Dear Great River Community,
To sustain our mission-driven education - the kind that prepares students to be responsible and engaged citizens of the world - we need our community to contribute according to their capacity. Some families give financially. Some give time. Some open their networks. Many are investing heavily. All contributions matter.
At this moment, when the world needs critical thinkers, compassionate collaborators, and people who can engage across differences more than ever before, the work of GRS is even more urgent. Maria Montessori believed that establishing peace is the work of education. That's not idealistic - it's essential.
Your gift, whatever size, sustains this work.
Thank you for being part of this community. We truly couldn't do this without each other.
With gratitude,
Great River School Foundation
Here are several other ways you can support our school:
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Make a one time gift, or become a sustaining donor.
We welcome gifts of any amount.
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Maximize the impact of your gift by checking if your employer matches charitable gifts. Many companies have matching gift programs that will double, or even triple, charitable contributions made by employees. Some companies also provide donations based on your volunteer hours! Don’t know if your employer matches gifts? Contact us at foundation@greatriverschool.org.
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GRS accepts gifts made through donor advised funds (DAFs). DAFs allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive a tax deduction at the time the gift is made, and then recommend gifts from that fund over time. If your DAF is set up through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can easily use DAF Direct to make your contribution.
Checks payable to:
The Great River School Foundation
1326 Energy Park Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55108
EIN 26-4259181
For more information about any of these options, please contact us: Jeremy Sartain at jsartain@greatriverschool.org or Mai Moua at mmoua@greatriverschool.org
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If you are 70½ years or older, you can make a tax-free gift to GRS directly from your IRA. You may contribute up to $100,000 without incurring income tax on your withdrawal to the GRS Foundation, each year.
Great River School accepts gifts of stocks and securities that have appreciated in value. This type of gift is a simple way for donors to enjoy significant tax benefits while supporting our mission. Note: When your stock transfer is received by GRS, we cannot access any information that identifies you as a donor. Therefore, we ask that you alert us in advance.
Checks payable to:
The Great River School Foundation
1326 Energy Park Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55108
EIN 26-4259181.
For more information about any of these options, please contact us at 651-305-2780 ext. 31 or foundation@greatriverschool.org.
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Leave a legacy gift in your will to help Great River School through Bequests, Life Insurance and Retirement Plans: You can designate Great River School as a full or partial beneficiary of your policies and accounts.
Contact foundation@greatriverschool.org for more information.
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Your time and talent are valuable resources for GRS! Visit our Parent Engagement Group page to learn more, or email PEG@greatriverschool.org for more information.
To meet our goal, the Foundation, The Parent Engagement Group (PEG) and GRS Staff will be working hard to promote key initiatives like the Fall Fund Drive and Blue Heron Bash. We ask you to plan in advance to support these efforts in whatever ways work for your family. Success will require community buy-in through time given and tangible funds.
There is no place quite like GRS!
