Question 1

Why do I need to give to the BHMF when I pay tuition?

Accepted Answer

Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating each student. By setting tuition at a lower level from our peer schools, we hope to make a BHMS education more accessible to an economically diverse range of families. The BHMF raises the additional dollars necessary to balance the School’s annual budget. Unlike tuition, gifts to the BHMF are fully tax-deductible. Annual giving is a tradition shared by most independent schools.

Question 2

What is a pledge?

Accepted Answer

If you are not ready to donate during a giving drive, you can make a pledge online, over the phone, or in person with the Advancement team.  This pledge will be entered and can be paid in installments or in a lump sum before June 30th of that school year.

Question 3

What is the range of gifts made to the BHMF?

Accepted Answer

All members of the BHMS community are asked to participate in the Brooklyn Heights Montessori Fund to the best of their ability — gifts range from $20 to $50,000 and every gift is appreciated!

Question 4

I can’t make a large gift to the BHMF, will my small gift make a difference?"

Accepted Answer

Yes! BHMS values every gift regardless of the size. No gift to the BHMF is too great or too small.  Each year we ask all families to participate at a level meaningful to them. Family participation is an important factor that foundations and banks consider when deciding to invest in BHMS.

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