Support Us

Give to Lexington.

Lexington is tuition-free for families, because a student’s home school district pays. Gifts go to the Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation, whose mission is to support the programs and activities conducted by Lexington School for the Deaf and its affiliates through fundraising and other charitable endeavors.

$2.8M

Raised last year across all giving

61%

Parent participation in the Annual Fund

$3.1M

Awarded in financial aid this year

38%

Of current families receive aid

Ways to give

However is easiest for you.

Give online

Use our secure server to make an on-line gift to Lexington today.

Give by mail

Write to us at Lexington School & Center for the Deaf, Attn: Administration, 25-26 75th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370-1472.

Tax-deductible, and accountable

Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, registered with the New York State Charities Bureau. All gifts for which no benefit is received are fully tax-deductible, and Lexington holds a Silver Seal of Transparency from GuideStar by Candid. Annual Form 990s for both the school and the Foundation are available for public inspection.

Questions about a gift

Comments or questions regarding gifts to Lexington can go to the Development Office, at development@lexnyc.org or 718-350-3026.

Recognition

Named giving societies.

Cumulative lifetime giving is recognized in five tiers. Gifts may be anonymous by request. All named-gift commitments are documented in a written agreement with the Advancement Office.

The 1887 Society: cumulative giving of $1M or more
The Founders’ Circle: $250,000 - $999,999
The Heritage Hall Society: $100,000 - $249,999
The Beacon Society: $25,000 - $99,999
The Annual Leadership Circle: $2,500 or more in a single fiscal year