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The Class I Gift is a longstanding fund-raising tradition at Milton
Academy. For 19 years, parents of class I students have come together
to make a significant gift in honor of their children's graduation.
Past class gifts have established scholarships funds and faculty
chairs, refurbished a portion of the library, endowed the Community
Service program and most recently supported the construction of
the student-faculty center.
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Gift information
| Class |
$ Raised |
Particip. |
Project |
| 2003 |
$454,303 |
92% |
Class I Commons room, Student-Faculty
center |
| 2002 |
$503,727
$357,604 |
84% |
Seed money for Student-Faculty center |
| 2001 |
$870,369
$524,000 |
84% |
Seed money for Student-Faculty center |
| 2000 |
$659,000 |
83% |
Seed money for Student-Faculty center |
| 1999 |
$1,022,691 |
90% |
Funded comprehensive master plan &
Financial Aid |
| 1998 |
$933,010 |
90% |
Bicentennial Faculty Chair |
| 1997 |
$775,000 |
90% |
Athletic/Convocation center |
| 1996 |
$442,000 |
95% |
Athletic/Convocation Center |
| 1995 |
$470,000 |
93% |
Refurbish top two floors of library &
endowed a Financial Aid Fund |
| 1994 |
$303,300 |
92% |
Endowed Community Service Program and
athletic coaching positions |
| 1993 |
$400,806 |
90% |
Improvements to Cox Library |
| 1992 |
$321,533 |
92% |
Completion of Ayer Observatory, enhanced
computer programs for faculty, Jerome A. Pieh Scholarship Fund |
| 1991 |
$251,285 |
144
families |
Established Jermone A. Pieh Scholarship
Fund |
| 1990 |
$274,000 |
88% |
Endowed faculty sabbatical fund &
funding of a planning study for improvements in the academic
courtyard near the Science Building |
| 1989 |
$310,000 |
90% |
Established an endowed scholarship |
| 1988 |
$181,000 |
284
donors |
Renovation of Student Center in Ware
Hall |
| 1987 |
$306,000 |
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Support for the Performing Arts Center |
| 1985 |
$107,528 total
$85,000 for project |
53% |
Established endowed fund which will
provide grants to faculty members for summer study |
| 1984 |
$120,000 |
141 parents
21 grandpar. |
Resource materials for Cox Library
(New York Times
microfilm collection) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q Will our family be asked to make
a gift to the Annual Fund and the Class I Gift Drive?
No. The Class I Gift will be the only official “ask”
this year.
Q What is the difference between the Annual
Fund and the Class I Gift?
The Annual Fund is made up of unrestricted gifts in support of the
annual operating budget. The Class I Gift is a program contributing
money to a restricted project.
Q Milton is asking each Class I
family to make a “stretch” gift. What exactly does that
mean?
Milton would love to have each family consider a
leadership gift. Obviously this is not possible in all cases. A
stretch gift usually means 3 to 5 times the largest gift given in
the previous three years.
Q Can I donate to other funds at
Milton, and still be counted towards the 100% participation goal
of the Class I Gift?
Yes. While the Class I Gift is geared toward a specific
project, if you feel more comfortable making a gift to the Annual
Fund or another project at Milton, you will still be included in
the participation.
Q. How can I give
to the Class I Gift?
All gifts and pledges to the Class I Gift must be in by June 30.
It is possible, however, to make a pledge over a finite number of
years and have the total pledge count toward the gift. Donors can
make a gift with a check, credit card or appreciated securities.
You can also make a gift via our secure
online giving form. If you have any questions, or would like
to make your family’s contribution to the Class I Gift, please
contact Perry Buroker,
director of annual giving, at (617) 898-2375.
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