The Impact of Giving

For almost 200 years, Burr and Burton Academy has been an independent school with a public mission, educating generations of students through a remarkable blend of public and private support.

We are able to serve every student who comes to us because of the generosity of alumni, parents, friends, and businesses—all of whom are key to the vibrant, challenging, and inclusive community we strive to create together.

Your gift makes all the difference. Join us today.

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  • Give Online

    Give online with a credit card through our secure giving form.
  • Gifts by Phone or Mail

    Make a gift by phone by calling
    802-549-8110

    Please make out gifts by check to Burr and Burton Academy and mail to:

    Advancement Office
    Burr and Burton Academy
    P. O. Box 498
    Manchester, VT 05254
  • Gifts of Securities

    Gifts of securities are an easy and tax efficient way to support Burr and Burton Academy.

    Please contact Director of Advancement Kate Leach by email or at 802-549-8201 for instructions and to notify us of the incoming gift.

    To ensure our ability to promptly acknowledge your gift, it is important to provide the name and address of the donor, type of securities, number of shares, and intended date of transfer.

    BBA Tax ID#: 03-0179404
  • Matching Gifts

    Many employers offer matching gift programs, allowing you to double—or even triple—the impact of your generosity to Burr and Burton.

    Please contact your company’s HR department for information on matching, and to obtain the paper or electronic form to send to Burr and Burton at:

    Advancement Office
    Burr and Burton Academy
    P. O. Box 498
    Manchester, VT 05254
  • IRA Rollover

    If you are 70.5 years old or older, you can give up to $100,000 per year via an IRA rollover. These gifts count toward your minimum annual distribution and are not counted as taxable income.

    Simply contact your IRA administrator to discuss making a qualified charitable distribution to Burr and Burton.

    BBA Tax ID#: 03-0179404
  • Planned Giving

    Recognized through our Joseph Burr Society, planned giving is a wonderful way to make a lasting impact on Burr and Burton. See Legacy Giving for more information, and contact the Director of Advancement Kate Leach kleach@burrburton.org by email or at 802-549-8201 to discuss the right gift for you and your loved ones.
  • Gifts by Wire Transfer

    Please contact Director of Advancement Kate Leach by email or at 802-549-8201 for wire transfer instructions.
  • Faculty and Staff Giving

    In addition to the methods listed above, faculty and staff can support Burr and Burton through payroll deduction. Please contact Meredith Morin for more information 
As a 501(c)(3) educational institution, Burr and Burton Academy relies on the support of friends to achieve its mission to educate its students intellectually and morally for a life of responsibility, integrity and service.

Recognition Levels

Josiah Burton Society ($25,000 and more)
Robert E. Smith Society
($10,000 - $24,999)
1829 Society ($5,000 - $9,999)
Trustee Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)
Marble Steps Club ($1,000 - $2,499)
Bell Tower Club ($500 - $999)
Green and Gold Circle ($250 - $499)
Hill Club ($100 - $249)
Bulldogs ($1 - $99)