Ways to Give
There are many ways to support Shady Side Academy. Your gift of time or financial support is invaluable. An investment today ensures that we will continue to provide the challenging and inspiring environment that makes Shady Side Academy so special.
- Online Gifts
- Gifts by Mail
- Company Matching Gifts
- Gifts of Stocks or Bonds
- Recurring Gifts
- Gifts in Honor or in Memory of Someone
- Levels of Giving
Online Gifts
Make your gift online with a credit card. We accept Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Discover.
Gifts by Mail
Company Matching Gifts
Gifts of Stocks or Bonds
Gifts of stocks or bonds are best made electronically through Fidelity Investments. Shady Side Academy’s account number at Fidelity is X77-072508 and the DTC number is 0226. The Federal Tax ID number for Shady Side Academy is 25-0965561.
To ensure Shady Side Academy is accurately allocating your charitable contribution, please contact Ali Saras, Director of Alumni and Development, at asaras@shadysideacademy.org or 412-968-3077, with the name of the stock, amount and approximate time of transfer.
Recurring Gifts
Continue your support throughout the year by establishing monthly or bi-monthly payments. Complete the Recurring Gifts or Installments Form to make an ongoing gift.
Gifts in Honor or in Memory of Someone
You may make a gift in honor of a loved one, a graduating senior, a grandchild or a favorite teacher or coach. You also may want to remember a loved one with a memorial gift. Let us know the name of the person you wish to honor or remember when you make your gift. We will send you a receipt for the gift, and we will notify the honoree or the family of the loved one of your kindness. For more information, contact Alicia Barnes, at 412-968-3017 or abarnes@shadysideacademy.org.
Levels of Giving
The Founders Society
The Founders Society is a group of generous individuals who work to further Shady Side Academy with their leadership support. Matching gifts are credited toward society membership.
President's Circle: $25,000 and above
President's Fellow: $7,500–$24,999
Benefactor: $5,000–$7,499
Leadership Member: $2,500–$4,999
1883 Member: $1,883–$2,499
Blue & Gold Circle
Anniversary Club: $1,250-$1,882 Ambassador: $500-$1,249
Patron: $250-$499
Donor: $10-$249