Giving

Direct Your Gift

The FCS Giving Community

Charitable giving is a cornerstone of FCS. Gifts from parents, staff, students, alumni families, grandparents, and friends of the school have helped our community grow over the last 38 years. It takes an active giving community to keep FCS thriving.

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You Make the Mission Real

FCS cultivates learning that’s meaningful, inclusive, and grounded in purpose.
Your gift brings that mission to life.

To make a gift now, click the GIVE NOW button on this page for a convenient and secure online donation.

If you would like to pay by check, please make it payable to Friends Community School, with the fund to which you are giving written on the memo line, and mail it to:

Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, MD 20740

Additional Ways of Giving

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> Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and tax-efficient way to give to Friends Community School. It allows donors to contribute to a charitable investment account, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants over time to support causes they care about.

Use our EIN: 52-2102196 to direct your gift and make an immediate impact.
> Sustainable Giving

Recurring gifts allow donors to plan their giving over time. You may make a recurring gift to be paid in installments within a single year or over several years. The online giving form makes recurring giving simple by using a credit or debit card or other forms of payment.
> IRA, Stock or Mutual Fund Gifts

Consider making a gift through a direct transfer of a portion of your minimum IRA distribution or appreciated securities—this may provide significant tax benefits.

To proceed, please instruct your broker to transfer shares as follows:

U.S. Bank N.A.
Institutional Code and Bank Agent #12278
DCT Wire #2803
For deposit into Account #10996-01-J
Friends Fiduciary Corporation
Quaker Growth & Income Fund Participant Income Account

U.S. Bank N.A.'s address is:
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
> Corporate Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching gift programs that can double—or even triple—your impact! Use our Double the Donation tool to see if your employer participates, but be sure to check with your HR department as well, as not all companies may be listed in the system. Your generosity, combined with your employer’s support, can make an even greater difference for Friends Community School!

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by
> Charitable Gift Annuities, Bequests, and Other Planned Giving

Planned giving benefits the school and can also provide you or your estate with significant tax and/or income benefits. (Click here for specific language related to estate planning.) FCS offers a number of planned giving options, including charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, and bequests of cash, securities, insurance, and other assets.

To proceed, please consult your financial advisor or attorney to determine the best planned giving option for you and ensure your gift aligns with your financial and philanthropic goals.

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FCS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Gifts to the school are fully eligible for tax deduction.
Tax ID: 52-2102196

Annual Reports

Your Impact: Our Funds & Giving Opportunities

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+ Annual Giving Campaign

Annual Giving plays a key role at the school. It is not just a contribution, but an investment in the transformative nature of an FCS education. All contributions to the Friends Community School Annual Giving Campaign sustain the excellence of the school and the student experience. These gifts enable FCS to make bold and meaningful commitments to our students and faculty; a commitment that we simply couldn't fulfill through tuition revenue alone. Gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign address the school’s greatest needs in any given year and ensure its future success.

The school counts on collective gifts from parents, alumni, and friends to support this campaign, which directly enhances the educational experience of our students enabling them to develop the skills necessary to lifelong learners, courageous risk-takers and joyous peacemakers.

Make An Annual Fund Gift
+ Endowment Funds
A gift to the Endowment provides long-term financial stability, ensuring FCS can sustain its mission for generations to come. Your contribution helps build a lasting legacy of excellence and accessibility. Gifts may be directed to any of these six FCS Endowment Funds or named in a new fund with a gift of $50,000 or more.
- - The General Endowment
    This supports the School's annual operations
    The Bernadette Blum Endowment
    This supports the School's annual operations
    The Confer Music and Art Endowment
    This supports elements of the School's music and arts programs
    The Jane Manring Endowment
    This supports the School's annual operations
    The Larry Clements Endowment
    This supports the expansion of funding for faculty compensation to help FCS attract and retain talented teachers.
    The Suzanne Curtis Endowment
    This supports financial aid for Quakers and others.
Make An Endowment Gift

Endowing Our Future - Why You Should Consider An Endowment Gift
Resilience
An endowment provides a cushion from the unexpected and shifts in the economy.
Innovation
An endowment provides seed funding for initiatives outside of annual budget constraints.
Planning
An endowment ensures there are resources to meet long-term strategic goals.
Commitment
An endowment offers a way to leave a legacy for future generations of learners.
+ Blackburn Financial Aid

The Blackburn Financial Aid Fund embodies the Quaker value of integrity, ensuring that an FCS education remains accessible to families in need. Established in memory of Robin Blackburn, this fund transforms loss into opportunity, reinforcing our belief that from challenges, beauty and strength can emerge. After Robin’s passing at just 24 years old in 1985, the Blackburn family chose to honor his legacy by creating a fund that continues to uplift students today.

With 36% of FCS families receiving financial aid, this fund is a testament to our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where every child can thrive.

Your support helps:
✅ Empower students to experience a transformative Quaker education.
✅ Strengthen our community by fostering economic diversity.
✅ Honor a lasting legacy of resilience, generosity, and opportunity.

By giving to the Blackburn Financial Aid Fund, you invest in the future of our students and uphold the values that make FCS extraordinary. Together, we can ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of a child’s education.

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+ Planned & Legacy Giving

Leave a legacy by including FCS in your estate plans or making a tax-free donation through your IRA (for those 70½ and older). Planned gifts, such as bequests, trusts, and beneficiary designations, ensure future generations benefit from a Friends education.

Explore Planned & Legacy Giving Options

Located in College Park, MD, Friends Community School is a progressive Quaker K-8 day school, founded on the belief that every child is a valued member of our community. We offer a challenging curriculum imbued with strong values of equality, integrity, community, environmental stewardship, simplicity and peaceful conflict resolution, rooted in our Quaker heritage.