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The world needs more leaders. It needs more environmentally conscious citizens and critical thinkers who are not only engaged with the important issues of our time, but will grow up and do something about them. The world needs more MCS graduates, but in order to sustain a mission that inspires students to make a meaningful difference in the world - MCS needs you. Support the MCS Annual Fund today. Together, we can continue our legacy of producing extraordinary leaders for tomorrow.  "When I am confronted by an issue, I
feel I've either succeeded or failed by whether I'm being true to what MCS
taught me." - Liam Pleven '79 Journalist "Even I have been surprised by the extent to which I can directly relate the things that are important to me with the nine years I spent in a big green-doored townhouse on East 96th Street." - Daniel Altschuler '96, Rhodes Scholar; Doctoral Candidate, University of Oxford "When I am asked about my life, the place that I start is the alternative elementary school that shaped who I am and what I'm doing in the world." - Kim Grose '82, Rhodes Scholar, Community Activist "I think of MCS every day. I love what I do and it has direct ties to MCS. When I think of the people I met there, I always feel like I have a home and a family at MCS and with the friends who went there, too." - Erika Gibson '86, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), Veterinary Neurologist |
 Manhattan Country School 7 East 96th Street · New York, New York 10128 (212) 348-0952 |
CONTRIBUTIONS
WAYS TO GIVE
FUNDRAISERS
SUPPORT MCS
As an independent school, we finance our operations with no help from federal, state, or local government funding. Although 70% of our income comes from student tuition, that revenue alone cannot sustain our superior level of education. We rely heavily on the generous contributions of parents, alumni, and others to meet immediate and long term expenses.
Annual Fund
The Annual Fund supports the school's operating budget and makes it possible for children of all economic circumstances to attend Manhattan Country School. These gifts are used where they're most urgently needed, for example in supporting faculty and staff salaries, benefits, and professional development. After tuition and endowment income, Annual Fund contributions represent our single largest source of yearly revenue.
Endowment Giving
A capital or endowment campaign consists of single, multi year, or planned (estate) gifts given in addition to Annual Giving and designated to support specific programs and projects identified by the Board of Trustees. These might include significant facility improvements or increasing the endowment.
WAYS TO GIVE
We welcome contributions in a variety of forms. If you have questions about how to make a gift, or want more information, please contact Director of Development Akemi Kochiyama at (212) 348-0952 ext. 283 or
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As 501(c)3 a nonprofit organization, all outright gifts of cash or stock made to MCS are 100% tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Cash
We appreciate any contributions of cash, check, or money order. You may also make contributions using a VISA® or MasterCard® at Network for Good.
Stocks/Appreciated Securities
Making a stock gift helps the donor avoid applicable capital-gains taxes. For more information, please contact the Development Office at (212) 348-0952 ext. 283 or e-mail us at support_mcs@manhattancountryschool.org.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match the philanthropic contributions of their employees on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis. Matching Gift Forms are usually available from your company's personnel office. Simply complete your portion of the form and mail it along with your gift. To find out if your company matches gifts, please call the Development Office at (212) 348-0952 ext. 283 or e-mail us at support_mcs@manhattancountryschool.org.
United Way
Manhattan Country School is a designated beneficiary of the United Way. Donors whose employers encourage campaign participation may write in "Manhattan Country School" as the intended beneficiary. For more information on the United Way, visit liveunited.org
FUNDRAISERS
The following fundraising events help support the operating expenses of the school.
Farm Festival (Third Saturday in October)
The MCS Farm Festival is an annual street festival and community fundraising event which takes place on 96th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues in New York City. The day of Farm Festival includes a raffle, games and rides, arts and crafts, delicious home-cooked food, fresh produce from the MCS Farm, a baked goods stand and a unique online auction that begins a week prior to the event. A fun day for the whole family, Farm Festival is an invaluable community building event which requires the creativity, generosity and collaboration of the entire parent community. Watch video highlights from Farm Festival 2010.
When does it happen?
Farm Festival happens every year on the third Saturday in October, but planning and organizing begins in the spring of the preceding year.
How can I support?
Everyone is invited to attend Farm Festival. The event takes place on the street and is open to the public. Inviting your friends and family members is highly encouraged!
The annual Holiday Book Fair take place in December in the MCS Living Room and is organized by the 6th grade parents. While the primary goal is fundraising, parent organizers sometimes invite special authors and illustrators for school day or evening readings during the Holiday Book Fair. In recent years, the Book Fair has been held in partnership with Scholastic Book Fairs. Parents are welcome to visit the Book Fair with their children at designated times before and after school to purchase books and educational toys and games.
When does it happen?
The Holiday Book Fair takes place on the first Thursday and Friday in December.
How can I support?
Shop! The 6th grade parents are responsible for organizing and running the Book Fair. The entire MCS parent community is encouraged to stop by to shop for good quality Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day and Christmas books as well as other multicultural and holiday-themed books and toys!
• Attend! Tickets are available in a range of prices.
• Become an underwriter by making a donation to help support the cost of the event.
• Purchase an ad in the event journal as a way to pay tribute to teachers, honorees,
or MCS.
• Join the Big Night Out! event committee and help plan for this major fundraiser (duties include auction coordination and planning, ticket sales, publicity, and soliciting for corporate sponsorship).
• Bring a friend. Big Night Out! is a wonderful way to introduce a special friend, family member or potential supporter to the mission, successful alumni and
rich diversity of the MCS community.
Big Night Out! (Late April/Early May)
Big Night Out! is MCS' annual spring benefit. The semi-formal event supports MCS' sliding-scale tuition program and takes place in the evening at an off-campus venue and includes food, live music, dancing, an awards ceremony, and auction.
When does it happen?
Big Night Out! usually takes place every year on the first Saturday in May. In 2011, the event will take place on Saturday, April 30 at the Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street, New York, NY.
How can I support?
All members of the MCS community (over 21 years of age) are invited to attend Big Night Out! and there are a variety of ways you can support this important event:
• Attend! Tickets are available in a range of prices.
• Become an underwriter by making a donation to help support the cost of the event.
• Purchase an ad in the event journal as a way to pay tribute to teachers, honorees, or MCS.
• Bring a friend. Big Night Out! is a wonderful way to introduce a special friend, family member or potential supporter to the mission, successful alumni and rich diversity of the MCS community.