    This endowment, established by the Class of 2005, enhances the reputation of Greenhills by strengthening its science programs through presentations by experts and leaders in scientific fields.
Senior Awards
  • Arleen Schwartz Scholarship Fund
    Each year the Greenhills Mathematics Department awards a senior female student the Arleen Schwartz Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship. In honor of Mrs. Schwartz and in keeping with her goals of rewarding, encouraging, and promoting young women in their study of mathematics, the department makes this selection primarily on the basis of achievement in our math curriculum and interest in future study and use of mathematics. This award is accompanied by a college scholarship.
     
  • Florence H. Leslie Math Prize
    Each year the Greenhills Mathematics Department honors a senior as our Florence H. Leslie Outstanding Mathematics Student. The department makes this selection on the basis of achievement in our math curriculum, performance of mathematics outside of Greenhills (such as competitions, summer institutes, internships, and university courses), and service by sharing this talent within our community.
     
  • The Greenhills History & Social Sciences Award
    Established in 2016, this award recognizes seniors who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence in the study of history and social sciences during their Greenhills careers. Recipients are selected based on their sustained engagement in, passion for, and commitment to critical historical investigation and analysis.
     
  • The J. Anthony Paulus Award
    This award is presented to two seniors each of whom has exemplified and led others to exemplify those attributes so magnificently reflective of “The Spirit of Greenhills”: a commitment to excellence in all that they undertake; a mindfulness of the significance of living in a community that upholds high values, morals and ethics, and therefore of one’s personal obligation to contribute to one’s community, to enrich it, and when necessary, defend it; a willingness to take strong stands in support of what is right, even, or especially, when taking those stands can be expected to result in the need to endure the criticism of those who disagree.
     
  • The Jay DeLay and Pauline McMillan DeLay Award for Learning and Teaching Innovation=
    This award was established in 1990 by former faculty member Jeanine DeLay in honor of her mother, an Ann Arbor teacher. Since 2002, the award has recognized faculty creativity, experimentation, and innovation.  
     
  • Jean Diekoff Memorial Latin Prize
    The Jean Diekoff Latin Prize annually recognizes one Middle School and one Upper School Latin student for their performance, effort, and dedication. Originally established through the generosity of William Stegeman ‘80, the prize was renamed and re-dedicated in 2013 with support from Ms. Diekoff’s former students, colleagues, and friends in recognition of her devoted service as a Latin teacher and beloved member of the school community from 1971 through 1998.
     
  • The Jim Posante Award
    The Jim Posante Award is given in memory of Jim Posante, who for 32 years brought a passion for theatre and teaching to the students at Greenhills. Jim sought and nurtured the best in his students, turning torchbearers into kings, chorus members into divas, and rude mechanicals into royal players. He made everyone around him, students and faculty alike, feel significant, on and off the stage. This award is given to students who have demonstrated a proficiency in and passion for the performing arts and who honor Jim’s spirit of wanting to bring out the best in others.
Athletic Endowments and Funds
  • Athletic Endowment
    This endowment supports facility maintenance, uniforms, equipment, and other general needs. 
     
  • Jeanine Delay and John Lawrence Endowment for Female Coaches
    The purpose of the endowment shall be to provide support to Greenhills School female coaches and its companion female coaching pathway program, known as The Academy for Sport Leadership.

Planned Giving

Your giving supports a student centered environment and Greenhills School’s continuing legacy. Small classes allow our faculty to fully engage in the art of teaching as they mentor, coach and encourage each student. Today’s students thank you, and your generosity sets an important example for them to follow. Someday, they will help continue the legacy.

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GIFTS BY BEQUEST

Please consider Greenhills in your estate plans. Gifts by bequest are simple to execute and, with Greenhills’ 501(c)(3) IRS status as an educational institution, there may ultimately be a reduction in estate taxes.

Greenhills alums and parents can designate the School to receive a specific amount of money, property or percentage of their estate; to receive all or a portion of the residual of your estate (the remainder after all specific bequests to family and friends are fulfilled); or to be the contingent beneficiary.

A gift by bequest might be worded: “I give, devise and bequest to Greenhills School for its general purposes all (or state fraction or percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal” or “I give, devise and bequeath to Greenhills School the sum of $_____ to be used for the general purpose of the school.” Your bequest to Greenhills can also take the form of cash, securities, real estate or other tangible personal property.

This gift option may provide reduced taxes to your estate. We recommend that donors consult with tax counsel or their legal adviser prior to finalizing a bequest or major gift other than cash or securities.

Donors are encouraged to meet with a member of the Advancement Team before designating bequest gifts to specific programs, for current information on the specific needs of the school as well as giving programs, and naming opportunities in regards to restricted funds.

Please contact Greenhills Director of Advancement Paul Gargaro by phone or email to start a conversation.
734-205-4068
pgargaro@greenhillsschool.org

Gifts of Securities

Greenhills School accepts gifts of stocks, bonds and marketable securities. A contribution of stock or securities can often result in both a tax savings on capital gains as well as the charitable deduction of the full value of the gift. By law, the gift value is determined by the day of transfer – the date on which the security has been fully transferred into the Greenhills School brokerage account. The average stock price for the day is taken as the stock’s value.

Details on How to Direct Gifts of Marketable Securites

To make a stock gift, you will need to provide your broker with the following account information for transferring securities:

The Greenhills School Brokerage Account
DTC#: 0226
Account #: 091 047910
Emp. ID: 38 614 3974

Greenhills School's Account Manager
Andrew Psilis, PNC Investments
2925 W. 12 Mile Road
Berkley, MI 48072
248-584-5811

Electronic transfers never show donor names. Please ask your account manager to contact the advancement office when transfers are complete.
Paul Gargaro, Director of Advancement
850 Greenhills Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-205-4068
pgargaro@greenhillsschool.org


MAKE A GIFT FROM YOUR IRA

If you would like to learn more about making a gift from you IRA, please contact the Greenhills advancement office to learn how.

Paul Gargaro, Director of Advancement
734-205-4068
pgargaro@greenhillsschool.org

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