How to donate

There are two ways to give to BHSEC. You can make a tax deductible contribution to the PTA or to the Friends of BHSEC. Many parents choose to give to both groups and we hope that more of us will do so, but each donation must be made separately. You can make your donation in one payment or monthly installments.

The BHSEC PTA and Friends of BHSEC are hoping each family can consider a contribution to BHSEC of $500 this year, either split between the two groups or to one of them. We recognize, however, that not all families can commit to this, so please choose an amount you are comfortable with. One hundred percent participation by all families, in any amount, is our most important goal.

Support the PTA

The PTA raises funds to support the current operational needs of the school. We fund both basic operations as well as a variety of student enrichment and support programs. Our budget is approved by the general PTA membership and is available here.  Click here for companies with matching_gifts.

In a new initiative this year, we are taking on the school’s portion of the costs of the Third Street Music program, which staffs many of the BHSEC music and dance classes. This will allow the school to shift more DOE resources to support faculty, and to rebuild its reserve fund to protect against future budget cuts. PTA donations go towards:

• Textbooks and supplies;
• All expenses of the College Transfer Office (excluding staff) & SAT subsidies;
• Student programs such as clubs, graduation activities, athletics, the student newspaper, theater productions and other enrichment programs;
• Library materials and online resources;
• Student travel programs and infrastructure improvements.
• The Third Street Music program.

THE PTA’S FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR 2009-2010 IS $120,000. This is an increase of 20% over last year’s goal and over actual funds raised in 2008-2009. Check here often to find updates on how we’re doing!

These buttons will take your donation through Paypal, where you may donate by credit card or through your bank account (you do not need a Paypal account). You will receive a email receipt from Paypal acknowledging your donation - please save it for your tax records.

Support the Friends of BHSEC

The Friends of BHSEC is the arm of Bard College charged with sustaining the success of BHSEC, now and into the future.  Donations to the Friends come from parents, alumni and outside friends and supporters of the BHSEC program.  In previous years, money raised by the Friends was split between current operating expenses and an endowment fund.  The interest from the endowment helps to pay for adjunct faculty salaries and hopefully, as the fund grows, the interest will pay even more expenses.  This year, because of the decrease in foundation giving to BHSEC, ALL of the money donated by current parents to Friends of BHSEC will go to pay current operating expenses, including all adjunct faculty (who this year teach economics, psychology, Spanish, visual arts, ethics and dance), as well as for college texts and other necessary needs.

THE FRIENDS OF BHSEC’S FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR 2009-2010 IS $150,000. Raising $150,000 in this academic year represents a 42% increase over funds raised last year.  Friends of BHSEC donations from current BHSEC parent will go towards:

• Current funding needs including all adjunct faculty;
• College textbooks;
• Data and information technology services.

Please help the Friends achieve its goal by donating below.

This link takes you directly to a donation site for the Friends of BHSEC.

If you would like more information on school expenses or how to contribute to either the PTA of the Friends of BHSEC please contact: PTA - Eileen McColgan (mccolgane@gmail.com or 212-226-2750) or for Friends - Cathy Iselin at BHSEC (ciselin@bhsec.bard.edu or 212-995-8479 x4074)