Frequently Asked Questions

The Annual Fund at MMI Preparatory School is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, supporting a wide array of essential areas every year. Funds raised help provide scholarships, academic materials, professional development for faculty, student activities, athletics, music, arts, technology, and much more. By giving to the Annual Fund, you're contributing to the legacy of philanthropy that defines what it means to be a Prepper.

Yes! You can direct your Annual Fund gift to one of six key areas based on your personal interests:

  • The Head of School's Fund (supports MMI’s most immediate needs)
  • The Scholarship Fund
  • The Academic and Technology Fund
  • The Athletics Fund
  • The Arts Fund
  • The Excellence Fund for Faculty Professional Development

You can also designate your gift to a specific named scholarship, whether endowed or non-endowed.

Absolutely! You can make a gift in memory or in honor of an alum, family member, friend, or a beloved MMI faculty or staff member.

Yes, we have several recognition levels based on your donation. Every gift counts, and no amount is too small!

  • The Eckley & Sophia Coxe Society: $10,000+
  • The 1879 Society: $5,000 – $9,999
  • The Mining & Mechanical Circle: $2,500 – $4,999
  • The Head of School’s Circle: $1,000 – $2,499
  • The Red Club: $500 – $999
  • The White Club: $250 – $499
  • The Century Club: $100 – $249
  • The Benefactors Club: Up to $99

Yes. To donate by mail, please make checks payable to MMI and include Annual Giving in the memo section. Our mailing address is: MMI Preparatory School, 154 Centre Street, Freeland, PA 18224. To donate by phone, call (570) 636-1108. We are happy to facilitate your donation! 

To donate by phone, call (570) 636-1108. We are happy to facilitate your donation! 

Yes! Recurring gifts are a convenient way to make an ongoing impact. You can set up payments to occur monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Just visit www.mmiprep.org and choose "Recurring Gifts" from the “Support MMI” dropdown menu. It’s an easy "set it and forget it" way to give.

​MMI has partnered with the Engiven platform to facilitate crypto donations to the School. It is a donation software technology that enables MMI to safely and securely receive cryptocurrency donations. To visit our donation site, CLICK HERE, and follow the prompts to complete your gift to MMI. You will be asked to provide your basic data through an electronic form, and then you will receive a URL to which you can send your cryptocurrency from your personal wallet. Immediately upon receiving a donation, Engiven manages MMI’s account on the Gemini platform and exchanges the cryptocurrency for its U.S. dollar equivalent which is subsequently transferred to MMI. You can donate more than 40 different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. The Engiven platform provides a comprehensive list of accepted currencies. Any gifts contemplated from currencies not listed in the online platform will be evaluated prior to acceptance based on access, volatility, and applicable exchange fees.

Yes, all donations to MMI are 100% tax-deductible. After making your gift, you'll receive a confirmation receipt via email.

Become an Annual Fund Ambassador! Ambassadors help by sharing the Annual Fund’s message with others through social media, email, or text, and making a gift of any size. Your voice can inspire others to support MMI!

For any additional information, feel free to reach out to Kim McNulty, Director of Advancement, at (570) 636-1108 or kmcnulty@mmiprep.org. We're here to help!