B'nai Simcha Legacy Donors 2020-2021
B'nai Simcha graciously recognizes these donors for their extreme generosity. Thanks to their donations, B'nai Simcha was able to overcome the most difficult challenges as a result of the pandemic. We are forever grateful!
Bronze
Ellen and David Braun
Cohen Family
Gelberg Family
John and Debbie Guest
Michael and Tamara Brown
Aidler-Katel Family
Fishman Family Foundation
Barbara Levinson
PJTC Men's Club
Singer Family
Silver
Anonymous
Mark Segal
Mickey and Lee Segal
Axel Family
Dr. and Mrs. Diamond
Mike and Susan Kuhn
Anonymous
Gold
Steve and Sandy Hartford
David and Gail Snyder
Harvey and Ellen Knell
Platinum
Ezra and Marisa Callahan and Family
Judy and Phil Callahan
PJTC Sisterhood
Rosenzweig Family
Zemel-Diamond Family
Michael and Jakki Sencer
Giving
B’nai Simcha Annual Fund
Annual giving is one of the most important initiatives in any school’s or non-profit’s fundraising efforts. The B’nai Simcha Annual Fund is the money our preschool raises on an ongoing, yearly basis to cover both operating and budgetary costs as well as fund specific projects and campaigns that tuition alone will not cover.
Why Parent Annual Support Matters
You pay tuition. Isn’t that enough? The short answer is, unfortunately not. To continue providing our young students with a nurturing environment, unique programming, highly trained faculty and an extraordinary Jewish experience, B’nai Simcha depends on the monies raised by our Annual Fund. Without the generosity of our parent community, the preschool will not be able to maintain and expand upon our mission and vision. Each and every gift beyond tuition is important. Together the impact made will benefit our children and help our school!
“The Gap”
Like all non-profit, independent schools, B’nai Simcha relies on the Annual Fund to help close “the gap” or to fulfill the difference between tuition revenue and the actual cost of a single year of B’nai education.
Your Gift’s Impact
Your gift sends a message to corporations, foundations and potential major donors that our community sees the value of B’nai Simcha and that we are committed to ensuring its success! It further demonstrates that we aren’t just surviving but thriving as a private Jewish preschool.
Your gift not only directly impacts the school, it inspires our community and beyond. And that, is truly priceless.
Where Does the Money Go?
The Annual Fund provides the school with the greatest flexibility to direct monies where they are most needed; from educational and extracurricular programming to faculty development and support. The Annual Fund can even assist with financial aid for families in need, building or maintenance campaigns as well as fulfilling parent/student/faculty wish lists.
The main purpose of the Annual Fund is to ensure that our school’s operational budget is fully supported while ensuring we meet all of our immediate needs. Donations are used in the same fiscal year in which they are received. The fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year.
How to Participate
Participation matters and it is easy! There are a couple of ways you can help the Annual Fund:
Attend an Event: Each year, B’nai Simcha holds at least one major fundraiser. Buying tickets to attend, purchasing auction items, encouraging friends and family to come and support, are all ways in which you will directly benefit the Annual Fund.
Respond to the Annual Appeal: At the beginning of each school year, B’nai will launch its annual campaign starting at Back to School Night, as well as mailing out a formal letter. Please act on our call for action!
Pledge and Pay Your Way
Don't want to wait for an event or letter? Don't want to be solicited each year? Great! We can help by working with you to create a multi-year pledge to gift the school as much as you'd like over as many years as you need.
For example: You can make a pledge to gift the school $1000 to be paid over 4 years. That’s $250 a year and we can even setup in advance when to invoice you and how to collect. Leave the paperwork to us!
Corporate Matching Gifts:
Double the impact your gift makes by checking to see if your employer will match your donation. Companies usually match donation at a 1:1 ratio, but some will match higher at a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio. Ask your Human Resources department today to see what your employer is willing to do!