Giving to Academe

Academe of the Oaks offers a college preparatory education that focuses on innovation, resourcefulness and civic engagement. Students participate in an educational experience – a life experience – unlike any other in the Atlanta area. While respectful of tradition, Academe of the Oaks is not intent upon maintaining the status quo, rather we strive for excellence. At Academe, “changing the world” is a daily enterprise. Your donation helps our school to fulfill its mission and prepare our youth to make a difference in the broader community.

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why your gift matters

Academe of the Oaks graduates capable, confident, and engaged young people. The Academe experience grows from a solid foundation: a powerful vision; a strong faculty; a proven curriculum; and the robust support of the school community.

As an independent, non-profit, educational organization, the school’s operating budget, and therefore the educational experiences of our students, is enhanced by donations from the many facets of the school community: current parents; faculty and staff; former parents; alumni; friends; and foundations.

The School Director and the Board of Trustees are committed to the judicious use of available funds. Tax-deductible contributions to Academe of the Oaks support innovation and technology; curriculum and instruction; the arts and creativity; athletics; community service; extracurricular programs; and scholarships. There are multiple ways that you can financially support Academe of the Oaks.

there are several ways to give:

Online

Supporting the Annual Fund with our online payment option is fast, easy and secure. Use this link to make an online donation today.

Pledges

If you would like to make your gift in installments, or if you would like to make a commitment but are not ready to make payment, you can make your Annual Fund pledge online.

stocks and securities

If you own appreciated stock or mutual funds, you can gift them to Academe of the Oaks and maximize tax benefits. Donors who have held assets for more than a year may be able to take the full fair market value of the gift as a charitable deduction on their tax return and avoid all capital gains taxes on appreciated value. To make a gift of securities, instruct your broker in writing to transfer stock directly to Academe’s broker, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Your broker will need the following information:

The number of shares and the stock you wish to transfer
Academe’s financial advisor: Robert Arteaga, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Telephone (210)483-5090 or (800)862-7919
Academe’s Account Number: 0000 6986 5370 6 133
Academe’s DTC number: 0756
Academe’s Federal Tax Identification Number: 30-0129704

Please contact Tracy Delgado at tdelgado@academeatlanta.org or 404-405-2173 to let us know you’ve initiated a gift of stock or with any questions about giving securities.

By Check

Checks made payable to Academe of the Oaks and mailed directly to:

Academe of the Oaks
146 New Street
Decatur, GA 30030

Please note “Annual Fund” on your check.

matching gifts

Many companies match charitable gifts made by their employees. Your company’s specific matching requirements are typically found on your company website or with your Human Resource department.

Please contact Tracy Delgado tdelgado@academeatlanta.org or 404-405-2173 with questions or to find out if your employer offers a charitable match.

DONOR-ADVISED FUND

If you have established a donor-advised fund, consider recommending a grant to Academe of the Oaks. Contributions through your donor-advised fund can be initiated online or by contacting the fund advisor.

Ask your fund manager to designate a gift to Academe of the Oaks:
Academe of the Oaks, Inc.
EIN: 30-0129704
146 New Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030

Please contact Tracy Delgado at tdelgado@academeatlanta.org or 404-405-2173 to let us know you’ve initiated the gift or with any questions about giving from your donor-advised fund.

You can support Academe of the Oaks in the course of an ordinary day by participating in these community partner programs sponsored by vendors who may already enjoy your patronage.

Publix Partners is now tied to your phone number – no card necessary! Go to www.Publix.com/partners to sign up. Search for and select Academe of the Oaks as your partner school and the school will receive a percentage of your purchase.

Apply for or register a Kroger Plus Card at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and percentage of your grocery payment will be donated to Academe. Our school code (NPO number) is 61619.

Five percent of qualifying school supply purchases made during each program period will come to Academe in the form of an Office Depot merchandise card. Qualifying purchases are categorized as basic school supplies. Give our school code to the cashier when you make your purchases: 70208867.

Academe of the Oaks is a member of the Amazon School Rewards Program. When you shop through our link, Academe will receive a portion of the sale price. Visit https://smile.amazon.com to shop Amazon.com and select Academe of the Oaks as your preferred charity.

All of the ways you support Academe of the Oaks enhances the educational experience our students receive.

Thank you!

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146 New Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
404.405.2173