Your generosity and service make a PCS education possible for more families.
leaders of tomorrow
Giving to Plumstead Christian School is an investment in children and an investment in things that matter for eternity. Your gifts to PCS dramatically and positively impact our ability to provide a caring Christian community where students are taught to think biblically, serve effectively, and lead Christ-centered lives.
The quality of education Plumstead Christian School provides is not possible without the generous giving of those who believe in our mission.
Help us make tuition more affordable for all.
Funds raised enhance and improve school programs.
If you are 70.5 or older and have an IRA, give a tax-free gift directly from your IRA. Consult with your financial advisor or call our development team if you have questions about this.
Include a gift to Plumstead Christian School in your estate planning that will last for generations.
Give a gift that keeps on giving.
Building students, faculty, and facilities of excellence.
Join us for great fellowship and exciting shopping at this well-loved PCS event.
Sponsor children as they run for the school. The Race for Education takes place in the spring of each school year.
Funnel your PA state taxes to Plumstead Christian School!
Donations to Plumstead Christian School can be made using Master Card, American Express, or Discover, allowing you to conveniently give to a number of Plumstead Christian School’s various stewardship options. Your investment is 100% tax deductible and no service fees will be assessed.
Should you wish to contribute to our endowment, please contact Patrick Fitzpatrick, Head of School, at 215-766-8073.
That’ll Last a Lifetime
For your convenience, the school can help you set up a regular, automatic giving plan to help meet any of our annual development needs.
It's easy to give a gift online. If you need help, school personnel in the business office are happy to help you with this.
In addition to our annual funds and development goals we also have a benevolence fund and the ability to create designated funds in partnership with our generous mission partners.
To give to our school
Any financial gift, large or small, has a positive impact on our school – helping us to fulfill our mission in the lives of our current students and in the lives of students to come.
There are numerous ways to give, and all gifts are tax-deductible for the year the gift was made.
Money given through any of these methods is appreciated and necessary to grow regular giving to PCS. You can give to the school with cash or check; we can also arrange automatic donations from your checking or savings. You can also donate with your credit card. Checks made payable to Plumstead Christian School may be mailed to:
Development Office
5765 Old Easton Road
Box 216
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
There are many companies that match their employees’ gifts to independent schools. For example, if a donor gives $1,000 to PCS, a matching gift company will also give $1,000 to the school and thus the donor is credited with a $2,000 gift. Some companies will even match gifts on a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio. Donors simply need to contact their human resources offices for the appropriate forms and forward them with their gifts to the Development Office for completion. Check with your company to see if it offers a matching gift program. Call Jeremiah Lapp, Director of Finance at 215-766-8073 for more information.
You or your business may have a product or service that could be donated to Plumstead Christian School to benefit the daily operation of the school or one of our fundraising events such as our golf outings or a Live and Silent Auction.
You can give a building, vacation property or raw land as a significant gift to PCS. A taxable property that has long-term appreciation in value can be given without incurring tax on the appreciation. Thus, the value of the gift may be substantially more than it would be if the property were first sold and the after-tax donation to PCS.
In exchange for a transfer of cash, marketable securities, or in some circumstances real estate, PCS is contractually guaranteed to make a specified annuity payment to the donor throughout his/her lifetime. The payout rates vary by age and number of participants. In addition to lifetime income, you may claim a current-year deduction for a portion of the gift, and a portion of the annuity payment is income-tax free for several years.
Life insurance plays an important role in providing financial protection against emergencies, asset protection for estate planning, and security for families with children. As family situations and needs change, however, the need for life insurance also may change. Please have your policy evaluated and consider including PCS as a beneficiary.
Bonds, stocks, and mutual funds are easy to donate to PCS and have several advantages for the donor: you receive a full charitable deduction for the fair market value of the gift; you avoid long-term capital gain tax; and there is no commission in the sale or transfer. PCS has a brokerage account for easy transfer.
