Supporting Harley
The Harley Fund: Fueling the Harley Experience
The Harley Fund provides flexible, immediate support for the people and programs that define a Harley education. Like most independent schools, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating each student. The Harley Fund bridges that gap—ensuring an exceptional, mission-driven experience today while strengthening our school for tomorrow.
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Why the Harley Fund Matters
At Harley, some of the most meaningful learning happens in moments that cannot always be planned — a student discovering confidence on stage, a lively discussion that sparks a new idea, a creek walk that turns into a deeper understanding of the natural world, or a teacher helping a student see their own potential in a new way.
The Harley Fund helps make these moments possible.
Each year, Harley Fund gifts provide the flexible support that sustains the experiences that define a Harley education. These gifts allow the school to:
- Support exceptional teaching
Empowering talented educators who inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. - Enrich the student experience
Strengthening academics, arts, athletics, and experiential learning opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and discover new passions. - Care for the whole child
Providing the resources that nurture students’ intellectual growth, physical well-being, and social-emotional development. - Respond to new opportunities and emerging needs
Giving the school the ability to remain thoughtful and agile as new ideas, programs, and student needs arise. - Sustain a vibrant and inclusive learning community
Supporting the people, programs, and spaces that ensure every student feels known, valued, and supported.
Because Harley Fund gifts are unrestricted, they allow the school to direct resources where they will make the greatest impact each year — strengthening the teachers, experiences, and opportunities that make Harley such a special place to learn and grow.
Together, these gifts sustain the everyday moments that shape extraordinary student experiences.
A Community Effort
The Harley Fund is made possible by a community of supporters who believe in the everyday power of a Harley education.
Parents, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends all play an important role in sustaining the school. Every gift — no matter the size — reflects a shared investment in our students and in the future of Harley.
What the Harley Fund Supports
Harley Fund gifts strengthen every part of school life, including:
- Inspiring teaching and faculty support
- Academic programs and classroom innovation
- Arts, athletics, and experiential learning
- Student support and well-being
- Financial aid and access
- Campus and program needs throughout the year
Because the fund is flexible, it allows Harley to direct support where it will have the greatest impact right now.
Immediate Impact
Gifts to the Harley Fund are put to work immediately. Annual support helps meet current needs, enrich daily learning, support teachers, and enhance the experiences that define life at Harley.
Sands Family Foundation Challenge Match
As we celebrate Harley’s centennial, the Sands Family Foundation has issued a $150,000 challenge to double the impact of your gift to the Harley Fund.
How Your Gift Multiplies:
- New Harley Circle Donors ($1,000+): Your full gift is matched dollar-for-dollar.
- Current Harley Circle Members: Increase your gift, and your entire contribution will be matched.
- Multiyear Pledges (All Levels): Make a multiyear commitment, and your gift will be matched this year to help Harley plan strategically.
Matching funds are limited and applied to eligible gifts as they are received. Take advantage of this moment to double your impact!
Why Your Gift Matters
Unrestricted support gives Harley the agility to direct resources where they make the greatest immediate impact—nurturing curiosity, confidence, and academic excellence in every student.
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- Exceptional Teaching: Empowering talented educators who inspire big questions, intellectual risk-taking, and a lifelong love of learning.
- Experiential & Academic Excellence: Funding hands-on learning—from Lower School’s Twoville Post Office to NASA HUNCH projects and Digital Humanities—that prepares students to thrive in college and beyond.
- Whole-Child Care: Balancing rigorous academics with physical wellness, social-emotional development, and leadership opportunities in arts, athletics, and community service.
- Inclusion & Access: Sustaining financial aid and welcoming spaces so every student feels known, valued, and supported.
Your Harley Fund Gift at Work
Gifts at every level bring the Harley experience to life in tangible ways.
$100
Places tools directly in teachers' hands—discussion books, art supplies, and classroom discovery materials.
$500
Nurtures curiosity in our youngest learners through building structures, early science, and play-based learning.
$1,000
Brings inspiring guest voices—authors, filmmakers, and artists—to lead interactive student workshops.
$2,000
Creates outdoor and experiential learning moments, like creek investigations and collaborative projects.
$5,000
Sustains community programs like Harley’s Hospice program, teaching empathy and compassion.
$7,500
Strengthens athletics with equipment, training, and resources for team competition.
$10,000
Elevates athletic and wellness programs that build confidence, perseverance, and leadership.
$15,000
Invests in faculty professional development to bring fresh innovation into Harley classrooms.
$25,000
Opens doors through tuition assistance, ensuring talented students from all backgrounds can thrive.
$50,000
Sustains campus care—enhancing the physical spaces where students learn, perform, and grow.
Every gift—from parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, and friends—reflects a shared investment in our students. Together, gifts at every level ensure the Harley experience continues to inspire for generations to come.
Harley Fund FAQ
Why should I give to the Harley Fund?
Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a Harley education. Your gift bridges that gap, providing immediate support for exceptional teaching, academics, arts, athletics, financial aid, and campus life.
How much should I give?
We ask that you give an amount that is meaningful to you. High participation from parents, alumni, and friends reflects a strong community and helps Harley secure external foundation grants. Every gift truly matters.
Why not just raise tuition to cover all costs?
Keeping tuition as accessible as possible ensures Harley remains inclusive and diverse. Philanthropic support allows us to maintain educational excellence without pricing out families.
Can I direct my gift to a specific area?
Unrestricted gifts to the Harley Fund are the most impactful because they allow Harley to direct funds where they are needed most. If you prefer to designate your gift, contact our Development Office to discuss options.
How can I make my gift?
We offer several flexible ways to give:
- Online: One-time or monthly recurring gifts
- Pledges: Multiyear or future commitments
- Assets: Gifts of stock, securities, or Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
- Employer Matching: Double your impact through company match programs
Visit our Ways to Give page to learn more.