We are grateful for any amount and type of donation. You are truly making a difference. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions. We are happy to assist and we thank you for your support.
your donation means the world
donations by check
Check can be made payable to Villa Maria School and mailed to:
Villa Maria School
161 Sky Meadow Drive
Stamford, CT 06903
matching gift program
Double your donation by participating in the Matching Gift Program if one is offered by your employer. Several businesses and corporations will match the contributions made by their employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. Contact your Human Resources department for details on their participation.
gift of stock
A gift of stock has special benefits for the giver. The stock holder can avoid paying the capital gains tax for stocks that have appreciated in value. Consult with your tax preparation professional for more details about receiving tax deductions and avoiding the capital gains tax.
life income gifts
A life income gift will allow you and/or your beneficiary to retain income from assets donated, as well as make federal income tax deduction for a portion of the value (depending on the terms of the gift), while also eliminating the capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated securities or real estate. Charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities and other life income gifts must be arranged between you, the school and your legal and financial advisors to ensure an arrangement that is tailored to your financial circumstances.
gifts in kind
The gift can take many forms, and, in most cases, it provides a deduction equal to the fair market value of the property. If the donation is accepted and used by Villa Maria in the educational process, you are entitled to a deduction equal to the full market value. However, if the donation is not used in our educational programs, your charitable deduction will be limited to your cost basis in the property.
I’d like to take a moment to highlight some of Villa’s achievements over the past two years that could not have been possible without your ongoing support and generous giving.
• All of our teachers are now trained in PAF (an Orton-Gillingham based reading program) and SMARTS (an executive function skills program).
• Our partnership with the Bartlett Arboretum has expanded to our inclusion on the Pollinator Pathway and Monarch Butterfly Joint Venture.
• Our main entrance has been renovated, and a new STEM Lab and Art Room (with a kiln) have been created.
• The first floor was updated with new paint and carpet.
• Lunch and after school clubs now include karaoke, gardening, yoga, dance, fall sports, jewelry, board games and pickleball.
• We designed and piloted a Social, Emotional, Language and Learning (SELL) class to explicitly teach social communication and problem-solving skills.
The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts. Contributions from parents, grandparents, staff, alumni, trustees, and friends support Villa Maria’s Mission by building a necessary bridge between tuition dollars and the full cost of educating each child. Your gifts allow Villa Maria to deliver a transformative learning experience to each of our students by ensuring that Villa’s Faculty is equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and tools to meet each child’s individual learning needs.
Every donation makes a difference and high donor participation is a testament to the strength of our community and the commitment to each student’s experience. Our unique educational mission is only possible with support from community members like you!
