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Your Gift, Your Way

By giving to Newark Academy, you help support the various elements of a Newark Academy education that our students enjoy today—one that celebrates every individual and fosters a sense of belonging and joy.

Giving Societies

At Newark Academy, philanthropy—whether big or small, from every corner of our community—is crucial to supporting our mission, vision, and values. We’re excited to honor and thank each supporter through our various recognition societies. These special groups celebrate your generosity, loyalty, leadership, and commitment to shaping Newark Academy's future.

Ad Lumen Society

Leadership

Members of the Ad Lumen Society exemplify the motto of “Ad Lumen” – which means “toward enlightenment” – through their leadership gifts that foster the intellectual, social and academic enlightenment of Newark Academy students and their teachers.


The Ad Lumen Society honors Newark Academy’s most loyal and generous donors of $1,774 or more in each fiscal year. Members of the Ad Lumen Society are recognized in the annual Impact Report and invited to our annual appreciation event.

Giving Levels  
Head of School's Circle $25,000 and up
Farrands' Circle $10,000-$24,999
Cornerstone Circle $5,000-$9,999

First Street Circle

 $2,500-$4,999
Founders' Circle $1,774-$2,499

 

Cupola Society

Loyalty

The Cupola Society recognizes loyal giving, of any amount, to Newark Academy. A dedicated core of parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends who generously make a gift to NA year after year. We are profoundly grateful for those donors whose steadfast support over five or more consecutive years has helped sustain Newark Academy’s tradition of excellence.

 

Minuteman Club

Young Alumni Leaders

The Minuteman Club is for young alumni leaders of Newark Academy. Members show their NA pride by supporting the Newark Academy Fund. Minuteman Club members receive featured recognition in the Annual Report on Giving. Those who give $500 or more receive an invitation to a unique appreciation event organized in honor of the Academy’s most loyal and generous donors.

Recognizing leading donors among our young alumni  

Alumni 1-5 years out

(Classes 2020-2024)

 Minimum gift of $100 or a monthly gift of $8.50

Alumni 6-10 years out

(Classes 2013-2019)

 Minimum gift of $250 or a monthly gift of $21

Alumni Classes 11-15 years out

(Classes 2007-2012)

 Minimum gift of $500 or a monthly gift of $42

 

1774 Society

Legacy

Recognizing those who create a legacy for NA individuals and families who choose to make a planned or deferred gift are true partners in preserving the tradition of educational excellence for which Newark Academy is known. These donors are honored through membership in the prestigious 1774 Society. Given that planned gifts, such as a bequest via will or life insurance beneficiary, is typically directed to NA’s general endowment, the donor and his or her family are assured that their gift will remain with NA forever, providing support for the school in perpetuity.

 

NA Sustainers

Dedication

Our NA Sustainers program is a great way to make a significant annual contribution through monthly installments. It’s simple, secure and convenient. Most importantly, recurring gifts through the NA Sustainers program ensure a steady source of support for Newark Academy and all the ways it delivers an exceptional educational experience.

Donors of recurring gifts can also be members of the Ad Lumen Society, NA’s leadership gift club, with a total gift of $1,774 or more to the Newark Academy Fund. In fact, many of our donors find that setting up a recurring gift is the most manageable way to reach that level of recognition.

Become an NA Sustainer