Paula's Angel Wings
In Loving Memory of Paula Brunelle Makepeace, Class of ’69
In honor of Paula Brunelle Makepeace, Class of 1969, her family wishes to give back to the school that meant so much to her by creating Paula’s Angel Wings — a special fund dedicated to supporting PMA students in times of need.
This fund will serve as a source of hope and help for students who may face unexpected financial hardships. Whether it’s covering the cost of a class trip, purchasing a new uniform, or meeting other essential needs such as food, clothing, hygiene products. Paula’s Angel Wings will ensure that no student is left behind due to financial constraints.
By contributing to this fund, you will carry forward Paula’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and love for her alma mater — and make a meaningful difference in the lives of PMA students.
If you wish to honor Paula’s memory, donations may be made to:
Paula’s Angel Wings Fund
In memory of Paula Brunelle Makepeace, Class of ’69
Together, let us lift the wings of our students, just as Paula would have done.
The Presentation of Mary Academy Annual Fund
Your gifts to the Annual Fund provide vital support that enables Presentation of Mary to fulfill its mission of providing an excellent Catholic education to all of our students.
As tuition covers only 78% of the cost of educating each student; the Annual Fund helps meet our academic and co-curricular programming costs by supplementing our operating budget.
Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund allow the Academy to continue meeting its strategic goals—including continuing to enhance the student educational experience, maintaining competitive salaries for our talented faculty and staff, and improving our building needs at the school—while also providing a potential tax benefit for donors.
The school encourages donors to participate by contributing according to their personal financial capability. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. For more information on the Annual Fund, please contact Donna DesRusseaux in our Business Office at 603-889-6054 opt 4 or by email at ddesruisseaux@pmaschool.org.
Corporate Matching Funds
Many organizations and employers offer corporate matching programs on charitable gifts made by their employees, thus encouraging philanthropic endeavors of their employees. In this way, corporate matching programs allow gifts to the Presentation of Mary Academy to have double the impact. Be sure to check with your employer to see if your gifts to the Academy are eligible for corporate matching contributions.
Donate Appreciated Stock
Donations of appreciated securities are recorded as a charitable gift at the appreciated amount. In most cases, the donor will receive a greater tax benefit than if the appreciated securities are sold and the cash is donated. Also, by donating appreciated securities, you can avoid recording a capital gain in the security (assuming the investment has appreciated and that you have held the asset for more than one year). If you would like to donate securities, you can initiate the transfer through your broker and have him/her contact Donna DesRuisseaux at 603-889-6054 opt 4 or ddesruisseaux@pmaschool.org.
Annual Dinner & Auction
The Annual Dinner Auction is the largest fundraising event of the year and the sole development initiative for the school’s building project fund. All auction proceeds are used for building improvements that benefit our student body. Have an idea for the auction? Contact Sarah Thomas at sthomas@pmaschool.org.
The Therese Dupuis Godparent Program
The Godparent Fund was established to aid families who might otherwise not be able to afford the Presentation of Mary Academy’s unique education. The Godparent Program is the primary appeal for the Financial Assistance Fund, which provides generous support to a diverse student body. Gifts made to the Academy in the name of the Godparent Program benefit a child’s education directly. Therese Dupuis, class of 1946, has been dedicated to making sure children of all economic backgrounds receive the Catholic education they so desire.
Endowment Fund
The Endowment is composed of permanent and temporarily restricted funds. The funds are provided by donors with the intent that they exist in perpetuity and that a portion of the total return on invested funds be expended in support of the operating budget and the mission of the Academy. Endowment gifts may be unrestricted or restricted for specific purposes such as financial aid, faculty professional development, technology, campus renewal, or other recurring costs.
Making a gift to PMA can be as simple as writing a check or using PayPal via our "Donate Now!" button.
Presentation of Mary Academy
Attention: Donna DesRuisseaux
182 Lowell Road
Hudson, NH 03051
PMA is a tax exempt organization, #0928, under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PMA's federal tax identification number is 02-0222178.
