PDS is a 501(c)(3), and contributions to the school are tax deductible upon compliance with the Internal Revenue Code.
Tuesday, October 28
Start Your Engines! Help Fuel PDS’ Mission!
Every gift is a little more “fuel” in the tank for PDS boys. Your support powers hands-on learning, mentors who know each boy by name, and experiences that spark wonder.
Join families who are keeping our mission moving forward—one fill-up at a time—so every boy can explore, build, and grow this year.
There’s a Surprise Under the Hood—But Only If We Hit Our Goal!
Our team is in the garage, working on something special for the boys during our biennial Derby Days STEAM-Infused Learning Experience. But only if we reach our goal of 75% parent participation by the end of Giving Day!
Tuition dollars cover just under 90% of the true cost of educating a PDS boy.
Join Us: Make a Difference.
Today’s boys are tomorrow’s ground-breakers. One day, it will be up to them to make the world better. We’ll do our best to help them be prepared. That’s why it’s critical to build a foundation of problem-finding, mind-changing, idea-making, and good-doing that they can carry for their entire lives.
PDS is a special and unique school, and a PDS boy is far from ordinary. Your investment in the PDS Annual Fund helps the school remain at the forefront of education.
Giving Clubs
The Red and Blue Club
For Gifts of $1 to $499
The Ross Lynn Club
For Gifts of $500 to $999
The Frank Norfleet Society
For Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499
The Lee Burns Society
For Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
The Len Sumner Society
For Gifts of $5,000 to $7,499
The Anthony W. Dick Society
For Gifts of $7,500 to $9,999
The Robert J. Hussey Society
For Gifts of $10,000 to $19,999
The Head of School’s Society
For Gifts of $20,000 and above
For Gifts of $1 to $499
The Ross Lynn Club
For Gifts of $500 to $999
The Cornerstone Society
All Gifts over $1000For Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499
The Lee Burns Society
For Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
The Len Sumner Society
For Gifts of $5,000 to $7,499
The Anthony W. Dick Society
For Gifts of $7,500 to $9,999
The Robert J. Hussey Society
For Gifts of $10,000 to $19,999
The Head of School’s Society
For Gifts of $20,000 and above
How to Give
Give Online
Use our online form to setup a one-time gift.
Give with Venmo
Send your gift to @PDS-Memphis on Venmo.
Pledge Online
You are welcome to pledge now and pay later. Donors are welcome to make pledge payments in any number of installments. If you are interested in setting up an installment plan with the Advancement Office, please contact Kim Bridgforth at 901-842-4606.
Pledge via Text Message
You can also register your pledge via text message to 901-573-8130.
Give Stocks
If you would like to make a gift with stock, please call Kim Bridgforth at 901-842-4606.
Matching Gifts
If you are interested in securing a matching gift from your employer, please contact the appropriate personnel in your company’s Human Resources Department to determine procedure. Once your gift is made to PDS and you have submitted the appropriate paperwork, we will be happy to confirm the contribution with your employer.