How to invest in GCA
There are many ways to invest in Grace Classical Academy.
GCA is a Not-for-profit School
Cash: A cash gift may be made outright or as a pledge.
Give by mail: Mail your check to: Grace Classical Academy, 3971 Via Del Rey, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Call us: 239-247-2479
E-mail us: [email protected]
Memorial & Honorary Gifts: You may designate a gift in memory or honor of someone special. We will send an acknowledgement to that person or their family as you specify.
Scholarship Fund: You may donate directly to our scholarship fund. Email [email protected] for more information on our Scholarship program.
Pray: We truly value prayer, and all those that pray for our students and school.
Volunteer: There are a variety of ways to volunteer. You can support GCA through volunteering. You can email [email protected] for more information.
Giving To GCA
Your donation to GCA helps to:
- Provide Classical Christian education and freedom for parents to choose an education best suited for their children
- Provide scholarships and tuition assistance for families unable to afford tuition or with multiple children enrolled
- Recruit, retain and empower teachers who are dedicated to providing the fundamentals and foundation of a Classical Christian education setting students up for lifelong learning, academic and college and career success.
Ways to give:
- One-time online donation
- Monthly donation – using a credit or debit card you can join GCA’s Anchor Society and support our mission all year long. For many donors, this is a convenient and affordable way to support GCA and feel the impact of helping GCA students all year long
- Pledge – using a pledge form, you can commit to supporting GCA with a multi-year pledge up to 3 years with payments to be made at your discretion when you prefer.
- Memorial/Tribute donation – you may also make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one, a current or former student, teacher or administrator. Notice will be sent to the honoree or a representative.
What to give:
- Cash, check (payable to Grace Classical Academy) or credit/debit cards
- Stock – please contact GCA to arrange for a stock transfer by emailing: [email protected] or calling 239-247-2479.
- Distributions through a Family Foundation or Donor Advised Fund
Restricted Fund Opportunities:
- Name An Annual Scholarship
- For a minimum $1,000, you may restrict your gift to be used to award a scholarship to a deserving or needy student
- Name An Endowed Scholarship Fund
- For a minimum pledge of $50,000 (to be paid within 5 years), you may create an endowment fund from which a portion of the earnings will be used to award scholarship(s) to deserving or needy students
- Curriculum Enhancement Fund
- You may make a gift to provide additional training and classroom materials for general curriculum enhancement or a specific previously approved expansion by the Head of School
- Teacher Professional Development Fund
- To continue to provide competitive compensation and benefits, and/or professional development, you may make a gift or pledge to the Teacher Professional Development Fund
- Mission Fund
- To offset the expenses of students accompanied by teachers or chaperones going into the community or world to do mission work for underserved populations or communities, you may make a gift to the Mission Fund.
- Building Expansion Fund
- To help GCA acquire land and build a future campus to expand student enrollment or curricula, you may make a gift or pledge to the Building Expansion Fund
Recognition & Annual Giving Societies
- Samaritan ($1,000+)
- Grace Gatherer ($500-$999)
- Crusader ($250-$499)
- Hope Builder ($100-$249)
- Faith Walker ($1-$99)
- Anchor ($25+ Monthly Donor)
- Legacy Society*
Donor names will be listed under the appropriate category for cumulative gifts made July 1 to June 30, and listed on a plaque at GCA and in Annual Reports and/or newsletters, unless the donor prefers to remain anonymous.
*Legacy Society Donors are those who have provided in writing a statement that they have included GCA as a beneficiary in their will, retirement plan, or life insurance policy, and wish to be recognized.