Giving

Annual Lion Fund

When you give annually to Scheck Hillel Community School you make an immediate yet long-lasting impact on our school and our students. Tzedakah is a key Jewish value, one that we strongly encourage. Donating to Scheck Hillel means investing in academic and extracurricular excellence. All of this is only possible when each family in our community comes together to make it happen.

Your gift of any amount will make an impact. We ask all families to consider a donation that is meaningful.

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  • Why give to the Annual Lion Fund?

    Donations to the Annual Lion Fund support our fundamental needs. As a non-profit organization and educational institution, we depend on fundraising to continue providing the exceptional Scheck Hillel educational experience to our students and their families.
  • What are the gifts to the Annual Lion Fund used for?

    Annual Lion Fund gifts have an immediate yet long-lasting impact, allowing Scheck Hillel to support academic excellence across our dual curriculum, provide our students with educational technologies, offer arts programs that inspire creativity and discovery, present athletic opportunities designed to encourage the spirit of competition and teamwork, provide tuition assistance to those who need it, attract and retain the finest faculty and staff, and more. In short, these donations help enhance the already outstanding Jewish day school experience for the next generation.
  • Why is participation so important?

    Tzedakah is a key Jewish value, one that we strongly encourage. Donating to Scheck Hillel means investing in academic and extracurricular excellence. All of this is only possible when each family in our community comes together to make it happen. Your gift of any amount will make an impact. We ask all families to consider a donation that is meaningful.
  • How can I make a gift to the Annual Lion Fund?

    There are many ways to support Scheck Hillel, all of which allow us to accomplish our mission. You can support Scheck Hillel by making a gift online, sending a check, Venmo (@SupportScheckHillel), wire transfers, a gift of appreciated securities, donor advised funds, and matching gifts. We also offer payment plans. 
  • When should I make my annual gift?

    Our fiscal year for 2024-2025 ends on June 30, 2025. Contributions and/or pledges made from July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 will count towards your 2024-2025 gift. For donor recognition purposes, donors are recognized in the school year in which the original pledge was made. 

    Your gift at any point in the year is helpful and supports the school. We encourage you to begin making your annual commitment when your child enters the school.
  • How much should I give?

    We ask our families to consider giving at the level that is personally meaningful and best reflects their capacity to give. Our goal is 100% parent participation. Gifts of any size make an impact, are important, and are sincerely appreciated. Scheck Hillel is a 501(c)3 organization so your contribution is tax-deductible.
We sincerely thank you for your contribution and your support! All gifts made to Scheck Hillel Community School are tax-deductible, per IRS guidelines. We are committed to respecting privacy and requests for anonymity. For more information about giving opportunities, please contact Scheck Hillel’s Development team at 305.931.2831 x279.

Scheck Hillel Community School is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State. The toll-free number of the Department is 800.435.7352 (calling within the State of Florida) or 850.410.3800 (calling from outside of Florida). Our Department issued registration number is CH39191.
Scheck Hillel is grateful for your donation and support of our mission. Scheck Hillel considers all donations to be nonrefundable. All gifts should be paid by June 30.