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Investing In Pilot’s mission
An exceptional, specialist education requires ongoing investment from a committed community. Philanthropy is not a stopgap — it is a strategic, mission-driven choice that sustains the work we do every day: small classes, expert teachers, integrated therapies, and the consistent, research-based supports that help students grow academically and socially. Tuition covers a portion of what it takes to deliver this exceptional program—but it is philanthropy that allows us to sustain and strengthen it year after year.
Like all healthy independent schools, Pilot relies on the generosity of our families, alumni, and friends to fund strategic priorities, expand opportunities, and invest in the people and programs that make our model so effective. When you give to Pilot, you are choosing to preserve and strengthen a model that transforms students’ lives. Gifts of every size make a measurable difference.
Where your gift can make an impact
Annual Fund — Sustaining Excellence
The Annual Fund fuels the school’s immediate priorities and keeps our program strong and flexible. Annual gifts support classroom resources, professional development for our faculty, and the everyday innovations that ensure each student receives responsive, expert instruction. This fund allows Pilot to respond to needs and opportunities quickly, so our work remains current, effective, and student-centered.
Tuition Aid fund – Expanding Access
Our Tuition Aid fund makes a Pilot education possible for families who would otherwise be unable to enroll. By contributing to tuition assistance, you help create equitable access to the specialized instruction and integrated supports that change a child’s trajectory. Supporting Tuition Aid is a direct investment in diversity of experience and opportunity within our community.
Planned Giving Program – A Legacy of Learning
Planned and deferred gifts provide a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy. These gifts help secure Pilot’s future while potentially offering tax advantages to donors. Planned giving ensures that generations of students will continue to benefit from the school’s model and mission.
Endowment Long-Term Strength
Gifts to the endowment build long-term financial resilience and enable strategic planning without compromising the quality of today’s program. Endowment support protects Pilot’s ability to sustain core priorities—highly trained faculty, integrated services, and inclusive programs—for years to come.
How your support Works
Philanthropy at Pilot is an expression of shared values. It allows us to:
- Maintain a 5:1 teacher-to-student ratio so every child is known and supported
- Provide Wilson-certified reading instruction and ongoing, research-based interventions
- Embed speech, occupational, and physical therapies into the school day at no extra cost
- Implement school-wide executive function supports that prepare students for lifelong success
- Offer inclusive sports and clubs that build confidence and community
The Pilot School is a non-profit 501c3 corporation and all gifts to the school are tax-deductible. Donations may be made by check, credit card, or through the transfer of stocks and securities. Our tax ID # is 51-0080692.
Have any questions about donating?
With so many ways to donate to The Pilot School, questions do come up. Reach out to us and let us know how we can help.
