The above graphic was created by a graduating 8th grade student in 2023 as part of their 3D Modeling and Animation capstone project. 8th grade capstone is a year long research project performed under a community mentor that focuses on a topic of the student’s choosing.
Thank You
Breakwater is sustained and energized by the shared vision of parents and guardians, grandparents, teachers, alumni and friends working together to provide an optimal Breakwater experience for each child. We rely on the generosity of the extended Breakwater community to support teaching and learning by offering both volunteer and financial support.
Gifts of Financial Support
Each year our community comes together with this common goal: to affirm the unique value of a Breakwater education by financially supporting the people and programs that make the magic possible. Your donations to our Funds are crucial to the ongoing strength and vitality of our organization and ensure that we can sustain our high standards of faculty, programming and facilities for current and future children. Thank you for your investment.
About Our Funds
Click the image below to learn more about the funds!
Gifts of Time and Talent
Parents and guardians, grandparents and alumni at Breakwater play an active role in the life of the organization. Volunteers enrich Breakwater by providing support to teachers and staff, and by coordinating efforts that help to strengthen the bonds between the organization and its community. We are immensely grateful to those who give willingly of their time and talents. If you are interested in volunteering or have particular service to provide, please email Renee Crabtree or call 207.772.8689.
Methods of Giving
One Time and Sustaining Gifts
A credit card gift is recognized at full cash value on the date that we process the charge and it is accepted at the bank. Breakwater accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. To donate securely online click a "Donate" button below or contact Director of Development, Maddy Meador at 207.772.8689 x223 or by email at mmeador@breakwaterlearning.org.
Join our Breakwater Friend Giving Circle and make a large impact by committing to small monthly donations. Recurring donations help us anticipate our monthly charitable income so that we can plan for the future. Email Director of Development Maddy Meador with any questions about becoming a Breakwater Friend.
To become a Breakwater Friend, when you fill out the below online donor form, under additional information simply click 'yes' when asked 'is this a recurring monthly gift.'
Check or Money Order
Cash gifts will be acknowledged for the full amount thereof on the date of the postmark, if mailed, or the date of receipt, if hand-delivered.
Please make checks payable to Breakwater and address to: Breakwater School, Development Office, 856 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102
Matching Gifts
You may be able to double, or even triple, your gift's impact on Breakwater. More than 1,000 companies offer some level of corporate matching for their employees' philanthropic interests. Breakwater happily recognizes you for the full amount of your own gift plus any resulting corporate match. Contact your company's personnel or human resources office to find out if your employer, or your spouse's employer, has a matching gift program. Then, please contact the Breakwater Development Office by email or call 207.772.8689 x223.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities and Planned Giving
Gifts of securities such as stocks, mutual fund shares or other appreciated assets can be a great tax-efficient method for making a gift to Breakwater. In most instances, you can take a tax deduction for the full market value of the gift and avoid capital gains tax.
When you are ready to initiate the transfer of funds, please use the below address and information
Vanguard Brokerage Firm
PO Box 1170
Valley Forge, PA 19482-1170
Our account information is acct.#58070508 DTC #0062 NSCC #5772
For more information please email the Breakwater Development Office by email or call 207.772.8689 x223.
Planned gifts come in many forms, from bequests to charitable trusts. Some options provide income to you and your family; others may have significant tax benefits; and all of them ensure healthy future support for Breakwater. To learn more, please email the Breakwater Development Office or call 207.772.8689 x223.
Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate sponsorship support is a payment by a business to further our Mission, activities, programs, or a special event. We will recognized your business' contribution with an appropriate acknowledgment. To learn more about opportunities, please contact the Breakwater Development Office by email or call 207.772.8689 x223.
Development Office Contact Information
For more questions about supporting Breakwater contact our Director of Development, Maddy Meador at mmeador@breakwaterlearning.org or by calling 207-772-8689 x223