Villa Maria Elementary

Gift Opportunities

Pa. Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC)
An opportunity for people who own their own business to receive tax credit for donations to the VME Scholarship Fund. Click here for more information.

Villa Maria Elementary School Fund
This fund is the cornerstone of giving to Villa Maria Elementary School. It is comprised of unrestricted giving from all sources to support school programs and activities. Teacher salaries, tuition assistance, technology, library books and building maintenance are all funded under this umbrella. Our students benefit from your generosity.

Note: Matching gifts are a great way to maximize your donation. If you or your spouse’s employer has a matching gift program, you can possibly double your donation. Ask your Human Resources department if you qualify.

Memorial Gifts
A gift in memory of a loved one can be a meaningful way to give to VME. A memorial gift can be made in one’s name to the School Fund and may be restricted or unrestricted.

Gifts in Kind
Non-cash gifts of property such as computers, library books, art materials, music and scientific equipment provide valuable resources for our school and students. A formal appraisal is required by the IRS for gifts in kind valued at over $5,000.00.

Library Books
Many friends of Villa remember special people in their lives by donating a book to the school library. Books are often chosen as a memorial in honor of a deceased friend or family member. A bookplate with the deceased’s name will be place in front of the book.

Parents often chose a book when a child celebrates his/her birthday. A bookplate with the child’s name is placed in front of the book. The child being honored will be the first one to take the book out.