Giving Opportunities

Remarkable Generosity

Everything we do at Hope Academy is made possible by our growing community of generous Partners—allowing us to spread the hope of God throughout Minneapolis and beyond.

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Classical Education

A rigorous, classical, Christian education for 577 students K-12.

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Amazing Results

97% graduation rate and millions of dollars on college scholarships.

Committed Stewardship

7¢ To raise a dollar at Hope Academy, compared to 20¢ nationally.

We started tithing over forty years ago as a biblical discipline, but it quickly turned into a huge blessing. Now we are thankful and awestruck that God is enabling us to continue to partner with Hope Academy to provide a Christ-centered education for generations to come.”

Hector & Beth Dalton

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Legacy Partners

At Hope Academy, 90% of operating costs are covered by our community of generous Partners, leaving only 10% to be covered by families through tuition.

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Support a Student

Partners sponsor one or more students to attend Hope Academy with gifts of $4,500 (Half), $9,000 (Full), and $12,750 (Full + Cherish).

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Support a Student

Sponsor a Day

Partners support one or more days of kindergarten at Hope Academy with gifts of $800 (1 Day), $1,600 (2 Days), $2,400 (3 Days), or $3,000 (4 Days).

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Together, Day Sponsors help us provide 175 days of school for three kindergarten classes!

Sponsor a Day

Make a Boaz Gift

Partner gifts cover most of the cost per student after family tuition. Boaz givers provide the remaining amount and supply essential additional resources with gifts of $25,000, $50,000, or more.

Make a Boaz Gift

Legacy & Estate Giving

By giving to the Free and Faithful Legacy Fund or including Hope Academy in estate plans (will bequests, life insurance, retirement plans, life-income arrangements, and other deferred giving options), Partners help provide long-term sustainability for Hope Academy—giving more children hope for this life and beyond.

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Give a Book

Donors help give every student at Hope Academy a set of teacher-selected books to take home for Christmas. Cultivate a love of reading with gifts of $25 (books for 1 student), $100 (books for 4 students), or $500 (books for an entire class).

Give a Book

Contact Annie Oakes about sponsoring a class through business, church, family, or friends.

Invest in the Hope Rising Campaign

God is providing an amazing opportunity to double the number of students Hope Academy can serve by expanding and renovating our facility. The Hope Rising Campaign will allow us to serve 400-500 more children, amplify faith formation and career exploration for students, equip and support parents, and fuel hope in Christ and bright futures for more families in Minneapolis.

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Hear Hope Academy families and Partners share about the life-changing difference these investments make for students in Minneapolis.

Giving Methods

Monthly Recurring Gifts

Spread out your giving and reduce your mail.

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Your regular contributions can be automatically debited from your bank account or credit card. If you change your mind, give us a call to change or cancel your recurring gift.
On our online gift form, scroll down to select “Give a Monthly Recurring Gift.”

Make a Recurring Gift

Gifts of Stock

Giving appreciated stock can save you money on taxes and allow you to give more.

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If you would like to give a gift through a stock transfer, refer to the following: Charles Schwab, “Hope Academy,” Account #7619-2343 (DTC # is -0164).

After you have transferred the stock, contact Lisa Quinn at lisaquinn@hopeschool.org or 612-540-2076. If Lisa is unavailable, you may also contact Annie Oakes at 612-540-2067.

Gifts in Honor & Memory

Gifts can be made honor of a person or occasion, such as a wedding.

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Contact Lisa Quinn in the Office of Development to let her know the details.
Gifts in honor or memory can be also be designated using our online giving form.

Matching Gifts

Employee giving programs can make your giving go even further.

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Please contact your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and a fully accredited K-12 school, and we are eligible for nearly all matching gift programs.

Donor Advised Fund

Setting up a donor advised fund through a charitable giving channel (community foundation, NCF, your financial advisor's brokerage firm, etc.) is a great way to maximize your tax savings and streamline your giving.

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If you would like to designate a gift to Hope Academy through your donor advised fund, please use the Employer Identification Number (EIN) 41-1962874. For more information about the benefits of donor advised funds, please contact Jim Stigman or our friends at the National Christian Foundation.

Other Ways to Give

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In Kind Gifts: We typically welcome donations of books, office furniture, or school supplies. If you have an idea of something to donate, please contact Alicyn Bolland.
Highly Appreciated Assets: Gifting appreciated assets, such as real estate, personal property, businesses, or publicly traded securities, can financially benefit you and Hope Academy. Contact Jim Stigman, or our friends at the National Christian Foundation, to learn about the tax and giving benefits.

Giving Opportunities

Your gifts make a remarkable, God-centered education possible for hundreds of youth at Hope Academy.

Remarkable Generosity

Legacy Partners