Honor & Memorial Gifts


Honor Gifts

Honor Gifts are given in honor of living individuals, often a teacher or coach, to show appreciation. Many alumni have chosen to honor current, retired, and former teachers with Honor Gifts to Athens Academy. For Honor Gifts, a card is sent to the donor with a receipt; all gifts are tax-deductible.

A separate note is sent to the individual being honored. No monetary amounts are listed on the acknowledgement cards. At the end of the fiscal year, Honor Gifts are published in the Annual Report. In some cases, an Honor Gift fund can be established to support a naming opportunity on campus or to start an endowment fund.

Memorial Gifts


Memorial Gifts are given in honor of a deceased individual. Many families request that Memorial Gifts be made to Athens Academy in lieu of flowers. For Memorial Gifts, a card is sent to the donor with a receipt; all gifts are tax-deductible. A separate note is sent to the family of the individual being remembered. No monetary amounts are listed on the acknowledgement cards.

At the end of the fiscal year, Memorial Gifts are published in the Annual Report. In some cases, a Memorial Gift fund can be established to support a naming opportunity on campus or to start an endowment fund.

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