Funds

 

The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, a tuition free, donation dependent public high school is able to provide its advanced level of academics and unique artistic opportunities only by supplementing the school’s budget with private funds. These funds come from individuals, foundations and community business leaders who realize that sound financial investments should be made in schools such as the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where high returns are generated for the community.

You might be surprised by the diversity of available giving opportunities to support the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.  From putting your name - or that of a loved one - on a theatre seat or a building, to enhancing the quality of education by endowing an artist in residence or scholarship, you can be a part of Dreyfoos’ future by supporting the programs that mean the most to you.  

Area of Greatest Need
Each year, the needs of the students and faculty vary based on fluctuations in local and state education funding. Unrestricted funds are used to support each department’s greatest needs.

Click Donate Today  to make your unrestricted tax-deductible donation to the Area of Greatest Need. Under Gift Designation select Greatest Need.

SAVE THE ARTS
At a time when arts education has been virtually eliminated from traditional high schools, the Dreyfoos School of the Arts has never been more important. The cost – approximately $575 per student – to continue offering a world-class advanced arts curriculum in concert with a rigorous college preparatory program. Please consider sponsoring one, or more, deserving students with a tax-deductible donation.

Click Donate Today to make your tax-deductible donation to our Adjunct Artist Fund. 

Click on the following link for more information about the current SAVE THE ARTS.

Ray of Light Fund
The Dreyfoos School of the Arts enrolls students from all areas of Palm Beach County. Many of these talented students are from low to moderate income families. Your support provides funding for items such as art supplies, ballet slippers, music instruments, assistance for off-site learning opportunities, art/music lessons and scholarships for summer study or college. The philosophy behind the establishment of this fund is to supply financially needy students with a small ray of light to provide hope and encouragement through the funding of needs and opportunities that would otherwise not be obtainable.

Click Donate Today to make your tax-deductible donation.

Scholarships
Scholarships provide assistance for college or summer institutes. The School of the Arts Foundation administers numerous scholarship funds supporting a variety of purposes. These are descibed on the Scholarship page. You can donate to an established scholarship or create one with your own criteria. Endowed scholarships beginning at $25,000 are a wonderful way to continue your gift for generations to come. Check out the three ways to establish a scholarship here. Please contact the Foundation at 561-805-6298 or via email to discuss a scholarship donation. 

  • Click Donate Today to make your tax-deductible donation to a Scholarship. Under Gift Designation be sure to select the scholarship fund you wish to designate your support to.
     

The Dreyfoos Math, Science and Technology Endowment Fund
In 2007 the Renate and Alexander Dreyfoos Endowment Fund for the Advancement of Math, Science and Technology was established at the School of the Arts Foundation to advance the Dreyfoos School’s capability and reputation in the science and math fields. The goal of this fund is to help raise student performance in the areas of math, science and technology.

In perpetuity, the Dreyfoos Endowment Fund will help equip and enhance the school’s math and science departments through teacher training, the provision of materials/supplies and updated technology.  With additional contributions by Mr. and Mrs. Dreyfoos and others in the community who support excellence in education, the Dreyfoos Fund continues to grow and is now over $289,000.

Click Donate Today to make your tax-deductible donation.

For more information about how to contribute this fund or on how to establish a named endowment fund, please contact the School of the Arts Foundation at (561) 805-6298.

Naming Opportunities
Named gift opportunities are available to donors. From theatre seats for $500 to the Performing Arts Center for $3 million, a naming gift is a wonderful way to show support for the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. For more information, visit the Naming Opportunities page.

 

Just as there are many types of funds to contribute to, there are a variety of ways to make those gifts possible. To learn more about various types of gift vehicles available, go to Ways to Help.

Dreyfoos’ ability to educate generations of artists and leaders is possible because of the financial support of its families, friends and alumni. We designed this site to assist you in planning a gift that best meets your financial and philanthropic goals. This site describes various gift strategies to help you and your advisor decide which planned gift is right for you.  If you are considering which gift option is right for your personal situation, please contact the Foundation office at 561-805-6298 or via email