Your gift means you believe in our GCDS community and our potential to create a better future.
There are numerous ways you can make your gift to GCDS. Discover the method that works best for you below.
Giving to GCDS by credit card is secure, easy, and fast. Use your Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card to make your gift via our Online Giving Form.
If you prefer, call us at 203-863-5640 to give by credit card. Please have the following information ready: credit card number, expiration date, gift amount, and what you would like your gift to support.
Please send your check, payable to GCDS to:
Greenwich Country Day School
Advancement Office
401 Old Church Road
Greenwich, CT 06830
Many donors choose to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because they can have a large impact on our mission, while providing potential tax benefits including avoidance of capital gains taxes.
When making your gift, please notify the Advancement Office at 203.863.5640 or [email protected] with the type and number of shares being gifted to GCDS on your behalf.
For use with domestic, USD international wires and ACH Transactions please contact the Advancement Office at [email protected] or 203-863-5640 for instructions.
GCDS is pleased to receive gifts through donor advised funds for annual giving, capital, or endowment purposes.
A donor advised fund (DAF) is a charitable program that allows you to combine favorable tax benefits while supporting GCDS.
Making a QCD from an IRA
Use the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) forms provided by your IRA custodian to direct a distribution as an outright gift to Greenwich Country Day School.
1. The distribution may be sent via check or wire transfer. Please use the following instructions to advise your IRA custodian:
Check:
Made payable to “Greenwich Country Day School”
Mail to:
Greenwich Country Day School
Attn: Advancement Office
401 Old Church Rd,
Greenwich, CT 06830
Wire Transfer:
To make a donation by wire transfer, please contact the GCDS Advancement Office at [email protected] or 203-863-5640 for instructions.
You may pledge your gift now for payment before the end of GCDS’ fiscal year, June 30. For your convenience, the Advancement Office will email you a pledge reminder in the Spring. For questions about making or fulfilling a pledge, please email advancement@ gcds.net.
Many companies participate in matching gift programs. Ask your human resources department about matching gifts to discover how you can make your gift go even further. For questions about matching gifts, please email [email protected]
Find out if your employer has a matching gift program that matches your charitable contribution by entering their name below.
Paypal
You may make a gift directly on Paypal by using this link. Or by searching Greenwich Country Day School Inc on Paypal.
Venmo
Find us on the Venmo app as @GreenwichCountryDaySchool. Please include "24-25 Annual Fund" in the note. If asked to confirm a phone number, please use 6842.
*any transactions without a note will automatically be allocated to the 24-25 Annual Fund.
Paypal or Venmo
You can make a donation through Paypal or Venmo by using the online giving form. Select the credit card payment method before clicking "Secure Payment." You will be presented with three options (Pay by Card, Paypal, Venmo). Please note "24-25 Annual Fund" when making your donation.
For more information about giving opportunities, please call, email, or visit the GCDS Advancement Office. Your inquiry is confidential and places you under no obligation to give. GCDS is a 501 (c) (3) CT non-profit organization. The School’s Federal tax identification number is 06-0646657.
