Making a Gift

You can make your gift to Madeira by any of the following methods:

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  • Check  Hide

    Please make checks payable to The Madeira School and mail to:

    The Madeira School
    Development Office
    8328 Georgetown Pike
    McLean, VA 22102

  • Credit Card  Hide

    Madeira accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Make your gift using our secure website or call the Alumnae and Development Office at 800.893.2419 or 703.556.8221 or FAX to 703.893.1532.

  • Wire Transfer  Hide

    You may make your gift by wire transfer. When making the transfer, please be sure to note the name of the donor, class year and the gift designation.

    Bank of America (Washington, D.C.)
    ABA/Transit Routing No. 054001204
    Beneficiary: The Madeira School
    Account #2085551760

  • Stock  Hide

    Donating gifts of appreciated securities that have been held for more than one year enables a donor to:

    • avoid all capital gains tax on the appreciated portion of the stock
    • qualify for tax deduction equal to the stock's full fair market value
    • make a larger gift than might be otherwise possible

    To make a gift of stock to Madeira, transfer securities directly to Madeira's broker:

    Mr. Chris McCullough
    Smith Barney Citigroup
    8444 Westpark Drive, Suite 100
    McLean, VA 22102
    800.233.8134 or 703.761.2719
    Account #: 56J-00312-13
    DTC#: 0418
    Federal Tax ID #: 54-0505925

    You can also send or deliver to Madeira, the stock certificate(s) and a signed stock power in separate envelopes. For security purposes do not mail them together.

    Notes of Caution
    All securities must be placed in Madeira's name prior to being sold; otherwise, you will be responsible for paying the capital gains tax. Also, please be sure to instruct your broker to contact the Alumnae and Development Office to let us know that your gift is being transferred so we can correctly match the donor to the stock.

The Madeira Gift Plan

Many donors already make contributions to Madeira through monthly or quarterly credit or debit card payments. The Gift Plan provides a convenient and effortless method for spreading payment of your gift over a year or longer. Some donors, especially young alumnae and leadership donors, have seized the opportunity of the Gift Plan and have joined a gift club by paying their pledge throughout the fiscal year. If you would like further information or are ready to start a payment plan, contact the Development office at 800.893.2419 or 703.556.8221 or

Double Your Contribution

The Madeira Fund is a tax-deductible way to support your school. Many corporations offer matching gift programs for their employees and their families. Most programs match dollar for dollar, but there are some companies that match 2:1 and even 3:1. This is a great opportunity and allows you and your class to be credited with the matching gift.

Contact your human resources office for a matching gift form and return the completed form to:

The Madeira School
Development Office
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102.

Designate Your Gift

Many donors are interested in an opportunity to match their personal interests to Madeira's needs. When you give to The Madeira Fund you can designate your gift to one of several areas of interest:

  • Areas of Greatest Need
  • Arts
  • Athletics
  • Faculty & Academics
  • Financial Aid
  • Riding