Ways to Give
The Annual Fund directly supports Thayer’s students and faculty, providing the essential dollars necessary for continued academic, programmatic, and aesthetic enhancements. In recent years, the support of our donors through the Annual Fund has provided for the renovation of the Brickyard and Cahall Dining Hall, the implementation of the laptop program, the creation of new courses in Statistics and Robotics, and the building of the Makerspace.
Each year, gifts to the Annual Fund will be counted in the fiscal year during which they are made. Thayer’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
Special Types of Gifts
Gifts of Stock or Securities
You can make a gift of securities worth any amount to support Thayer Academy. An unrestricted gift of securities will be applied to the current year’s Annual Fund. You can also direct your donation to support a fund or program that is particularly meaningful to you.
When making an outright gift of stock, a donor typically transfers the stock to Thayer. In order to determine the value, Thayer will use the mean sale price on the day it comes into our possession as the appraised value, and we will provide the donor with the appropriate charitable income tax deduction letter.
Transfer of Securities:
In the case of securities, please instruct your broker to transfer the securities to the account of:
The Trustees of Thayer Academy
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
53 State Street
Exchange Place, 39th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
DTC #0015
Account #625829353-775
Once you have instructed your broker to make a securities transfer, please contact
Melissa Tuthill Forger '92, Director of Development, at 781.664.2501 or mforger@thayer.org to ensure proper transfer and acknowledgment.
Capital Gifts
Capital gifts are typically larger gifts given over a period of several years, and can support both endowment as well as capital projects. In recent years capital support has funded the building of the Center for the Arts; the creation of the Hanflig Technology Center; the creation of the Cahall Campus Center and the renovations of the Pulsifer College Counseling Center; as well as the addition of capital to financial aid and Thayer’s general endowment. Thirty-five percent of Thayer students receive financial aid for a total of over $7 million annually.
To discuss a capital gift to Thayer Academy, please contact Melissa Tuthill Forger '92, Director of Development, at 781.664.2501 or mforger@thayer.org.
Planned Gifts
A planned gift can offer the opportunity to support Thayer while creating a personal and meaningful legacy. Click on the button below to learn more about the many different options for planned giving and to access helpful planning tools and calculators that can assist you in making the gift that's best for you.
Monthly Giving
The Thayer, Thayer Forever Monthly Giving Program allows the Academy to project funding year after year in order to consistently plan for the advancement of arts, athletics, international travel, and financial aid. It is the easiest way to make a lasting impact!
This Monthly Giving Program makes your TA support easier and more manageable. Here’s how:
- One-time set up process
- Receive fewer phone and email reminders about your annual donation
- Reach the leadership levels of giving with lower monthly installments
- Know that you are continuously supporting the unique Thayer experience
After signing up, your credit card will be processed automatically on either the 1st or the 15th of each month. Each January, you will receive one gift acknowledgement reflecting all of your donations from the previous year for tax purposes. If you feel the need to adjust the status of your gift, you can contact Brad Peterson ’11 in the Alumni House at bpeterson@thayer.org.
Leadership Levels
| Giving Level | Total Annual Donation | Monthly Committment |
| Up to 5th Reunion | $50 | $4.17 |
| Up to 10th Reunion | $100 | $8.34 |
| Up to 15th Reunion | $250 | $20.84 |
| Up to 20th Reunion | $750 | $62.50 |
| Leadership Circle | $1,877 | $156.42 |
At her last reunion, Phyllis Rubin '57 reminded her classmates not to forget Thayer Academy in their wills. "If people are in the position to do it, I would hope that their support of Thayer would translate into financial support."
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Join the General’s Council
Donors who make annual gifts of $1,877 or more are recognized as members of Thayer’s General’s Council. Donors at this level are critically important to the success of Thayer’s fundraising efforts, providing philanthropic leadership that inspires donors at all levels to invest in Thayer. General’s Council donors are recognized in donor listings, receive specialized communications throughout the year, and are invited to exclusive events, including an annual reception hosted by the Board of Trustees.
Become a Young Alumni Leader
Consistent annual giving from our alumni not only helps to create a baseline for Thayer to set its philanthropic goals, but can also demonstrate to others in our community the value our alumni place on their Thayer education. By making a donation you send a message that you remain part of the Thayer community and feel invested in the Academy’s future. With giving levels scaled according to the number of years since your graduation, Thayer recognizes leadership gifts from alumni of all ages and offers alumni leadership donors all the benefits of membership in the General’s Council.
| General's Council Giving Levels | |
| Leadership Circle | $1,877 - $2,999 |
| Sarah White Glover Society | $3,000 - $4,999 |
| Anna Boynton Society | $5,000 - $9,999 |
| Headmaster's Circle | $10,000 - $24,999 |
| Trustee's Circle | $25,000 - $49,999 |
| Founder's Circle | $50,000+ |
| Young Alumni Leaders | |
| 1-4 Years Out | $50+ |
| 5-9 Years Out | $100+ |
| 10-14 Years Out | $250+ |
| 15-19 Years Out | $750+ |