Build Possibility FAQs

Simply, our old gymnasium was aging and no longer met the needs of students.  The majority of the old building was original to the campus, and over 50 years old. The building served us well, but was nearing the end of its useful life. The old building also severely constrained the academic calendar for the Middle and Upper School.

Through this capital campaign, Park Tudor is asking our community to make a significant investment in the future of our school. However, we continue to depend on funds raised for current, ongoing operations through the school’s Annual Fund. Donors will be asked to continue supporting the Annual Fund as it is a vital part of the institution’s annual budget and it promotes philanthropy within the broad school community. A gift to the capital campaign would therefore be above and beyond one’s annual gift.

All board members, parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, as well as active and supportive friends and past parents, will be asked to invest in this important endeavor.

The Build Possibility capital campaign emphasizes pledging because it allows individuals and families the opportunity to consider larger commitments than they could when making a one-time gift. Experience in past campaigns shows that donors who pledged were able to consider gifts 4-5 times larger than those who made one-time gifts. This is important in a campaign of this magnitude.

We ask for consideration of a gift at a specific level in order to fund the campaign project, raise expectations, and encourage members to make a stretch in their commitment to the school.  No judgment is made on the level of gift you or others make. Whatever the amount, we hope that all members will be deliberate and thoughtful in their decided gift.

A donor is asked to complete a pledge form so that the pledge may be appropriately recorded and acknowledged by Park Tudor. Donors are reminded of future payments based on the schedule they request.

No. While cash gifts are the most common, it may be advantageous to the donor to make a gift of stock. 

Gifts to the campaign are tax deductible as allowed by law.  The application of such laws varies with individual financial circumstances. Donors with specific questions regarding tax deductibility should contact their tax advisor.

A pledge payment schedule may be set by a donor using a campaign pledge form.  Reminders will be issued in keeping with the payment schedule indicated. 

Many corporations endeavor to match the charitable contributions of employees. Please contact your company’s Human Resources office to determine if your company participates in a Matching Gifts Program.

Yes. You determine when you want to begin payment on your pledge and you may structure your payment schedule according to your personal preference. 

No.  A pledge to the campaign is a good faith expression of your willingness to support this important project.  If you need to make revisions to your pledge, please contact Kelly Teller at 317-415-2899.