The Annual Fund
The centerpiece of fund raising at PJDS is the school's Annual Fund appeal raising unrestricted dollars. Tuition covers only 80-82% of the cost of educating a child at PJDS. Our Federation allocation represents another 8-10%. Therefore, each year the school must raise 9-11% of its budget to support enrichment, faculty recruitment and retention, professional growth and financial assistance.

Memorial and Celebratory General and Library Donations
Memorial and Celebratory donations are another form of unrestricted giving to PJDS. Tribute gifts also help to make up the difference between the cost of education and tuition. The amount requested for sending out memorial or tribute cards is $10. Dedications of books in the school libraries in honor or memory of a person or occasion is $25. Contributions may be made by contacting Kerry DeVaul at 610-658-2518 ext 225 or at kdevaul@pjds.org.

Endowment Giving
PJDS' goal is to grow its endowment to $40 million. Thanks to the generosity of Sidney Kimmel the school is well on its way to make this goal a reality. We would like to establish endowment funds in the areas of financial assistance, professional development, and programming. These funds will establish a legacy that will support the school for generations to come. Gifts of $25,000 and more can be considered for a named fund.

Planned Giving
National statistics reveal that in the next decade over $10 trillion is expected to change hands through individual estates. Estate gifts in various forms are magnificent acts of tzedaka, especially when they memorialize the donor's name in perpetuity.

Ways to Give

• Cash - Write a check, use your VISA, MasterCard or American Express and receive a full tax deduction
• Securities - Donate appreciated long term securities, avoid tax on appreciation and receive a tax deduction equal tothe current market value of the stock
• Bequests - Designate Perelman Jewish Day School as a beneficiary in your estate
• Life Insurance - Take out a policy for Perelman Jewish Day School or donate policies whose protection you no longer need. You receive an immediate tax deduction.
• Charitable Residues - Leave the remaining assets in your will to Perelman Jewish Day School. This will reduce taxes otherwise payable by your estate.
• Annuity Trusts - Pays a fixed amount of income during your lifetime with substantial tax deductions. Perelman Jewish Day School is the recipient of the remainder at the end of the trust.
• Unitrust - Pays a per cent of the trust each year of your life. Perelman Jewish Day School is the recipient of the remainder at the end of the trust.
• Charitable Lead Trust - Donate part of your estate to a trust now and the income goes into a fund you set up at the school. This reduces estate taxes.

Ask your accountant or attorney how you can maximize your tax benefits while ensuring the future for Perelman Jewish Day School. The school's Institutional Advancement office and advisors are available to meet with you as well. For further information contact Caren Barnet, Director of Institutional Advancement, 610-658-2518 ext. 255 or cbarnet@pjds.org.