Support

Giving to Casady School

Casady School relies on the generous support of its parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends to ensure it remains one of the premier independent, college preparatory schools in the region.

Casady School: A Culture of Philanthropy

Every Gift Matters: Casady School thrives thanks to the unwavering support of our dedicated parents, alumni, teachers, and friends who generously give back each year.

At Casady School, we are dedicated to cultivating meaningful relationships with our patrons to align their philanthropic interests with opportunities that enhance our students' experience. Whether supporting the Annual Fund, Capital Projects, Casady’s rich endowment or volunteering your time, every investment strengthens our School. Guided by Strategic Planning and Master Campus Development, our vision ensures that we continue educating Cyclones in mind, body, and spirit—preparing them to lead lives of balance, purpose, and joy.

The generosity of the Casady Community has been instrumental in shaping our School since its founding in 1947. Your support has allowed us to expand our philanthropic efforts to meet evolving needs. Casady's Board of Trustees, alongside the Head of the School and Leadership Team, values your input and sets the course for the School's future with key opportunities for financial support. We are committed to refining and prioritizing areas of need so that your contributions can be meaningful and impactful for Casady's future. 

Your generous donations to Casady create new student opportunities, enhance academic programming, and prepare our campus for the next generation. Each contribution, whether through stocks and securities, insurance policies, real estate, retirement plans, or recurring and one-time online contributions, has a significant impact. Casady's Development Office is here to help you make a lasting impact. To explore the best way to support Casady, please contact Director of Development Matt Burkholder at (405)749-3186 or burkholderm@casady.org.



Give Today – In the Way That Works for You

In addition to contributing to the Casady Annual Fund, there are many ways you can give to Casady School. If you don’t find one that works for you, contact Matt Burkholder `02, CFRE at (405) 749-3186 to discuss personalized options for you.

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  • Online Giving

    Use our convenient, safe and secure online giving form to make an immediate contribution to the Casady Annual Fund. We happily accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. You can also call (405) 749-3184 to make a credit card gift via phone.

    To make a gift to Casady’s Annual Fund, visit www.casady.org/give or contact Katie Blaik James `90, J.D., Director of Annual Giving at jamesk@casady.org. 

  • Cash, Check, or Stock

    Gifts of cash and check are the most common forms of support. Cash should be given directly to the Business Office, and checks made payable to Casady School should be sent directly to:

    Casady School
    C/O: Development Office 
    9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave. 
    Oklahoma City, OK 73120 

    To transfer shares of stock into the Casady School, please contact Matt Burkholder `02, CFRE at burkholderm@casady.org. 

    Please click here to download stock transfer instructions.

  • Major, Principal, and Capital Giving

    At Casady School, major and capital gifts range from $25,000 to $999,000 with principal giving, both one-time and cumulatively, is considered $1 million or more. From time to time, our Board of Trustees identifies projects that require large sums of money to complete; major funding supports those projects.

    To learn more about making a gift to Casady School please contact Matt Burkholder `02, CFRE, Director of Development at burkholderm@casady.org for more information.

  • Make a Pledge

    You may make a pledge to support Casady School School to be paid at a future date or in a series of installments. You can complete your pledge and indicate your timing preference by contacting Shirley Small, Donor Operations Manager at smalls@casady.org.

  • Planned Giving

    Planned giving enables you to maximize your gifts to Casady School through bequests, life-income arrangements, gifts of real estate or personal property, or other forms of giving, while still maintaining financial security. Planned gifts often allow you to:
    • Expand your giving capacity
    • Receive an immediate tax deduction while avoiding capital gains
    • Provide a lasting effect on Casady School
    Click here to learn more about Planned Giving

  • Endowment Gifts

    Each year, donors make endowment gifts to help secure Casady’s financial future while supporting a cherished program or honoring a loved one's memory. The principal of each endowed gift is preserved, with its earnings providing annual support and helping to ease the reliance on tuition over time. Casady’s endowment is carefully managed by the Board of Trustees on behalf of the school.

    Casady is deeply grateful to the many members of its community who have contributed endowed gifts—regardless of size—or established named funds to provide financial aid, enhance academic opportunities, and sustain program excellence.

    You can make a tribute gift and designate its purpose by visiting the Endowment Giving Homepage.

  • Matching Gifts

    You can double or even triple the impact of your gift to Casady School! Many companies offer matching gift programs to support their employees’ philanthropic interests. Best of all, you will be recognized for the full amount of your gift, plus any corporate match.

    To see if you’re eligible, check with your Human Resources Office for details on your company’s matching gift policy. If eligible, please complete and mail your company’s matching gift form to:

    Casady School
    9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
    Oklahoma City, OK 73120

    For more information, contact Shirley Small, Donor Operations Manager, at smalls@casady.org.

  • In-Kind Gifts

    We gladly accept tangible personal property that can benefit one of our school’s programs. Donors may be eligible for a charitable deduction based on the item’s market value.

    To make an in-kind gift, please contact Matt Burkholder `02, CFRE, at burkholderm@casady.org.

  • Volunteer

    Sharing your time, talents, enthusiasm, and expertise as a volunteer is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. You can explore a full list of volunteer opportunities online or reach out to Jennifer Homsey `00 at homseyj@casady.org to discuss creative ways to support Casady’s Development initiatives.

    If you’re interested in volunteering, opportunities are available through the Casady Parents' Organization (CPO), Cyclone Booster Club, and the Casady School Alumni Association. You can also contact any of the division offices to learn about specific volunteer needs within each division.

Making a Gift to Casady School

CASH / CREDIT / CHECK
  • Cash: Gifts of cash can be given in person to a member of the Development team
  • Checks: checks should be made payable to Casady School and sent to:
Casady School
Attn: Development Office
9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73120

*Please be sure to provide your address and contact information, and include a note if it is a pledge payment or there are specific details about the gift.

Credit Cards:
Casady accepts all major credit cards. To make a gift via credit card, please complete our online giving form or speak with a member of the Development team.

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Casady School is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All gifts to the School are tax-deductible as allowable by law. For more information, contact a dedicated member of our team.

Matt Burkholder '02, CFRE
Director of Development
burkholderm@casady.org

Katie Blaik James '90, J.D.
Director of Annual Giving
jamesk@casady.org

Jennifer Homsey '00
Director of Alumni Relations and Engagement
homseyj@casady.org

Shirley Small
Donor Operations Manager
smalls@casady.org
9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73120     |     Phone: (405) 749-3100
Casady School is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory, Episcopal day school serving students in pre-k-12. Educating Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Casady School is a PreK-12, independent, college preparatory Episcopal day school committed to deeper-level learning. Casady School welcomes a student body that reflects the diversity of the world around us and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs generally accorded or made available to students at the School.