At City Academy, innovation, great teaching, and academic rigor combine to prepare scholars to thrive in and beyond the classroom. We prepare our students for a lifetime of success at top secondary schools, at impressive colleges and universities, and in their chosen career paths. Thanks to our many supporters, we are the only independent school in the area that offers scholarship support to 100% of our scholars. Thank you for considering a gift to support City Academy’s scholars!
Donate Online
Making a donation online is the fastest and easiest way to support City Academy’s mission. You can choose to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly gift through our secure online donation form.
Donate by Check
City Academy also accepts donations via check. This may be the best way to make a larger donation in order to ensure 100% of your gift supports City Academy (i.e. avoids credit card processing fees). Checks can be mailed to:
City Academy
Attn: Development Office
4175 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63115
Give in Honor or Memory
In Honor: Celebrate weddings, birthdays, and accomplishments with a gift in honor of your loved ones.
In Memory: Make a tribute to a friend or family member with a gift in their memory.
Nikki Doughty Bright Futures Fund
The Nikki Doughty Bright Futures Fund was established by friends and family in recognition of Nikki’s enduring impact on City Academy. Her legacy is especially evident in the expansion that created early childhood classrooms; a project that Nikki led to completion in 2018.
Matching Gifts
Did you know that hundreds of employers offer matching gift programs to recognize their employees’ generosity? Some even match charitable donations from spouses and retirees. Unfortunately, however, millions of matching gift funds go unclaimed each year. Check with your employer to see if they offer matching gifts!
Leave a Lasting Impact with a Planned Gift
A planned gift to City Academy is a meaningful way to reflect your values and create a lasting legacy for future generations of scholars.
Through a bequest or other planned gift, you can help ensure that students continue to have access to the transformative education and opportunities that define the City Academy experience. Supporters who have included City Academy in their estate plans, or who intend to do so, are recognized as members of our Great Expectations Society.
Making a planned gift can be a simple process. Your attorney can include the necessary language in your will or revocable living trust. You can also make a gift through other vehicles including an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension plan or other beneficiary designation.
To learn more about the Great Expectations Society and see the supporters who have made this lasting commitment to City Academy, visit the Great Expectations Society page.
For more information on including City Academy in your estate plans, please contact Janice Bailey, Chief Development Officer at 314.880.5010 or JBailey@CityAcademySTL.org.
IRA Charitable Rollover
Individuals at least 70.5 years old can donate up to $100,000 directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA), without treating the distribution as taxable income. For assistance, please reach out to Janice Bailey, Chief Development Officer, at 314.880.5010 or JBailey@CityAcademySTL.org.
Donate Shares of Stock
If you are interested in making a gift of stock, please reach out to Janice Bailey, Chief Development Officer at 314.880.5010 or JBailey@CityAcademySTL.org.
Corporate and Foundation Giving
City Academy is grateful to the many corporations and foundations that have made education a giving priority. We offer many opportunities for partnerships with corporations and foundations including sponsorships and naming rights. For more information, please reach out to Joe Bradley, Director of Advancement and Communications, at 314.880.5042 or jbradley@CityAcademySTL.org.