We are very thankful you would like to donate to the Foundation and help support Edgemont students. Please see the array of ways we can accept donations:
1) Credit card: www.edgemontschoolfoundation.org/donate
2) Stock donations:
Gifts of publicly traded securities that have appreciated in value allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while also receiving a tax deduction for your gift. The Foundation benefits by selling the stock without paying taxes on the gain, and you benefit from making a contribution that would be larger than what you might have been able to donate in cash.
The following are the DTC instructions for the Edgemont School Foundation for transfer of stock to the Foundation’s Advisor, Onyx Bridge Wealth Group, that clears through Charles Schwab.
DTC# 0164
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Account # 8150-1532
Account Name: Edgemont School Foundation
Reference: (name of donor)
Before a transfer of stock is made, we request that you please notify us at (info@edgemontschoolfoundation.org) with the name(s) of stock(s), number of shares, and gift designation(s) so we may monitor our account for the expected transfer and process your gift accurately.
3) Corporate Matching: Many companies will match your personal donation through their own donation program. Please inquire with your employer to see if this is an option for you. We have accounts with CyberGrants, Benevity Matching Grants, and EasyMatch.
4) Estate Planning: Please keep the Edgemont School Foundation in mind when planning your future and estate.
5) Check: All checks may be mailed to: PO Box 1154, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Seely Place Library Renovation
In the 2020-2021 school year, the Edgemont School Foundation granted a library renovation to the Seely Place School. During the height of the pandemic the students were not able to use the library, but it is now open and students are checking out books during their Library time. Please see the transformation from unpacking boxes to creating a cozy reading corner.
Seating for a class 
A lounge area for students to relax with a good book 
Shelves and shelves of fiction books waiting to be read 
Crisp and clean shelves
Brand new shelves installed in the Seely Place library 
New and modern shelves for the books. 
Mrs. Feuerstein sitting at the new tables and chairs for classes to utilize in the library 
A rare glimpse into the unpacking process! We are readers at Seely, so there’s a lot of books to unpack! 
Books beginning to be shelved. 
Two Seely students enjoying the soft seating to share a good book. 
A student enjoying the soft seating lounge area with a good book. 
Mrs. Feuerstein reading to some students at the new tables and chairs. 
The new shelves make finding a good book easy and accessible.
Will you support the ESF Library & Classroom Projects?
Since our founding in 1993, The Edgemont School Foundation (ESF) has consistently supported the efforts of our teachers and administrators to enhance the educational experiences for Edgemont students. ESF helps fund district needs that are not covered by taxes or by other community organizations. For the 2019-2020 school year, we partnered with the District to identify two projects, and for the first time, we are enabling community members to direct donations to their preferred projects.
First, ESF committed a $164,000 grant to modernize the libraries at Seely Place and Greenville elementary schools. When completed, the renovations will enhance the learning experience of all Edgemont elementary students. The Greenville library was completed in September 2019 and the Seely library is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2020.
Second, ESF committed to renovate classrooms at the Jr/Sr High School to be more consistent with a 21st century approach to education and with the District’s strategic goal areas. These new flexible and collaborative learning spaces will be similar in style to the innovative ESF-sponsored E-Lab. The classrooms will provide hands on opportunities for learning to support our students’ academic, social and emotional development. We are pleased to share that last year’s 7th grade students submitted the design ideas for the classrooms as part of an authentic learning project sponsored by the math department.
In addition to these projects, you can also donate to our general fund. These monies are used to fund new district priorities as well as support ESF’s 15-year commitment to underwrite a portion of the 2014 District Bond. Donations to our general fund provide the most flexibility for ESF to act nimbly as new grant opportunities arise.
To help support our mission of enhancing the educational experience in Edgemont, ESF relies on funding from our community. We hope that all those committed to the continued success of Edgemont schools and our students will join us during this year’s annual campaign. Please help us exceed our $150,000 goal. To make a gift please click the button below.
We look forward to another successful school year with our Edgemont community.
