Thanks to the generosity of the Laurel School community, the Annual Fund supports the operating budget of the school in an important way. The Annual Fund works hand-in-hand with the school's $37 million endowment and funds 9% of the operating budget on an annual basis.

However, Laurel's Annual Fund is more than dollars; it is a tradition that undergirds the entire institution by involving alumnae, parents, parents of alumnae, grandparents, friends, faculty, staff and foundations in meaningful and direct support of our students. It is a community project, repeated every year, that depends upon nearly 200 volunteers for its amazing success.

Begun as an Alumnae Fund in 1950, the Annual Fund now unifies members of all constituencies in the success of every student. Laurel is particularly proud of the high rate of participation by members of all constituencies. Through the years, Laurel has set the standard for participation, particularly by alumnae and parents, far exceeding the national averages.

The 2006-07 Annual Fund surpassed its goal through the generous contributions of nearly 2,000 donors, reaching a new milestone in annual giving. For the second year in a row, the Annual Fund secured over $1 million for the current operations of the school. Thanks a million to all who participated in this remarkable achievement!

Leadership gifts to the Annual Fund are recognized at the following levels:

Century Club $100 to $249

Courtyard Club $250 to $499
Green & White Club $500 to $999
Prentiss Society $1,000 or more

Club members receive invitations to various events, as well as special publications.

The Annual Fund follows the school's fiscal year, July 1 to June 30. For your convenience, you may make gifts several ways. Instructions for making a gift of securities can be found on the Giving to Laurel page.

Gifts online click online giving

Gifts of securities information at giving to Laurel

Gifts by phone Call credit card gifts toll free ~ 866.277-3182
Gifts by mail Please send checks made payable to Laurel School to:

Annual Fund ~ Beam Development Office
Laurel School
One Lyman Circle
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

Should you have questions, or need additional information, please contact
Teri Howe, Director of Annual Giving

at 216.464-1441, ext 3031