One of the simplest ways for you to make a future investment in PCS is through your will. Charitable bequests can take various forms. With a general bequest PCS receives a specified dollar amount. A residual bequest designates a percentage of the estate for. Through a specific bequest, a specific item or piece of property is given to advance Christian Education at PCS. A transfer of assets to a gift or trust entity that can pay income to a named beneficiary or possibly shift assets to children or grandchildren may allow a donor to make a substantial gift to PCS while meeting personal financial objectives. The donor may gain immediate tax advantages or may reduce gift or estate taxes through one of these gift arrangements.
Participation in the EITC program allows businesses (structured as either an LLC, C corps, or S corps) and individuals (under a new provision that allows for individuals to join an LLC known as a Special Purpose Entity) to give tax dollars owed to the state of Pennsylvania to our school for tuition assistance. Pennsylvania taxes that qualify for these programs include Personal Income Tax, Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax, Corporate Net Income Tax, Bank Shares Tax, Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax, Insurance Premium Tax (excluding surplus lines, unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine), Mutual Thrift Tax, Malt Beverage Tax, and Retaliatory Fees under section 212 of the Insurance Company Law of 1921.
If a company or individual applies for a two-year commitment to either the EITC program, 90% of their total gift is regarded by the state of Pennsylvania as a tax credit. Here’s another way of looking at the strength of this program: For every dollar given to the school through the EITC program, the state of Pennsylvania gives the school nine dollars!
From Scott Shaw, President and Senior Financial Advisor at Veritas Strageties:
“If I have ever been confronted with a truly rewarding and helpful program for Plumstead Christian School, Pennsylvania’s EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program) is it! As a financial professional (as well as parent, grandfather, and Christian) none of us come across too many “no brainers” in our lifetime, but I would have to say, in my opinion, that this is one of them. To be able to significantly offset (up to 90%) my state income tax owed each year with tax credits based on my giving to PCS is a win-win. The EITC program allows me to significantly support Christian education in my local area with only a minor incremental cost. I would encourage anyone with a passion for Christian education to get educated and avail himself or herself of this very meaningful program.”
You may also call Patrick Fitzpatrick, Head of School, at 215-766-8073 for more information.
If you owe state taxes to Pennsylvania as an individual or as a company, wouldn’t you rather send that money to Plumstead Christian School to be used for Tuition Assistance? With a two-year commitment to the EITC program a participant received 90% of his or her gift back as a PA state tax credit. Example: if an individual has a PA state tax liability of $5,000 or more, an EITC gift of $5,000 to Plumstead Christian School only costs the participant $500 out-of-pocket. The remainder of the gift is returned to the participant as a PA state tax credit. Email pfitzpatrick@plumsteadchristian.org to participate in this program.
“If I have ever been confronted with a truly rewarding and helpful program for Plumstead Christian School, EITC is it! As a financial professional (as well as parent, grandfather, and Christian) I don’t come across too many “no brainers” in our lifetime, but I would have to say, in my opinion, that this is one of them. To be able to significantly offset up to 90% of my state income tax owed each year with tax credits based on my giving to PCS is a win-win. The EITC program allows me to significantly support Christian education in my local area with only a minor incremental cost. I would encourage anyone with a passion for Christian education to get educated and avail himself or herself of this very meaningful program.” – Scott Shaw, President and Senior Financial Advisor at Veritas Strategies
“C&N is pleased to be in a position to support Plumstead Christian School. Through the PA EITC program and the school’s quality educational program, we can help create more opportunities for today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders. We are optimistic that both corporations and individuals will be inspired to support education through this meaningful program.” – From Blair T. Rush, Southeast Region President of C&N
Preschool - 5th Grade
753 New Galena Road
Chalfont, PA 18914
Office:
(215) 822-0187
Admissions:(215) 766-8073
6th-12th Grade
5765 Old Easton Road, Box 216
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
Office:
(215) 766-8073
Admissions:(215) 766-8073
© 2026 Plumstead Christian School. All rights reserved.
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The Children’s Tuition Fund has extended to Plumstead Christian School the ability to raise $300,000 for the EITC program.
For current PA families, participation comes with an additional incentive — the school will credit each family with a tuition credit toward their own child’s tuition equal to 25% of their total EITC contribution (not to exceed the total amount of tuition for the year).
