USN | Annual Fund | University School of Nashville

The Annual Fund is comprised of gifts from over 2,180 donors for USN's greatest needs. The 2019-2020 Annual Fund goal is $1.65 million and will contribute 6% of USN's operating budget. All students and faculty see fantastic benefits from the generosity of our community.

Having a robust Annual Fund means we can always expand the special opportunities for our students that are part of the USN "secret sauce." These extra resources amplify our rigorous curriculum, outstanding arts and athletics programs, technology tools combined with experiences in nature, beautiful facilities, and other essential elements of USN's student-centered education.

Giving Levels

The 1915 Leadership Society

The Leadership Society honors those whose strong support of the school helps ensure its financial strength. The 1915 Society is named for the founding year of USN’s predecessor, Peabody Demonstration School.

Leadership Giving Levels

Visionaries $25,000+
Founders $10,000 to $24,999
Innovators $5,000 to $9,999
Patrons $2,500 to $4,999
1915 Circle $1,915 to $2,499

Annual Fund Giving Levels

Gifts made at these levels each year are the foundation of USN’s Annual Fund. They allow USN the flexibility to meet needs as they emerge.

Garnet & Blue $1,000 to $1,914
Friends of USN Up to $999

The Edgehill Society
Members of the Edgehill Society are alumni from the Classes of 1998-2016 who make a gift of $500 or more to the Annual Fund. Edgehill Society members receive special recognition in the Report on Philanthropy and an invitation to an exclusive event for Edgehill Society donors. Add your name to the growing list of Edgehill Society members and make an Annual Fund gift today.

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Ways to Give

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Cash or Check

Donors should make checks payable to University School of Nashville and note Annual Fund:
University School of Nashville
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
Credit Card

USN accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Use the school’s secure online giving webpage www.usn.org/giving
Matching Gift Programs

Many companies will match philanthropic contributions made by their employees. This is a great way to maximize your gift, possibly doubling or tripling your impact to USN.
Some employers require a completed paper matching gift form, while others have an online system. Your human resources office can provide more information on next steps for matching gifts. If your company does provide a matching gift form, please complete it and mail it to: University School of Nashville, attn: Natalie Sewell, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 or scan and email to nsewell@usn.org.
Stock Transfer

Please notify the USN development office by email or letter of instruction with the donor’s name, name of the stock, and number of shares so that your gift may be processed quickly and accurately (Director of Development, Anne Westfall, awestfall@usn.org or 615/277-7495).

To make a gift of DTC eligible securities using USN’s broker, please follow these instructions:
Forward to your broker a letter of instruction, including the specific name and number of the securities you are giving, requesting that the securities be transferred via DTC to:
     Raymond James & Associates
     Contact person: Joe Gallivan, 615/645-6728
     DTC #0725
     Account # 13503823, University School of Nashville

Designate Your Gift to the Annual Fund

Designating your Annual Fund gift allows you to direct your donation to an area of personal interest while supporting the mission of the school. You can match your personal philanthropic preferences to USN’s needs and make an impact in the area that matters to you most. The choices below represent the most important areas to which USN has made commitments.