Giving - IDEAL School Manhattan

A multicultural group of students wearing sashes that read senior class stand in front of a step and repeat banner

Students in the Class of 2024 attended the annual IDEAL Gala fundraiser. They acted as ambassadors and greeters and also performed in the program.

Like all non-profit independent schools, The IDEAL School relies on the generosity of families, friends, and foundations to meet expenses not covered by tuition

A gift to The IDEAL School supports the belief that every child deserves access to a top-notch, independent school education.

By giving to IDEAL, you help to ensure that our students will receive an individualized, differentiated education that will allow them to reach their full potential. You will help bring meaningful technology into our classrooms, equipping students with skills they need to be successful in the 21st Century. You will support the professional development of teachers, providing opportunities for staff to hone their craft. And you will preserve the socioeconomic diversity of our community, helping to create a school that is truly reflective of the world in which we live.

Every gift to IDEAL is meaningful and makes a difference. Below are various ways to support our school and its mission.

Gifts of Cash

Gifts of Securities

Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some also provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours. Most of these programs match contributions dollar-for-dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift. To find out if your company will match gifts, ask your Human Resources Department for more information.

For more information about giving to The IDEAL School of Manhattan, please please contact Margaret Conklin, Chief Financial Officer, at 212-769-1699 x10015 or mconklin@theidealschool.org.