A $10,000 EITC contribution blesses the school with $9,500 toward tuition assistance. The Children’s Tuition Fund uses 5% toward management/service fees. The participant receives 90% of this money ($9,000) back as a tax credit against their state income taxes. The additional $1,000 “out of pocket” can be claimed as a federal charitable gift, and the school will provide a $2,500 tuition credit against your child’s tuition.
Contact pfitzpatrick@pcspa.org for more information or to discuss next steps.
for Plumstead
The Fund for Plumstead is our annual fund. It is designed to help bridge the gap between what we charge in tuition and the true cost to educate. It partially funds our Variable Tuition program which, in turn, allows families who would not otherwise be able to afford the PCS experience to be part of our community of learners. The annual fund also allows us to continue to offer high value programs that make a profound difference in the lives of our students: the visual and performing arts, athletics, Advance Placement and honors courses, our own fleet of buses, technology infrastructure and technology-rich courses, and on and on. The Fund for Plumstead is truly directed at the continued health of our school for this generation and beyond.
and Endowment
School leadership must set some of their focus and work on ensuring that our school is strong and secure in its mission for the next generation of students and beyond. This level of sustainability comes through careful vision-casting and is bolstered by philanthropic gifts from people who are able to see beyond today’s challenges. The endowment provides annual funds in perpetuity with a primary focus on both tuition assistance and faculty compensation. Capital campaigns focus on not only tangible building improvement or expansion but also on the establishment and enhancement of mission-critical programs that will benefit current and future students.
Education
Our Race for Education is the students’ opportunity to practice philanthropy as they contribute to our annual fund, The Fund for Plumstead. We want our students to understand the importance of giving, and we hope that throughout their lives they will have a passion to support the mission of our school. During the Race for Education, students run or walk for one hour, and the pledges that they receive from friends, family, and neighbors enhances programs at our school and makes PCS affordable to more families.
Participation in the EITC program allows businesses (structured as either an LLC, C corps, or S corps) and individuals (under a new provision individuals may join an LLC known as a Special Purpose Entity) to give tax dollars owed to the state of Pennsylvania to our school for tuition assistance. Pennsylvania taxes that qualify for these programs include Personal Income Tax, Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax, Corporate Net Income Tax, Bank Shares Tax, Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax, Insurance Premium Tax (excluding surplus lines, unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine), Mutual Thrift Tax, Malt Beverage Tax, and Retaliatory Fees under section 212 of the Insurance Company Law of 1921.
If a company or individual applies for a two-year commitment to either the EITC program, 90% of their total gift is regarded by the state of Pennsylvania as a tax credit. Here’s another way of looking at the strength of this program: For every dollar given to the school through the EITC program, the state of Pennsylvania gives the school nine dollars!
From Scott Shaw, President and Senior Financial Advisor at Veritas Strategies:
If I have ever been confronted with a truly rewarding and helpful program for Plumstead Christian School, Pennsylvania’s EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program) is it! As a financial professional (as well as parent, grandfather, and Christian) none of us come across too many “no brainers” in our lifetime, but I would have to say, in my opinion, that this is one of them. To be able to significantly offset (up to 90%) my state income tax owed each year with tax credits based on my giving to PCS is a win-win. The EITC program allows me to significantly support Christian education in my local area with only a minor incremental cost. I would encourage anyone with a passion for Christian education to get educated and avail himself or herself of this very meaningful program.
Auction
The PCS Auction is a friend-raiser and a fundraiser that helps the school meet its annual goals in development in a genuinely fun way through both a silent auction and a live auction. The food, fellowship, and shopping experience are exceptional. During the live auction portion of the evening the school traditionally has a “paddles up” moment that focuses on one specific project or objective that the entire crowd can support. In past years, proceeds raised during “paddles up” has allowed the school to launch our STEM program and enhance our fine arts program.
Building for Excellence Tile Fund
You are invited to purchase one or more commemorative, decorative tiles to help fund our new Capital Campaign “Building for Excellence.” This campaign focuses on Students of Excellence, Faculty of Excellence, and Facilities of Excellence. Your tile purchase demonstrates your support of the school and inspires others to do the same!
