You can make your gift quickly and securely online using a credit card. Shady Side Academy accepts Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover.

Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your donation. There are more than 4,000 companies and foundations that match gifts to independent schools. Check with your employer to see if they participate in a matching gift program.

Shady Side Academy's Federal Tax ID is 25-0965561.

The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows businesses and individuals in Pennsylvania to direct a portion of their state taxes to Shady Side Academy. These contributions provide financial aid scholarships to academically talented students in need, helping to ensure greater access to SSA’s exceptional education. Participants receive tax credits of up to 90% of their donation, making it a mutually beneficial way to support financial aid at SSA.

Yes, you can make a gift via Venmo by searching for @SSA_BlueGoldFund in the Venmo app. Please note, Venmo payment fees apply: 3% for payments using a credit card and no fees for payments using a debit card, bank balance, or Venmo balance.

Yes, gifts of securities are welcome and can be made electronically through Fidelity Investments. Shady Side Academy’s account number is X77-072508, and the DTC number is 0226. The Federal Tax ID number for Shady Side Academy is 25-0965561. To ensure your contribution is allocated accurately, please contact the Alumni & Development Office at development@shadysideacademy.org with the name of the stock, amount, and approximate time of transfer.

The success of the Blue & Gold Fund relies on parent ambassador volunteers to drive participation in annual giving among current parent peers. The program is designed with the busy parent in mind. The four in-person gatherings throughout the year (one per quarter) include dinner, guest presenters who speak to the impact of Blue & Gold Fund gifts, and community building in celebration of our collective efforts. This initiative is perfect for a parent volunteer who has limited time but wants to make a direct impact on SSA’s bottom line and the daily experience of SSA students and wants to do so alongside others. 

The OSTC program enables businesses and individuals in Pennsylvania to direct their state taxes to Shady Side Academy. These contributions fund financial aid scholarships for students in low-performing school districts, giving them access to a transformative SSA education. Like the EITC program, participants in OSTC can receive tax credits of up to 90% of their donation, creating a powerful way to make a difference while reducing their tax liability.