Academy Prep Center - St. Petersburg

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The Story


	Support

	Academy Prep is truly a "neighborhood center," and as such, it thrives because of the community support it receives. Academy Prep is characterized by intensive support over long hours by many committed people—students, faculty, staff, and volunteers. This support is not inexpensive, and all students attend Academy Prep on full scholarships provided by the local community. Here you may read "" and find what you can do to help Academy Prep. To learn more, Click Here ( 338K PDF) For last year's "A New Reality", Click Here ( 197K PDF)

	Monthly Giving

	You can now make a monthly commitment to Academy Prep through our new program offering electronic funds transfer! Special thanks to Chuck Billone and Gulf Management Systems, Inc. for donating their services. For more information, Click Here. (PDF file 30K) For a Monthly Giving Application, Click Here. (PDF file 44K)

	Online Contributions

	As part of the Academy Prep Alumni site we have a section to allow you make direct online donations to benefit The Alumni Fund, The Annual Planting Drive, The Capital Campaign, Live Oak Legacy Society. You may access information here. Academy Prep commits to supporting graduates in various ways throughout their educational careers. For more information, click here to learn more about graduate support.

	Sponsor A Student

	Sponsor A Student One of the best ways to support Academy Prep is by sponsoring a student. The Sponsor A Student program is designed to link donors to the students they are supporting through their generosity. For more information on how the Sponsor a Student works Click Here ( 208K PDF). As students meet the income guidelines for the federal lunch program to be considered for admission, all students attend on need-based scholarships provided by the community—from individuals, businesses, and foundations. It costs roughly $13,500 to provide a full scholarship for a student for one year at Academy Prep.. Your gift to Academy Prep Foundation helps provide worthy students the opportunity to change their life's path—and the tools to become a positive, productive member of society.

	Capital

	At Academy Prep we believe our students deserve to learn in high quality, attractive campus facilities. Individuals, businesses, and foundations sometimes choose to support our capital fund programs as a way to "invest" in the future of their communities. At Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg, the companies that have supported facilities through capital contributions include: • Beall's, Inc. • Mercantile Bank • Northern Trust Bank • Raymond James • Republic Bank • Tech Data • United Bank Although the 4 main buildings in the original plan for the St. Petersburg campus have been completed since 2000, the campus is being expanded and renovated to meet the needs of our students and staff. Current needs include: Pavilions to cover basketball courts ($90,000 each) New Building on campus to provide space for performing arts including steel drums, dance, and drama ($57,000) Businesses who make a capital contribution to support campus facilities may be eligible for significant tax credits or refunds through the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program (CCTCP). To learn more about the CCTCP and how easy it is for businesses to receive special tax benefits, click here. (PDF file 192K)

	Ensuring the Future

	Each campus of Academy Prep is working toward building a special "reserve" fund to ensure the long-term viability of our programs. The "Board Designated Endowment" will allow each school to focus more on the business of educating and supporting students in need and less on annual fundraising to pay for student scholarships. To learn how you can help solidify the foundation of Academy Prep through the board designated endowment, contact: Gillian Barnes Director of Development Phone: 727-322-0800 x2109 Email: gbarnes@academyprep.org

	Planned Giving

	Please consider remembering Academy Prep in your estate plans. Academy Prep accepts planned gifts in many different forms. For information on our Planned Giving program or the Live Oak Legacy Society. Click on the link for specific information on: Wills and Bequests (PDF file 297K) Charitable Gift Annuities (PDF file 311K) Unitrusts (PDF file 272K) Annuity Trusts (PDF file 260K)

	Businesses

	Businesses, like individuals, support Academy Prep annually in many ways. Companies provide funds toward annual SPONSOR A STUDENT, support "wish list" items, sponsor events, underwrite programs, and provide CAPITAL for facilities. To discuss specific ways your business may support Academy Prep, please contact: Gillian Barnes Director of Development Phone: 727-322-0800 x2109 Email: gbarnes@academyprep.org For a list of business supporters of Academy Prep, click here. The "Corporate Partner" designation is reserved for organizations that demonstrate their commitment to Academy Prep's mission through significant financial support and the wonderful gift of volunteerism. Click here for more information on our Corporate Partners.

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