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Giving at Ranney School

The Ranney Fund: Gifts That Shape Every Student’s Day—Every Day.

The Ranney Fund is the cornerstone of our school's annual fundraising efforts. Like all independent school, we rely on charitable gifts, rather than higher tuition, to sustain and enhance every part of the student experience.

Your gift—of any size—directly supports:
  • Innovative academics, experiential learning, and AI readiness
  • Faculty excellence and classroom resources
  • Outstanding visual and performing arts programs
  • Robust physical education and athletic programs
  • Need-based financial aid that makes Ranney accessible to more families
  • Enhancements to our campus to meet the evolving needs of our students.
We invite parents, alumni, grandparents, past parents, faculty, and friends to participate each year and make a lasting impact.

We ask our current families to make Ranney a giving priority at whatever level works for your family. Prepare your child to lead what's next. 

Every gift matters. Every student benefits.
Our goal is 100% current parent participation.

Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy. Build the Future.

For more than 60 years, Ranney School has empowered students to become confident leaders, creative thinkers, and changemakers. A planned gift allows you to help shape Ranney's future while fulfilling your own financial or philanthropic goals.

Planned gifts include:
  • A bequest in your will or living trust
  • Naming Ranney School as a beneficiary of all or a portion of your IRA
  • Establishing a charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust.
We're happy to provide sample language and work directly with you, your attorney, or financial advisor to implement your plans.

The Margaret Mahon Legacy Society
This special society honors those who have included Ranney in their wealth transfer plans with a legacy gift of any size.

If you've already included Ranney in your plans, please let us know. We would be honored to thank you and welcome you to this special group of visionary supporters.

Giving FAQs

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

  • Why doesn't tuition cover the total cost of each student?

    Like most independent schools, Ranney relies on annual gifts to supplement tuition revenue. Tuition revenue primarily covers the salaries and benefits for Ranney's faculty and staff and the costs of maintaining our 60-acre campus. Gifts of all sizes help Ranney create an exceptional educational experience for our students. 

  • Is my gift tax deductible?

    Yes! Ranney School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution. Every gift is tax-deductible to the extent permissible under IRS regulations. The school's Tax ID number is 22-1853774.

  • How do I make a gift?

    • You can make a gift with a credit card online or by calling the Development Office (732-542-4777, ext. 1168).
    • You can make a gift with a check payable to Ranney School. Please send your check to the attention of the Development Office. 
    • You can make a tax-advantaged gift of stock. Please see question below for details. 
    • You can make a gift via direct deposit or wire transfer. Please contact the Development Office (732.542.4777, ext. 1168) for assistance.

  • How do I make a gift of stock?

    Donations of stock, bonds, or mutual funds can result in tax savings while benefiting Ranney School. These types of gifts may have added benefits such as capital gains tax savings. To transfer securities to Ranney School electronically, please provide the DTC (Depository Trust Company) instructions below to your broker or financial advisor. In order to promptly and accurately acknowledge your gift, please notify us prior to authorizing your stock transfer and ask your broker to include your name and address in the DTC transfer instructions.

    Morgan Stanley
    DTC Clearing Number: 0015
    FBO: Ranney School
    Account Number: 036-047082-365
    Reference: Donor Name & Address

  • Can I designate my Ranney Fund gift to a specific program or need?

    Yes, you can designate your gift to the four main areas supported by the Ranney Fund: academic and student life programs, need-based financial aid and merit scholarships, professional development, and campus enhancements. For more information about any of these programs, or to explore opportunities to support a specific program or project, contact Kathleen Brown, Director of Development, at kbrown@ranneyschool.org or 732.542.4777, ext. 1168.

  • Do you participate in company matching gift programs?

    Many employers match charitable contributions by their employees. Please contact your Human Resources office to confirm whether your employer matches gifts or contact Kathleen Brown, Director of Development, for assistance at kbrown@ranneyschool.org or 732-542-4777, ext. 1168.

  • Whom should I contact if I have questions?

    Please contact Kathleen Brown, Director of Development, at kbrown@ranneyschool.org or 732.542.4777, ext. 1168. We are here to help!

Development Team

List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Jennifer Collins

    Jennifer Collins 

    Chief Advancement Officer
  • Photo of Kathleen Brown

    Kathleen C Brown 

    Director of Development
  • Photo of Tracy Mutchiga

    Tracy Mutchiga 

    Director of Community Engagement
  • Photo of Camille Sinkhorn

    Camille Sinkhorn 

    Alumni Relations & Advancement Assoc.

    • Why we give - Sharon Anderson

    • Why we give - Stott Family

Ranney School

235 Hope Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Tel. 732.542.4777
Our mission is to know and value every child, nurturing intellectual curiosity and confidence, and inspiring students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society. 

We envision Ranney School as a nurturing learning community, in which families, faculty, alumni, and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to know and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens.