It’s quick, it’s simple, and it’s greatly appreciated! Thank you for thinking of Montcrest. Your gift:
- Can be made online.
- By cheque payable to “Montcrest School”. Download Montcrest’s pledge form.
- By phone to Ajla Bilajbegovic at 416-469-2008 x5187
Financial Assistance
"Inclusion strengthens our community."
At Montcrest, we believe that bright, curious, and capable students should have access to our exceptional education, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
Through financial assistance and named bursaries like the Elaine Danson and Taber Family Bursary Funds, your gift helps us cultivate a more equitable and diverse school community. Your support directly assists current families facing unexpected financial hardship and opens doors for new students who will thrive at Montcrest.
Ways to Give
Sign up to donate a monthly gift! Gifts can be divided into manageable monthly payments. Register for monthly donations and you won’t have to worry about the process until next year, or if you decide to change your gift designation. Register to donate monthly gifts here or email Ajla Bilajbegovic with any further questions or concerns at [email protected]. The Montcrest community is so grateful for the donations you make. Major gifts, defined as donations of $25,000 or more, have a significant impact on Montcrest. These donations enable us to make necessary changes and updates to our infrastructure, learning and teaching programs, and establish new programs to ensure we remain at the forefront of education. Major gifts can support many areas of the school. Our Advancement Team can certainly offer suggestions, but we view this as an open conversation to ensure that your support is closely aligned with your personal objectives for community support. Gifts can be pledged to be paid over a number of years. A pledge to Montcrest is made by a committed member of the Montcrest community to make a future contribution to the school. Some members will make a multi-year pledge that spans a longer period to achieve a larger impact at a more comfortable pace. When participating in the next United Way campaign or fundraising activity, you can choose Montcrest as one of your designated charities of choice. If you intend to donate to Montcrest through the United Way, we would appreciate it if you could let us know by filling out the form below. If you have any further questions about the process, please contact Ajla Bilajbegovic at [email protected] When designating your donation to Montcrest School, you can search our charitable registration No. 11904-4741-RR0001 *Montcrest does not directly issue tax receipts for donations received through United Way; you will receive the tax receipt through the United Way. Do you wish to make a greater impact on the Montcrest community? Check if your employer offers a matching gift program. Many employers offer matching gift programs, and some match up to three times your donation to Montcrest. Asking your employer to match your donation is a great way to optimize your generosity and impact on Montcrest. Donations of every size are significant to Montcrest, but the matching gifts program encourages your employer to give back to the community, too! When making a gift of securities to Montcrest, you’re directly developing and enhancing the Montcrest experience for our students. Did you know? If you own stocks or mutual funds that have grown in value, you may face a tax bill when you sell them. However, if you donate them to Montcrest, you can reduce your tax bill and make a significant gift simultaneously. By gifting securities to Montcrest, you can eliminate 100% of the capital gains. Click here for a transfer form to donate stocks or securities. Securities can include stocks, mutual funds, segregated funds, bonds, flow-through shares, and employee stock options. You can give now, or as part of your estate and will planning. Giving back to the Montcrest community is made so simple: Step one: Consult your financial advisor about which securities will make the most impact. Step two: Ask your broker to transfer your securities through the transfer form. Step three: Contact Ajla Bilajbegovic at [email protected] to let us know about the amazing contributions you have made to Montcrest, so we can express our gratitude. Individuals, companies, and foundations having U.S. source income can support Montcrest School by making a gift through FRISBE (Friends of Independent Schools and Better Education). All gifts made through FRISBE will be passed on to Montcrest as unrestricted donations. FRISBE is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization with the IRS (Federal Tax # 91-1216755). U.S. taxpayers will receive a charitable deduction for their gifts. NOTE: Please make your cheque payable to “FRISBE” (in the memo section, please indicate that your gift should be directed to benefit Montcrest School). Mail your U.S. cheque with direction to: Friends of Independent Schools & Better Education (FRISBE) Please also send a copy of your donation letter or email to [email protected] or mail to: Sharda Prashad Hartmann
117 E. Louisa Street, #533
Seattle, WA, USA
98102
Head of Finance & School Operations
Montcrest School
658 Broadview Ave.
Toronto, ON, M4K 2P1
Canada
Questions about all giving opportunities can be directed to Ajla Bilajbegovic.