The Bancroft Fund is a vital source of support for Bancroft's annual operating budget. It directly benefits our students and faculty by providing essential funds for academic programs, campus improvements, and faculty professional development.

Like most independent schools, Bancroft relies on a combination of tuition, endowment income, and contributions to the Bancroft Fund to sustain our day-to-day operations. Since tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating a Bancroft student, the Bancroft Fund helps bridge this financial gap.

Tax-deductible gifts to the Bancroft Fund are crucial and are recognized within the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) in which they are made.

We are deeply grateful to all members of the Bancroft community for their generous support.

The Head's Circle is Bancroft School’s Leadership Giving Society

Frank Robson Society        $25,000 and above
Centennial Society              $10,000 to $24,999
George Bancroft Society    $5,000 to $9,999
Sever Street Society             $3,000 to $4,999
1900 Society                           $1,900 to $2,999
Blue & Grey Society              $1,500 to $1,899
Young Alumni Circle            $250 to $1,499 *(1-10 years since graduating)

Donors who make annual gifts of $1,500 or more (or young alumni gifts of $250 or more), including matching gifts, are recognized as members of The Head’s Circle. Donors at this level are critically important to the success of Bancroft’s fundraising efforts, providing philanthropic leadership that inspires donors at all levels to invest in Bancroft.  The Head’s Circle donors are recognized in donor listings, receive specialized communications throughout the year, and are invited to an annual reception hosted by the Head of School and Board of Trustees.

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Checks should be made payable to the Bancroft School and mailed to:
Advancement Office
Bancroft School
110 Shore Drive
Worcester, MA 01605

Thank you for supporting Bancroft!

Join our sustaining giving program and make your Bancroft support easier and more manageable. For a minimum of $10 per month, you can provide ongoing support to Bancroft students and faculty.

Here’s why:

• One-time set up process
• Eco-friendly with fewer print reminders about your annual donation
• Reach the Head’s Circle leadership levels of giving with lower monthly installments
• Know that you are continuously supporting the unique Bancroft experience
• Each January, you will receive one gift acknowledgment reflecting all of your donations from the previous year for tax purposes
   

Start your recurring gift here
If you wish to cancel a sustainable gift you may do so any time by emailing advancement@bancroftschool.edu or by calling Ajayi Harris at 508-854-9219.

Donating securities or making a gift via wire transfer is a valuable way to support our mission, with potential tax benefits. For detailed instructions, please click here or contact our Ajayi Harris, Director of Annual Giving, at 508.854.9219 or email aharris@bancroftschool.org. 

Bancroft gratefully accepts gifts from donor-advised funds. When recommending a gift, please specify that it is designated for the Bancroft Fund.

Thank you for your continued support of Bancroft!

Many companies offer matching gift programs, allowing your donation to Bancroft School to be doubled or even tripled. To see if your employer participates, check with your human resources department or visit their employee portal.

Thank you for maximizing your impact by supporting Bancroft!

Consider making Bancroft a part of your legacy by naming Bancroft School as a beneficiary in your will, insurance policy, or retirement plan. This simple act can have a lasting impact. Please consult your financial advisor for guidance. If you have already included Bancroft in your plans, we encourage you to notify Bridget Burke, the Chief Advancement Officer, at bburke@bancroftschool.org or calling them 508-854-9201.

The George Bancroft Legacy Society honors individuals whose planned gifts will benefit Bancroft School, ensuring our mission endures for generations to come. This Society reflects the spirit of philanthropy that has supported Bancroft for 125 years.

Thank you for your enduring support!