The Berkeley Carroll School
Brooklyn, NY
The Berkeley Carroll Annual Fund 2025-26
Why does Berkeley Carroll need to fundraise on top of tuition?
Charitable gifts sustain the people and programs that make Berkeley Carroll thrive—from attracting and retaining exceptional educators to providing robust financial aid, to supporting arts, athletics, and innovative learning opportunities. These investments create more personal attention, deeper intellectual engagement, a rigorous and joyful education, and a community that truly knows every student.
Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a Berkeley Carroll education. That’s why we invite parents, guardians, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to join us in investing in our mission. Because Berkeley Carroll is a nonprofit, gifts to Berkeley Carroll are tax-deductible, creating impact for our school while offering you valuable benefits.
What are the main ways to make a philanthropic impact at Berkeley Carroll?
Annual Fund — Berkeley Carroll’s most flexible form of support and the foundation of our fundraising efforts. Running from July 1 to June 30, unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund power our mission by fueling the School’s operating budget and are put to work immediately where they are needed most. Click here to donate today!
Endowment — Our source of long-term strength and stability. The principal of an endowment gift is invested in perpetuity, while a portion of the annual interest income funds strategic priorities without reducing the core investment. Click here to learn more and invest in BC’s future!
Capital and Campaign Giving — Major gifts that fund new facilities, major renovations, and sometimes endowment growth. According to NAIS best practices, these campaigns typically occur once or twice a decade, with pledges often payable over three to five years. While Berkeley Carroll is not currently running a capital campaign, we look forward to sharing future initiatives as they take shape.
Planned Giving — A gift vehicle—often a bequest, trust, or gift of real or personalproperty—that helps both the donor and the School. The donor reduces taxes, increases income, or satisfies another personal financial need. Berkeley Carroll receives a significant outright or deferred gift.
What is the 2025–26 Annual Fund Goal?
We strive to raise $1.6 million with the help from our entire community. Last year, families, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends contributed $1.45 million, directly benefiting our students and teachers. As operating costs continue to rise, a strong Annual Fund is essential to balancing the budget and sustaining the programs that make Berkeley Carroll exceptional.
Why is participation in the Annual Fund so important?
High participation is a powerful vote of confidence—a clear sign that all parents and guardians invest in their children’s education and believe in the School’s mission. Participation rates also influence gifts from outside sources, as many foundations look for strong parent involvement before awarding grants. We ask each family to make a gift that is meaningful to them, regardless of size or giving level. Gifts range from $10 to $100,000 each year.
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
The Advancement Team would love to connect with you!
To explore giving opportunities in a friendly, confidential conversation, please email our Director of Advancement Emily Quay at [email protected] or [email protected].
Kay Conn, Associate Director Special Events & Stewardship
Clare McCormick, Advancement Coordinator
David Mullery ’07, Associate Director of Annual Giving
Jamie L. O’Regan, Director of Alumni Engagement