Giving
We are proud of our culture of philanthropy, and giving back is one of our oldest traditions.
PBDA has been significantly strengthened by the generosity of our alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends for over a century. There are many ways to show your support for Palm Beach Day Academy. Whether it be a gift to the Annual Fund to enrich our community today or a gift to our endowment to secure our future, each gift has a lasting impact on our students and makes a difference.
Channels of Support
| Your Gift | When to Give | Ways to Give | Potential Tax Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable Bequest | Through Your Estate | Cash, Appreciated Securities, or Real Estate/ Property | Estate Tax, Capital Gains |
| Beneficiary Designation | Through Your Estate | Cash | Estate Tax or Income Tax |
| Appreciated Securities | During Your Life or Through Your Estate | Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds | Capital Gains |
| IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution | During Your Life (70 1/2 and older) | Through your IRA | Income Tax |
| Charitable Lead Trust | During Your Life or Through Your Estate | Cash, Appreciated Securities, Real Estate/ Property, or Complex Assets | Income Tax, Capital Gains, Estate Tax |
| Real Estate | During Your Life or Through Your Estate | Real Estate | Capital Gains, Estate Tax, Income Tax |
| Personal Property | During Your Life or Through Your Estate | Personal Property | Income Tax, Capital Gains, Estate Tax |
Ways to Give
Gifts to Palm Beach Day Academy are made by parents, grandparents, alumni, Heads of School, Board members, Faculty and Staff, corporations, foundations, and friends of the school. All gifts benefit PBDA students today and tomorrow.
Supporting PBDA
The Annual Fund
A Palm Beach Day Academy tradition and the most impactful fundraising effort each year.
Endowment
Gifts to the endowment provide long-term support and fund the school’s mission in perpetuity.
Events
Our cherished events bring our community together to celebrate all that we love at PBDA.
The Second Century Campaign
Endowed Funds for Students and Faculty
Support enhanced programming, financial aid, and scholarships for our students, as well as competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development for our dedicated faculty.
Facilities Improvements
More than just physical spaces, our facilities are the hub of our dynamic community to connect us with our most important commodity — our people. Updated facilities further foster collaboration, inspire leadership, and serve as nurturing spaces that elevate PBDA’s innovative learning experiences.
For more information, please contact our Philanthropy Department at philanthropy@pbday.org or 561.815.1523.