Support
Dear Portledge Community, 
 
We believe that students who can effectively communicate, collaborate, think critically and creatively, and engage with mindfulness and compassion are better prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. Gifts to The Portledge Fund allow us to continue our mission to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges.
The value of your gift is the value of a Portledge School education, because each contribution to The Portledge Fund is a direct investment in a child’s experience. Your gift supports daily life of the school on every level, from faculty salaries; to classroom materials and technology; to the consistent addition of the resources, programs, and opportunities that enhance each student’s journey. Additionally, The Portledge Fund serves a critical role in supporting the school’s ability to respond to emerging challenges—ensuring consistent opportunities for learning, discovery, and innovation.
Your gift makes Portledge a place where education expands beyond academics to include a full range of experiences—intellectual, artistic, athletic, social, and emotional—allowing each student to develop a sense of who they are and who they want to be.
 
 
As always, we thank you for your partnership and look forward to seeing you on campus soon.
 
Tara Askeland
Director of Development

Why is The Portledge Fund Important?

The Portledge Fund is the "gift every year" that Portledge counts on from our family — current parents and grandparents, past parents and grandparents, alumni, trustees, faculty — to help underwrite the cost of our expenses. As the budget expands to meet the growing demands of our student body, increased contributions are needed for a range of goals, including new enhanced programs, technology upgrades, and scholarship assistance.

Your Participation is Crucial

To meet our financial goals, we rely on each and every gift, no matter the size. Your support tells Portledge that you believe in our mission. Through annual giving, all alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff can express their philanthropic commitment to Portledge, and make a gift that is personally meaningful. Last year, gifts ranged from $25 dollars up to $50,000. Eighty percent of our current parents participated, a record-breaking number and a true testament to our strength as an institution.

What is The Portledge Fund?

The Portledge Fund is the cornerstone of all of our fundraising efforts at Portledge. It makes up the difference between the revenue provided by tuition and the actual expense of running the school - approximately $5,000 per student. The Portledge Fund provides the enhancements required to offer the very best educational experience for our students.

Ways to Give

Portledge is a 501c(3) not-for-profit institution and gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Please make your gift in one of the following ways:
  • Check payable to Portledge School.
  • Credit card (American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover).
  • Online here.
  • Charge to your child’s Portledge Account.
  • Gifts of Securities. Please contact Tara Askeland at (516) 750-3205
  • Matching Gifts. Many employers can match gifts to Portledge, so please consult your Human Resources Department.
*NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Portledge School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, athletics, and other school-administered programs.