Our Advancement Program
As an independent school, we rely on the generosity of our families and friends. Gifts of all kinds and all sizes are greatly appreciated. Below are ways your voluntary support can impact our community and your family’s experience at LREI.
The Fund for LREI
The Fund for LREI, our annual fund, is the cornerstone of the school’s fundraising efforts. Each year, LREI relies on unrestricted Fund for LREI contributions to provide educational resources for students and faculty not covered by tuition alone. Your gift is an investment in LREI's remarkable educational experience.
Fundraising Events
LREI hosts one additional major fundraising event each year, alternating between the Big Shindig (a fun celebration featuring a silent auction) and the Art Party and Auction. Both are important, long-standing community events that raise vital funds for our program, separate from the Fund for LREI.
Director's Initiatives
From time to time, our administration identifies a particular program or facility need and will seek funding from the LREI community. These restricted gifts are for a specific purpose and are separate from the Fund for LREI.
Ways to Give:
Cash Gifts Please make your American Express, Visa, or MasterCard gift by clicking here, or mail your check to:
Office of Advancement
272 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10014
Instructions to wire funds can be downloaded here
Contact Director of Annual Giving Ryann Imperioli at [email protected] or 212-477-5316, ext. 232, with any questions.
Digital Assets We have activated digital asset accounts. Anyone wishing to use Bitcoin or Ethereum to make contributions should contact the Advancement Office for more information.
Matching Gifts More than 1,500 U.S. companies offer the benefit of matching charitable gifts made by their employees. It's a great way to double or even triple your donation. Request a matching gift form from your employer and send it in completed with your gift. We'll take care of the rest!
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) LREI welcomes grant recommendations from donor-advised funds in support of our mission. Our Tax ID/EIN is 13-5562268 (Little Red School House Inc.).
Memorial or Tribute Gifts Make a gift to the Fund for LREI in memory or honor of a teacher or loved one. This thoughtful gesture will be recognized in the LREI Annual Report.
Planned Gifts Contribute to LREI’s future by planning for a special gift, such as a bequest in your Will or Trust, or through a Charitable Gift Annuity to receive payments for life. Gift planning is a meaningful way to honor your or your child’s experience at LREI while ensuring similarly transformative experiences for future generations of students. There are many ways you can make a gift that will cost you nothing today, or help you make a tax-wise investment in your future. Additionally, with your legacy gift, LREI will proudly recognize you as a member of the Elisabeth Irwin Heritage Society.
For more information about making a bequest or to learn about other arrangements to support LREI’s mission and leave a lasting legacy, please get in touch with Director of Advancement Jennifer Weil at [email protected] or 212-477-5320.
Securities A stock gift may have significant tax advantages for you. By donating appreciated shares, you avoid paying capital gains tax and receive a charitable deduction.
Volunteer In addition to essential financial support, we also rely on the remarkable volunteer spirit within the LREI community. Whether helping to create school-wide events, serving on a committee, acting as a class parent, or organizing one of our annual auctions, our dedicated parents and alums play an essential role in shaping who we are.
For more information about becoming a Fund for LREI volunteer, please email Ryann Imperioli at [email protected]. If you would like to join the Big Shindig or Art Party Committees, please email Elisabeth Ingwersen Mendez at [email protected].
Please make your American Express, Visa, or MasterCard gift by clicking here, or mail your check to:
Office of Advancement
272 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10014
Instructions to wire funds can be downloaded here
Contact Director of Annual Giving Ryann Imperioli at [email protected] or 212-477-5316, ext. 232, with any questions.
We have activated digital asset accounts. Anyone wishing to use Bitcoin or Ethereum to make contributions should contact the Advancement Office for more information.
More than 1,500 U.S. companies offer the benefit of matching charitable gifts made by their employees. It's a great way to double or even triple your donation. Request a matching gift form from your employer and send it in completed with your gift. We'll take care of the rest!
LREI welcomes grant recommendations from donor-advised funds in support of our mission. Our Tax ID/EIN is 13-5562268 (Little Red School House Inc.).
Make a gift to the Fund for LREI in memory or honor of a teacher or loved one. This thoughtful gesture will be recognized in the LREI Annual Report.
Contribute to LREI’s future by planning for a special gift, such as a bequest in your Will or Trust, or through a Charitable Gift Annuity to receive payments for life. Gift planning is a meaningful way to honor your or your child’s experience at LREI while ensuring similarly transformative experiences for future generations of students. There are many ways you can make a gift that will cost you nothing today, or help you make a tax-wise investment in your future. Additionally, with your legacy gift, LREI will proudly recognize you as a member of the Elisabeth Irwin Heritage Society.
For more information about making a bequest or to learn about other arrangements to support LREI’s mission and leave a lasting legacy, please get in touch with Director of Advancement Jennifer Weil at [email protected] or 212-477-5320.
A stock gift may have significant tax advantages for you. By donating appreciated shares, you avoid paying capital gains tax and receive a charitable deduction.
In addition to essential financial support, we also rely on the remarkable volunteer spirit within the LREI community. Whether helping to create school-wide events, serving on a committee, acting as a class parent, or organizing one of our annual auctions, our dedicated parents and alums play an essential role in shaping who we are.
For more information about becoming a Fund for LREI volunteer, please email Ryann Imperioli at [email protected]. If you would like to join the Big Shindig or Art Party Committees, please email Elisabeth Ingwersen Mendez at [email protected].