ADVANCEMENT
Support the Academy
For nearly 70 years, Albuquerque Academy has been the highest-regarded secondary educational institution in the state of New Mexico and in the Southwest, providing exceptional learning experiences for its students and serving as a lodestar for educational opportunity in our region. Albuquerque Academy’s investments in a challenging curriculum, highly qualified faculty and staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and comprehensive student support allow it to provide an unparalleled learning environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and love for lifelong learning and development – skills and attributes needed to thrive in our ever-increasingly changing world.
All gifts to Albuquerque Academy are tax deductible. The Academy Tax ID# is 85-0129165. Please email the advancement office if you have any questions, or call (505) 828-3281.
The Academy Fund
Critical to Achieving Our Mission
The Albuquerque Academy Fund provides an opportunity for all members and friends of the school to secure the continued quality of an Academy education. Each year the Academy Fund raises money critical to maintaining quality programming and a state-of-the-art education. Participation serves as an expression of confidence and appreciation for the school and the work that takes place on campus each day on behalf of our students. The number of participants grows the fund much more effectively than the size of each gift. The fund benefits every facet of the school’s operation and helps ensure the difference between tuition and the true cost of educating an Academy student.
The Endowment
Ensuring Support for Future Generations
Gifts to the Albuquerque Academy endowment protect and provide for the financial stability and security of the school in perpetuity. A percentage of the school’s total endowment, as determined by the board of trustees, and the interest generated by it is used to support the annual operating budget while the corpus remains intact to keep our community strong for generations of students to come.
Each student benefits from the endowment every year, as income from the endowment is used to offset our current tuition from the true cost of educating each child.
Because our school’s mission requires that our community’s fundraising efforts meet the difference between tuition income and the actual cost of an Academy education, we prioritize initiatives designed to raise funds for our ongoing operating costs and reserve the creation of endowed funds for unique circumstances.
The Academy is the proud and grateful beneficiary of a variety of named endowed funds. Gifts totaling $35,000 or more may be used to create an endowed fund to support a particular school program and may be named in honor or memory of someone. Once a fund is established, additional gifts may be added to the fund to help it grow, as a percentage approved annually by the board of trustees determines the annual payout from the fund, to be used to support the designated program. Annual stewardship reports are sent to endowed fund donors, providing an update on how the fund’s payout was used over the previous academic year.
Ways to Make a Gift
Company Match
Matching your gift is a great way to multiply the impact of your donation! Did you know that thousands of companies match donations by employees? Some even match gifts from retirees or spouses.
Giving TuesdAAy: December 3, 2024
This Giving TuesdAAy, we celebrate our Academy family.
We are incredibly grateful for the success of this year’s Giving TuesdAAy! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a record-breaking $326,011 through 601 gifts, surpassing our goals and demonstrating the strength of our community’s commitment to Albuquerque Academy’s mission. Your support is already making a lasting impact, providing students with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Thank you for your continued commitment to Albuquerque Academy!
Spring Day of Giving – April 2, 2025
For decades, our community has come together to support the people, programs, and places that make our school so special. This year, we are excited to celebrate not only our Spring Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 2, but also the 50th anniversary of Albuquerque Academy’s stewardship of Bear Canyon—a place where generations of students have forged lifelong connections with nature. Bear Canyon has served as an outdoor classroom, a sanctuary for reflection, and a space for discovery. This milestone reminds us of the power of preserving and exploring the land that has been central to our students’ growth and education.
Our goal this year is to rally our entire Academy community—current families, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends—to raise $175,000 and generate 550 unique gifts. Your generosity supports student programs, outdoor education experiences, and the resources that shape young minds every day.
Make an Impact: From the classroom to the trails, from the stage to the science labs, every gift—no matter the size—makes a difference. By participating in Spring Day of Giving, you are investing in the future of our students, helping to create unforgettable learning experiences, and ensuring that the Academy remains a place of discovery, growth, and excellence for years to come.
Join the Celebration! We want to hear from you! Share your favorite Academy memories and experiences on social media using #SpringDayofGiving and #50YearsofBearCanyon to be part of the conversation. Throughout the day on Wednesday, April 2, we’ll highlight stories from our community, celebrate milestones, and track our progress toward our fundraising goal.
Matching Gifts & Challenges: Make your gift by Wednesday, April 2 to take part in exciting challenges and matching opportunities:
- The grade with the highest participation wins a pizza party sponsored by Dion’s, one of our corporate partners.
- The alumni class with the highest participation wins a Bear Canyon brunch during Alumni Weekend 2025.
Interested in sponsoring a matching gift? Contact us to learn more!
Your Support Matters: Through generous contributions, Albuquerque Academy subsidizes over $7,000 of EVERY student’s education each year and provides over $5 million in need-based tuition assistance annually. Your gift to the Academy Fund strengthens our mission, supports our students, and secures the future of our school.
Join us in making this Spring Day of Giving unforgettable—make your gift today and be a part of something truly special!
Why Philanthropy at Albuquerque Academy Matters
Each year, Albuquerque Academy subsidizes over $7,000 of every student’s education from the Academy’s endowment and other philanthropic efforts such as donations to the Academy Fund. Our mission is to build a strong Academy Fund for today and secure the endowment for the future. You can learn more about this initiative by reviewing A Stronger Path Forward, our case for support, located at the top of this page.
Corporate Partnerships
With sincere appreciation, we thank our corporate partners for their commitment to social responsibility in New Mexico. Their investment in our school and the broader community’s educational, cultural, and economic progress is invaluable, helping build a brighter future for all.
For nearly 70 years, Albuquerque Academy has been the most highly regarded secondary educational institution in New Mexico and the Southwest. The Academy serves as a hub for intellectual and cultural engagement as well as community service that benefits our city. For generations, the Academy has been a launchpad of fundamental importance to New Mexico. We prepare our students to become community-minded, lead, and give back.
Additionally, the Academy drives economic development by serving as one of the city’s larger employers as well as by attracting new businesses whose employees seek exceptional educational opportunities for their children. By serving as a corporate partner of Albuquerque Academy, you are not only investing in the education of our future leaders, scholars, and changemakers, but you are also contributing to the overall strength and vibrancy of our entire community.
Click here to review the Corporate Partnership Program benefits package.
For more information about becoming a corporate partner, please email advancement or call (505) 828-3281.