PCS art teacher, Mary DeClerico, will hand-craft each tile complete with a custom inscription (e.g. your family name, “in honor of…,” or “in memory of…”). We are also challenging each graduating class to collect enough money to buy a custom tile to represent their graduating class (e.g. Class of 1985, Class of 2025). We are hoping class reps will spearhead these projects, collect the money, and order the tiles.
All tiles will be assembled into a beautiful mosaic to be part of the permanent bench located in the foyer of the new Activity Center. If we sell more tiles than can fit the bench, the mosaic will expand beyond the bench.
Tiles are available in three sizes: 4″ x 4″ ($250.00), 4″ x 8″ ($400.00), and 8″ x 8″ ($750.00).
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You are invited to purchase one or more commemorative, decorative tiles to help fund our new Capital Campaign "Building for Excellence." This campaign focuses on Students of Excellence, Faculty of Excellence, and Facilities of Excellence. Your tile purchase demonstrates your support of the school and inspires others to do the same!
Preschool - 5th Grade
753 New Galena Road
Chalfont, PA 18914
Office:
(215) 822-0187
Admissions:(215) 766-8073
6th-12th Grade
5765 Old Easton Road, Box 216
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
Office:
(215) 766-8073
Admissions:(215) 766-8073
© 2026 Plumstead Christian School. All rights reserved.
Site by BLVR
Our school is blessed in numerous ways when parents, grandparents, alumni parents, and community friends volunteer time, energy, expertise and resources. Significant work is accomplished, positive relationships are kindled, and students learn through modeling what it means to serve effectively. All volunteers who work with our students are required to have up-to-date Volunteer Clearances on file with the school.
The Lower School is always looking for parent volunteers to help with Lunchroom, Picture Day, our Swap Shop, and our Book Fair.
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This Lower School, parent-run organization needs parents to serve as Homeroom Parents and to help run our annual Secret Shoppe.
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This is a Middle and Upper School parent-run organization that exists to bless the faculty and foster positive relationships between faculty and parents. PTP needs parents to get involved as homeroom parents or to serve on various committees: Teacher Appreciation, Spirit Wear, Fundraising Committee, and Meal Ministry.
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Our school runs several annual fundraising events that require a large number of volunteers to ensure the success of the events.
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Parents have the opportunity to serve as Homeroom Parents or to help with daily lunches, our College Fair, Picture Day, and theatrical performances.
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Our group exists to promote and encourage the school’s athletic program. Parents can serve as Team Parent Coordinators, Team Parents, Photographers, Concession Helpers, or on numerous committees: Homecoming, Sports Banquet, Senior Poster, Senior Night, and Fundraising.
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Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP)
This is a Middle and Upper School parent-run organization that exists to bless the faculty and foster positive relationships between faculty and parents. PTP needs parents to get involved as homeroom parents or to serve on various committees: Teacher Appreciation, Spirit Wear, Fundraising Committee, and Meal Ministry.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out and submit the inquiry form below.
Parent Teacher Fellowship
This Lower School, parent-run organization needs parents to serve as Homeroom Parents and to help run our annual Secret Shoppe.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out and submit the inquiry form below.
Major Event Volunteers
Our school runs several annual fundraising events that require a large number of volunteers to ensure the success of the events.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out and submit the inquiry form below.
Lower School Opportunities
The Lower School is always looking for parent volunteers to help with Lunchroom, Picture Day, our Swap Shop, and our Book Fair.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out and submit the inquiry form below.
Middle and Upper School Opportunities
Parents have the opportunity to serve as Homeroom Parents or to help with daily lunches, our College Fair, Picture Day, and theatrical performances.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out and submit the inquiry form below.
Athletic Boosters
Our group exists to promote and encourage the school’s athletic program. Parents can serve as Team Parent Coordinators, Team Parents, Photographers, Concession Helpers, or on numerous committees: Homecoming, Sports Banquet, Senior Poster, Senior Night, and Fundraising.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out and submit the inquiry form below.
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