Support Austin Prep

The Austin Prep Fund is the cornerstone of philanthropy at Austin Prep. It is an invitation to lead. Also known as the Annual Fund, the Austin Prep Fund provides annual, flexible dollars to support innovative programs and priorities for students and faculty.  The Fund accelerates the process in which the School can respond to the ever-rising expectation for teaching excellence and innovative learning opportunities.

The Austin Prep Fund supports a range of student and faculty initiatives that are central to the Austin Prep experience, ranging from academic programs and speakers to tuition assistance and professional development for faculty.  The fund allows the School to take advantage of emerging educational trends quickly and live its mission more fully.  Contributions can be directed to areas of greatest need or preference.

The entire Austin Prep Community.  In 2021-2022, contributions to the Austin Prep Fund totaled nearly $500,000 and reflected record high participation from current and former parents, grandparents, alumni, trustees, friends, faculty, and staff.

Tuition dollars support planned operational expenses, while the Austin Prep Fund enriches the student experience – technology upgrades, mission-based programs, new curriculum, student life activities, guest speakers, and more.  The Fund provides Austin Prep with greater flexibility in shaping the educational experience. During the pandemic, the Austin Prep Fund was used to support technology for remote learning and needed health and safety equipment.

There are many ways to make a gift to the Austin Prep Fund.  Gifts can be made online by credit card, Venmo, ApplePay, and PayPal at AustinPrep.org/give.  Checks made out to Austin Prep Fund can be mailed to the School at 101 Willow Street, Reading MA 01867.  Stock transfers are also a common way to make a gift.  To inquire, contact laurie.gillis@austinprep.org.

Gifts are welcome 24/7/365.  The Development Team plans key initiatives throughout the Academic Year to raise awareness.  Every fall, Austin Prep kicks off its Annual Appeal – this is the core campaign for the School and is purposely done early in the year, so dollars raised can benefit current students.

Most companies offer a matching gift program – where employees can match, double and even triple their gift.  These programs are critical to philanthropy at Austin Prep.  To inquire, email APmatchinggifts@austinprep.org.