Support

Support Buckley

For over one hundred years, The Buckley School has helped to shape the lives of thousands of young men. Today, Buckley continues its great tradition. Our mission is to ensure that the same standards of excellence, engagement and camaraderie continue to influence the next generation of boys far into the future.

The Buckley School’s success in this regard depends on its ability to retain and attract excellent faculty members, support a diverse and well-rounded student body and sustain a culture of athletic and artistic achievement. This is only possible with the generosity and involvement of the extended Buckley community.

Below, we have shared some information on the various ways our community has given or continues to give to the School. From the Annual Fund to the Centennial Building Campaign and the B. Lord Buckley Society, we take great pride in the participation of the Buckley family in our fundraising efforts and consider this great tradition of giving one of the hallmarks of the School.

When planning your philanthropic gifts this year, we hope you will consider The Buckley School. For more information on how to contribute to the School, please see the information below. If you’d like to speak to someone on our staff directly, please call us at (212) 535-8787. 

Thank you for your help in maintaining Buckley’s strength and vitality.

Sincerely,

Tara Johnson
Director of Development
 

Development Office

Tara Johnson
Director of Development
tjohnson@buckleyschool.org

Kate Philip
Director of Alumni Relations
kphilip@buckleyschool.org 

Madeline Hadley
Special Events & Parent Relations Manager
mhadley@buckleyschool.org

Camille Sears
Development Assistant
csears@buckleyschool.org

Annual Fund

2023-2024 Goal: $2,850,000
A gift to The Buckley School makes an enormous difference in the teachers we hire, the small group instruction we provide, the art, drama, and music programs we offer, and the success our boys achieve on the playing field. In short, every aspect of Buckley life is touched by your generosity. Thank you in advance for your support of The Buckley School. Every gift makes a difference!

Annual Fund FAQs

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Q. How is the money from the Annual Fund used?

    • Operating Budget: Annual Fund dollars are unrestricted and make up 15% of the School’s annual operating budget (approximately $15 million).
    • Faculty and Staff Compensation: Buckley offers competitive salaries to attract and retain highly qualified faculty. 75% of the School’s budget funds faculty and staff salaries and benefits.
    • Support of Academic Programs: The Fund supports curriculum innovation by making it possible for teachers to attend conferences and take advantage of professional development.
    • Maintenance and Upgrading of Facilities: Our buildings require maintenance ranging from routine cleaning and minor repairs to larger upgrades performed over the summer.
  • Q. How do I make a gift of securities?

    JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    DTC Participant # 902
    Account Number - P72500
    For Further Credit To: Account Number - W39159004
    For Account Of - The Buckley School in the City of NY

    Please contact Camille Sears in the Development Office (csears@buckleyschool.org or 212-535-8787) to let us know the quantity and type of shares you plan to send. 
  • Q. Can I make a gift using Venmo?

    We are now accepting donations via Venmo at @BuckleySchool.

Giving Categories

Honor et Veritas: $50,000 and above
Head of School’s Circle
: $25,000 to $49,999
Honor Roll: $15,000 to $24,999
Patrons: $10,000 to $14,999
Benefactors: $7,500 to $9,999
Sponsors: $5,000 to $7,499
Supporters: $2,500 to $4,999
Donors: $1 to $2,499

Alumni Categories

Blue & White Society: $1,000 to $2,499
Shield: $500 to $999
Gladiators: $100 to $499
Contributors: $1 to $99

Giving Information

List of 5 items.

  • MAILING IN YOUR DONATION

    Make checks payable to:
    The Buckley School
    113 East 73rd Street
    New York, NY 10021
     
    Donations must be post-marked on or before Sunday, June 30 in order to count towards the 2023-2024 Annual Fund. 
  • ONLINE CREDIT CARD GIFTS

    To count towards the 2023-2024 Annual Fund, online gifts must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, June 30.
     
    Click HERE to make an online gift!
  • STOCK TRANSFER INFORMATION

    All transfers should be sent by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26. Please contact Camille Sears in the Development Office (csears@buckleyschool.org or 212-535-8787) to let us know the quantity and type of shares you plan to send. 

    Our instruction are as follows:
              
    JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    DTC Participant # 902
    FFC to Account Number- P72500
    For Account Number - W39159004
    For Account Of - The Buckley School in the City of NY
  • GIVE ON VENMO

    To make a gift via Venmo, click HERE.
  • NEED ASSISTANCE?

    Contact Tara Johnson, Director of Development at tjohnson@buckleyschool.org or (212) 535-8787 x202. To reach someone after business hours, please call (917) 975-9775.

Planned Giving

The B. Lord Buckley Society

B. Lord Buckley, a professional educator and an innovator in his time, founded The Buckley School in 1913 as a boys’ elementary school. Mr. Buckley’s dedication to teaching quickly earned the School a reputation for excellence. Buckley offered a rigorous classical curriculum and stressed the importance of diligence, respect, strength of character, leadership and compassion. Honor et Veritas became Buckley’s motto. It is in his memory that Buckley's planned giving society has been created to secure the legacy of The Buckley School.

For more information, please contact Kate Philip, Director of Alumni Relations, at (212) 535-8787 ext. 233 or via email at kphilip@buckleyschool.org.