Giving - McDonogh School

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Your generosity will leave a lasting impact on the lives of current and future McDonogh students

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support McDonogh, we offer a range of options tailored to your philanthropic goals. Whether you wish to contribute to the McDonogh Fund, establish or enhance an endowed fund, or arrange a planned gift, we are here to help you realize your vision. 

We are profoundly grateful to the alumni, parents, and friends who share a deep commitment to McDonogh’s mission and its continued success. Thank you for considering a gift!

WAYS TO GIVE

All gifts to McDonogh School are tax-deductible and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and teachers. McDonogh’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. 

Online/Digital Payments

Making a gift online is simple and convenient. Our online giving portal accepts all major credit cards and is also compatible with Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, and GooglePay. You can easily set up a recurring gift or make a one-time donation.

Check

Checks made payable to McDonogh School may be sent to:
Office of Philanthropy
McDonogh School
8600 McDonogh Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117-0380

Cryptocurrency

McDonogh uses Bitpay to process cryptocurrency gifts. Visit McDonogh's Bitpay donation page to donate an accepted cryptocurrency. If you have questions, please contact Pat Muth in the Office of Philanthropy at pmuth@mcdonogh.org or 443-544-7056.

 

Recurring Gift

The consistent and dependable support of our sustaining donors is the bedrock of our annual giving program. Monthly and yearly recurring donations may be set up through our online giving portal and may be modified or canceled at any time.

Securities and Wire Transfers

For transfer instructions and to notify McDonogh of an incoming gift of cash or stock, please contact Meredith Sheehan in the Office of Philanthropy at msheehan@mcdonogh.org or 443-544-7044.

Donating appreciated securities may provide an enormous benefit to both you and McDonogh. Upon transfer, you can claim a charitable tax deduction for the full, fair market value of the securities and pay no capital gains tax. Your gift will produce a deduction far greater than the “cost” you initially paid for the security.

Individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners age 70½ or over can transfer up to $100,000 to charity tax-free each year. These transfers, known as qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), offer a great way to easily give to charity. And for those who are at least 73 years old, QCDs count toward the IRA owner's required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.

Planned Gifts and Bequests

Planned gifts and bequests allow you to support McDonogh’s mission while receiving financial and tax benefits. Giving options range from naming McDonogh as a beneficiary in your will to more complex trust arrangements. Please contact  Beth Hopkins at bhopkins@mcdonogh.org for more information.

Matching Gifts

You may be able to double your gift through your company’s matching gift program. Check with your employer’s Human Resources department or visit our Matching Gifts resource page to search by company name.

Send the matching gift form provided by your employer to:

Office of Philanthropy
McDonogh School
8600 McDonogh Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117-0380

Meet the Team

Kerry Johnston

Chief Philanthropy Officer

443-544-7041
kjohnston@mcdonogh.org

Tyler Ebeling

Sr. Director of Philanthropy for Annual Programs

443-544-7051
tebeling@mcdonogh.org

Ann Fleming

Sr. Director of Philanthropy for Advancement Services

443-544-7047
afleming@mcdonogh.org

Pat Muth

Sr. Director of Philanthropy for Capital Programs

443-544-7056
pmuth@mcdonogh.org

Jon Aaron ’72

Special Projects Coordinator

443-544-7320
jaaron@mcdonogh.org

Christine Ameduri

Director of McDonogh School Archives & Special Collections

443-544-7045
cameduri@mcdonogh.org

Andrea Anderson

Alumni Engagement Associate

443-544-7052
aanderson@mcdonogh.org

Kelly Blavatt

Director of Stewardship & Parent Engagement

443-544-7046
kblavatt@mcdonogh.org

Carol Croxton

Director of Alumni Engagement

443-544-7054
ccroxton@mcdonogh.org

Brie Ferguson '07

McDonogh Fund Digital Gift Officer

443-544-7059
bferguson@mcdonogh.org

Kelsey Fitzpatrick

Director of the McDonogh Fund

Christine Krause

Director of Leadership Giving

443-544-7042
ckrause@mcdonogh.org

Christy Landsman '98

Assistant Director of Advancement Services

443-544-7048
clandsman@mcdonogh.org

Beth Sauer Hopkins '02

Director of Planned Giving

443-544-7057
bhopkins@mcdonogh.org

Danielle Schollaert

Director of Donor Relations Marketing

Bridget Schultz

Assistant Director of the McDonogh Fund

443-544-7055
bschultz@mcdonogh.org

Meredith Sheehan

Assistant Director of Advancement Services

443-544-7044
msheehan@mcdonogh.org

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