2022 Annual Fund

FAQs

Why should we give to the Annual Fund if we already pay tuition fees?
Pierce, Deree and Alba [as part of The American College of Greece] are all nonprofit educational divisions that are not supported by the state financially. Learning at ACG is possible through student tuition and corporate and private donors' generosity. Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a real and immediate cost to the College. We forecast it will have an even more significant financial impact this coming year, affecting the number of students who currently receive financial support. Your support will ensure immediate assistance to our students who are academically high-performing students in financial need.

As alumni, why should we give back to ACG?
In 2020, more than 49% of our ACG students relied on €6.7 million in financial assistance. For the past ten years, we have seen an increase in recipients' financial aid by as much as 600%. But in March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives, ACG received a substantial hit to the school's revenue sources. Your support will allow us to continue our mission, enabling hundreds of outstanding students each year to gain access to an ACG education and increase ACG's impact on the community.

How much should I give?
Please consider a donation that is meaningful to you. Contributions begin at €20 and up. All donations are needed and are greatly appreciated.

Can I become even more involved?
Yes! Post the #ACGAnnualFund2022 hashtag on your social media page after making a gift to help us spread the word about our campaign. If you are an Alumnus/a and want to become more involved, you can contact us at [email protected]

Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes, it is if you are donating from the US. The American College of Greece is a US 501c3 nonprofit educational institution. Gifts to The American College of Greece are deductible as charitable donations to the extent allowed by US law.

What is ACG?
The American College of Greece (ACG) was established in 1875 and is the largest and oldest, independent, private, nonprofit, and accredited American academic institution of higher learning in Europe. In its 147 years, ACG has grown from a missionary-run primary school with seven students to an independent, nonprofit, comprehensive academic institution enrolling over 7,100 students in all its divisions. This broad involvement represents a cross-section of Greek society and encompasses 72 countries. The educational institution's three divisions consist of Pierce (2,400 P-K, elementary, and secondary students), Deree (4,000 university undergraduates and graduates), and Alba (500 graduate business school students).

What is the Annual Fund?
Our two main objectives are to raise funds for assistance to ensure our economically challenged students return in the next academic year and to cover any educational-related expenses as students have moved to online classes.

How can I make my donation go further (Matching Gift option)?
Many US companies encourage employees to donate to their favorite charities by matching their contributions, sometimes dollar-for-dollar or more. So the impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled! All you need to do is contact your Human Resources or matching gifts department to see if you can establish a matching gifts program with us. If you want to find out more about this option, please feel free to reach out to our US Advancement Office at [email protected] or (617) 386-3564.