Support ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº

For 140 years, North Bennet Street School has evolved and adapted to serve our community by providing hands-on training, to help people achieve meaningful lives and livelihoods. There are many ways to support ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº in this work—learn more below, or make a gift to ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº today.

The ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Fund

The cornerstone of philanthropic support at ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº, The ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Fund supports the most essential needs of the School, to ensure a healthy operation year after year.
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Leadership Annual Giving

Donors of $1,000 or more to the ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Fund are recognized among our most generous supporters as a member of the Shaw Society.

Legacy Giving

Named for the year of our founding, the 1881 Society recognizes members of our community who have included ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº in their estate plans.

Corporate Support

Our Partners in Craft program recognizes small businesses and corporations that support the School with unrestricted contributions of $2,500 or more.

Special Initiatives

From named scholarship funds to general endowment support, we welcome a conversation with donors who are interested in supporting our strategic priorities to secure our financial foundation, deepen our impact, and advance our mission for years to come.

Gifts In-Kind

Gifts of tangible property to ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº will support our mission to train students for traditional trades and crafts. We accept gifts that can be used and kept by the School longterm for use in our curriculum.

We believe in transparency, and that all donors should have access to information about the School, their gift, and any other relevant information. We support the Donor Bill of Rights, and our Annual Report provides a full listing of all ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº income and expenses.

Every gift matters, and helps make a difference to our community. Thank you for your support.

To make a gift by mail, phone, or online

  • Make a gift online using our online giving form
  • Send a check made out to:
    • North Bennet Street School
      150 North Street
      Boston, MA 02109
  • Call the Development Office at 617-227-0155 x172
  • ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº tax ID number (EIN) is: 04-2103830

ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº accepts gifts of stock and gifts via wire transfer. Download detailed instructions for stock transfers here. For instructions on wire transfers, please contact the Development office.

Annual Report

View highlights of our 2022-2023 fiscal year, plus our deep gratitude to all community members who generously supported the School during this time.