List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• What is the Mayfield Fund?

  The Mayfield Fund is Mayfield Junior School’s top fundraising priority. It raises critical philanthropic dollars to support the daily operations of the school during the current academic year. The Mayfield Fund represents up to 10% of Mayfield’s operating budget and allows the school to fully achieve its mission.

• Why does Mayfield have a Mayfield Fund?

  As an independent school, Mayfield is funded through a combination of tuition and donor support. Philanthropic gifts are necessary because a Mayfield education offers students access to more than tuition dollars allow. Each year, the Mayfield Fund is our most important initiative because funds raised are used for the school’s most pressing, urgent needs and support the school's current operating budget. Unlike tuition payments, donations to the Mayfield Fund allow our community to provide budget dollars via tax deductible donations.

• Why is my participation important?

  At any level, participation in the Mayfield Fund is a vote of confidence in our school, our faculty, and our educational mission. Your participation encourages others to join you in supporting the school. Strong annual giving is a benchmark used by foundations and corporations when determining grant recipients.

• Can I specify where my money is spent?

  While all gifts to the Mayfield Fund are unrestricted, Mayfield’s family of funds allows our donors to direct their support within the Mayfield Fund to one of five areas the school has identified as core pillars of Mayfield Junior School. Gifts to the Mayfield Fund may be directed to the following:

  • Area of Greatest Need
  • Faith Formation
  • Athletics
  • Fine and Performing Arts
  • Tuition Assistance

  No matter which area you choose, your gifts support the current school year budget and maintains Mayfield’s tradition of excellence.

• Why is support for the Area of Greatest Need so important?

  Gifts to the Area of Greatest Need provide Mayfield the flexibility to use the money where it is most vitally needed, from curriculum and classroom materials to facility maintenance and repairs to hiring experienced and highly qualified faculty and staff. The Mayfield Fund supports all corners of Mayfield Junior School, from the campus to the people to the programs. Unrestricted giving ensures that all aspects of the MJS experience are appropriately funded.

• Why is early support so important to the school?

  A gift or pledge early in the year is advantageous because it enables Mayfield to know how much money will be available to support the current school year’s budget. The earlier we receive your gift, the earlier we can put it to work for our students.

• How do I make a gift to the Mayfield Fund?

  You can make your annual donation in the following ways:
  

  • Go online to www.mayfieldjs.org/giving to make a secure donation via credit card or mobile wallet.
  • Mail a check to the Advancement Office at 405 S. Euclid Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Call the Advancement Office at 626-229-2117
  • Provide a gift of Stock or Securities. Contact the Advancement Office for more information.
  • Check with your employer to see if you might be able to take part in a Matching Gift Program.

• Can I pay my Mayfield Fund pledge with payments?

  Donors may choose to fulfill their pledge using an installment plan. Many donors find that utilizing monthly or quarterly payments makes their donation more manageable than giving in one lump sum. You may set up monthly payments at www.mayfield.org/giving or contact the Advancement Office at 626-229-2117 to discuss the payment option that would be best for you.

• I give to Mayfield Junior School in other ways, such as the Benefit. Why should I also give to the Mayfield Fund?

  There are many opportunities to support Mayfield Junior School and your participation is greatly appreciated. The Mayfield Fund is always Mayfield’s top fundraising priority, as your gift goes to work immediately to enrich teaching, inspire learning, and fortify the strong educational experience offered at MJS. Your Mayfield Fund contribution directly benefits the students, faculty, staff, and programs. Funds raised through the Benefit are directed to the MJS Endowment, which provides long-term financial support for Mayfield.