The Annual Fund is comprised of voluntary, tax-deductible gifts from parents, grandparents, alumnae, parents of alumnae, trustees, faculty, staff and friends. These gifts are unrestricted and support our students in tangible and measurable ways.
The Hockaday Annual Fund supports the many unique experiences that define a Hockaday education while also supporting the School’s faculty and staff. Through the generous support of our community, the Annual Fund can support the purchase of items such as mobile workstations, new photography cameras, debate, and robotics tournament fees, resources for student clubs, training for faculty, enhanced campus security features, and much, much more.
Investing in Hockaday’s endowment is an effective way to ensure the long-term health of the School. Hockaday’s endowment supports financial aid, faculty, programs and operations.
Hockaday accepts gifts of securities, and stock transfers can be applied to pledge payments. Gifts of appreciated securities offer tax advantages to the donor and are straightforward to arrange. Credit is given and a tax deduction is allowable for the value of the mean of the high and low prices of the stock on the day of transfer to Hockaday. In addition, there is not a capital gains tax on the “long term” appreciated portion of the gift.
Instructions for Making a Gift of Stock If you wish to transfer stock or mutual funds, contact Cathy Xu in the Hockaday Development Office or call 214.360.6582 with the name of the stock and the number of shares to be transferred. This notification is the only way the School can identify the donor. We will then provide you with the DTC or wire transfer instructions to initiate the transfer.
Many companies have matching gift opportunities available for their employees, retirees, and families. Taking advantage of these programs can double the impact of your gift to Hockaday.