At Acera: The Massachusetts School of Science, Creativity and Leadership, we are shaping the next generation of scientists, innovators, and leaders. Our K-9 school for gifted learners provides students with a runway that matches their potential, fostering their unique talents and preparing them to change the world.

The Annual Fund Campaign is essential to making this vision a reality. Whether it’s the exceptional teachers, hands-on science, ability-based math, or IMP projects your child loves—none of it would be possible without the support of the Annual Fund. Like most independent schools, tuition alone doesn't cover the full cost of providing the high-quality education Acera offers.

The Annual Fund directly supports:

Faculty and staff salaries, ensuring we retain top talent
Classroom materials and cutting-edge technology
Professional development for our teachers
Facilities upkeep and improvements

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference to our school community. We aim for 100% participation from our families each year, and your contribution will help us reach that goal.

Please join us in supporting Acera by making a donation today—your gift will have an immediate and lasting impact on our students and teachers.

Thank you for being part of the Acera community!

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Every day at Acera is alive with joyous, engaged students doing incredible things! At Acera, we are intentional about fostering a school culture in which learning is about:

Thinking at a systems level across different disciplines and balancing the capacities necessary for complex thinking.
Knowing oneself, taking the perspectives of others, working well with others and taking responsibility for (and ultimately optimizing) one's impact on the community.
Developing a deeper understanding of the relationship between things, and using flexible and creative thinking to generate new ideas that can only result from thoughtful questions.
Achieving authentic engagement in ways that fit each child's interests, needs and potential--without any ceiling on what is possible.

In addition to the annual fund campaign, we rely on the generosity of our families to support the following fundraising initiatives:

Reed Hollett Enrichment Scholarship Fund
This fund honoring Acera teacher Reed Hollett who passed away suddenly in 2015, pays for low-income students to attend Acera’s after-school, vacation weeks and summer enrichment programs. The first Thursday of February each year, Acera hosts a Trivia Night for Parents to raise money for this scholarship fund.
Love to Learn Fundraising Event
In addition to the Annual Fund, Acera hosts one evening a year when families, friends, and collaborators come together for an evening of food, drink, socializing, and fundraising for the mission of our school.
End of Year Giving & General Donations throughout the year

These combined efforts help provide our students and the community with a dynamic inquiry-based educational experience and opportunities that go far beyond our building.

Matching Gifts
Does your place of business offer matching donations? Matching gifts from your employer are an excellent way to increase your support to Acera! Email Trent for assistance in contacting your employer about a match.

Ways to Give:

In addition to donating funds to Acera School in person or on our website, there are several other ways to give to the school, such as:

Gifts of Stock
If you contribute appreciated securities to Acera School, you receive a two-fold income tax benefit: a charitable deduction for the present fair market value and no capital gains tax on the appreciation.
- Acera’s Broker is: Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40, Client Name: Acera School, Account #: 8145-9513
- Please notify Trent Ramsey at Acera prior to donating stock. This will ensure proper tracking, receipt, and acknowledgment of your generous gift: trent@aceraschool.org or 781.558.4509 (cell).
- We need you to let us know the following so that we can be sure to credit your gift properly: Name of stock to be donated; Number of Shares; Date of the transfer; Estimated value.
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
Gifts made in honor or memory of a student, faculty member, staff or friend are gratefully accepted.
Gifts of Real Estate
Donating property to Acera School allows you to avoid tax on the appreciation in value and receive a current charitable deduction on your income taxes.
Bequests
Remembering Acera School in your will through a charitable bequest reduces the amount of your estate that is subject to estate tax.
Charitable Trusts
When you create a charitable remainder trust, you guarantee a gift to Acera in the future. In return, you receive both an annual income from the assets you use to fund the trust and an immediate tax deduction. A charitable lead trust works the opposite way. Acera would receive an annual income stream from the trust assets for a period of time, then the remainder goes to your heirs.

Acera School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions made to Acera are tax-deductible (Acera School Federal Tax ID: 32-0303877).

For assistance in making a donation by cash or check, to make a pledge, to arrange for automatic monthly deductions from your debit or credit card or anything other questions, please contact:

Trent Ramsey, Director of Development & Parent Engagement
Office: 781.729.348
Email: trent@aceraschool.org

Acera School Annual Fund Campaign 2024-2025