Annual Fund gifts close the gap between tuition revenue and operating expenses. Gifts to the Annual Fund support a vast array of needs such as scholarships, faculty salaries, new learning technologies, art and athletic supplies and physical maintenance of the campus.

Leadership gifts to Forman are gifts of $25,000 or more. Gifts at this level allow Forman to fund major strategic initiatives such technological enhancements, student life programming, facility improvements and construction, and endowment growth to ensure long-term financial sustainability.

Matching Gifts increase the value of a donor gift, provided your employer matches Annual Fund (and sometimes capital) gifts. Check to see if your company offers this program.

For donors who wish to fund a scholarship, award or prize, Forman provides a number of options to reflect a specific donor interest or desire. These gifts are often very personal ways of memorializing an individual or supporting a very worthwhile endeavor.

Copper Beech Society members are those individuals who have designated Forman as a beneficiary in their estate planning. This can be done through a simple bequest or other financial instrument such as an insurance policy, Charitable Remainder Trust, or other tool that best suits the donor’s financial need. After you ensure your family is taken care of, consider including Forman in your will or living trust.

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