The Annual Fund

Our 2008-2009 Annual Fund ended on June 30 with outstanding results. Gifts to the Annual Fund totaled $382,347, up 38% over last year. The Matching Challenge Grant, doubling all gifts over $275,000, added an additional $107,346 to the Annual Fund for a grand total of $489,693! Thanks to everyone who contributed their time, talents and financial resources to help make this Annual Fund one of the most successful ever. And, a special thanks to our alumnus who helped to secure the funding for the Matching Challenge Grant!

Unrestricted gifts provide essential dollars that allows Archmere to provide an exceptional learning environment for the whole student in the Norbertine tradition. This year (2009-2010), our goal is to raise $475,000. Annual Fund contributors send a powerful message to both the Archmere family and local funding institutions by showing that they believe in our school and its mission. Your support is necessary to maintain the strong partnership between a great school, great parents, and a great community. There are eight giving societies to recognize donors for their generous contributions to the Annual Fund. All donors are mentioned and recognized by society in the school’s annual report. To see a list of giving levels click here.

The Challenge Continues ... For the second year in a row, Archmere has received a Matching Challenge Grant. An alumnus, who wishes to remain anonymous, has secured this funding from the same foundation who generously gave last year’s Annual Fund over $107,000 as a Matching Challenge Grant. This is very exciting news!

This year, the Matching Challenge Grant will work two ways. First, every dollar received over last year’s gift total of $380,000 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $75,000. Second, this year’s Annual Fund will be eligible to receive $25,000 (to a maximum of $75,000) for every percentage point increase in Alumni participation over and above last year’s level of 14%. That means for every 40 alumni who donate for the first time, regardless of the amount, we will receive a $25,000 match. We can receive up to $75,000 if 120 alumni donate to the Annual Fund for the first time. The 2009-2010 Annual Fund has the opportunity to earn an additional $150,000 from this year’s Matching Challenge Grant.

Take the challenge for the 2009-2010 Annual Fund ... your generous gift will bring us closer to the $380,000! And alumni, when you contribute you will help raise our Alumni participation! Please click here to make an on-line gift.

Read about planned giving or other methods of giving to the Annual Fund.

2007-2008 Annual Report (Gifts received July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008)

By check
Make your check payable to Archmere and send to:

    Institutional Advancement Office
    Archmere Academy
    3600 Philadelphia Pike
    Claymont, DE 19703

By credit card
Contact the institutional advancement office at 302.798.6632 ext. 709 or 708 to speak with a staff member who will assist you in making a credit card gift over the phone.

By pledging a gift
A pledge is a promise to make a specified payment within the Annual Fund calendar year (July 1 to June 30). Pledges can be made by mail, email or phone.

Corporate matching gifts program
Corporate matching gifts provide a wonderful opportunity to double -- sometimes even triple -- your contribution to Archmere. Please contact your company’s personnel office for specific information about your employer’s matching gift program. It is necessary in all cases for the donor to secure the proper forms from the corporation and to submit them to Archmere in order for us to receive the matching gifts. To explore a database of companies with matching gift programs, click here.

Appreciated stock
Gifts of appreciated securities may be deducted at full market value on the date of the transfer to Archmere.

By phone
You may transfer the shares into Archmere’s account. Please find the account information below:

    DTC #: 0015
    Account name: Archmere Academy
    Account #: 502-027597-0-046
    Contact: Penny Cavelli
    Morgan Stanley
    302.657.2000

If you have additional questions or need more information about your stock transfer, please contact Stephanie Green (Office of Institutional Advancement) at sgreen@archmereacademy.com or 302-798-6632, ext. 708.