Giving
Let’s Raise the Torch Together
We at Hovnanian School believe that a full-time and year-round Armenian education is both an enviable privilege and an existential necessity. An experience worth investing in to honor our past, sustain our present, and invest together as a lucky Armenian community in the next generation of Armenian-American leaders, and in a brighter Armenian future – today, tomorrow, and forever.
2023-2024 Annual Report
The annual report describes our organization’s financial status and operations from the previous year. It provides insight into the funds raised toward the annual fund. We look forward to publishing this annually for our community to reference and continue to support our institution’s success into the future!
2022-2023 Yearbook
Academic yearbooks are available to purchase for $60 each. When placing an order, please write in the comment section “Yearbook 2022-2023”. Once your order is placed, it will be available to pick up at the office.
Interim Report of Donors to the Annual Fund
July 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024
The Hovnanian Annual Fund bridges the gap between the cost of tuition and the cost of a Hovnanian Education. It directly supports the school’s operating budget through scholarships, faculty compensations, extracurricular activities, classroom resources, professional development, facility improvements, marketing and program expansion.
Please download the list of our 2023-24 Interim Report of Donors below.
WAYS TO GIVE
Annual Fund
Like most independent schools, the Hovnanian School Annual Fund directly supports the school’s operating budget as tuition does not cover the total cost of educating a student each year. That is why we look to the generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni, friends, faculty, and staff to reach our annual goal
Donations to the Annual Fund also inspire others to give and deliver a powerful message to outside donors who look for strong participation from the school community as they make giving decisions.
For additional information, please email Caroline Hazarian, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call the school directly at (201) 967-5940.
Long-term giving
The Giving Tree is located in the main lobby of the Hovnanian School and recognizes annual donations equal to or greater than $2,500. Regardless of the type of donation you make, your generosity will be displayed with a beautiful engraved plaque. For more information, see more information below or please contact Caroline Hazarian, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call the school directly at (201) 967-5940.
Matching gifts
We encourage members of the Hovnanian School community to take advantage of corporate matching gift programs to increase the amount of a gift. If you or your spouse works for a company that offers a matching gift program, the impact of your gift to the Hovnanian School may double or even triple. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees.
All you need to do is request a matching gift from your Human Resources Department, complete it, and send it to Hovnanian School according to your employer’s guidelines.
We will take care of the rest.
For additional information about Matching Gifts programs, please email please email Caroline Hazarian, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call the school directly at (201) 967-5940.
Naming opportunities
Supporting the Hovnanian School with a major gift allows you the opportunity to make an investment in the future of the school. Our naming opportunities range from classrooms to outdoor areas.
Click here for the current list of Existing Sponsorship.
Click here to download the list of Naming Opportunities.
Naming contributions will be recognized with an engraved plaque outside your sponsored room or area, on our website, and on our school lobby Giving Tree.Please email Caroline Hazarian, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call the school directly at (201) 967-5940 for more information.
Planned giving
Planned gifts have an enormous impact on Hovnanian School. They offer you the chance to align your charitable giving with your overall financial and estate plans. Many giving options offer you financial benefit, allowing you to maintain the future security of your loved ones and leave a lasting mark on an Armenian educational institution for generations to come.
For additional information about Planned Giving, please email Hilda Baronian at [email protected] or call the school directly at (201) 967-5940.
Buy a Brick
A brick is a visible symbol of support. You can make your mark at Hovnanian School with the purchase of a brick that can be engraved and placed at the walkways in front of the school. You can choose from three brick paver sizes: 4″ x 8″, or 12″ x 12″.
The engraved bricks will be placed at the walkways in front of the school. The 4″ x 8″ brick offers three lines of text with a maximum of 13 characters per line. The 12″ x 12″ brick offers six lines with a maximum of 16 characters per line.
Investing in a Hovnanian education
“By having smaller class sizes, there was just this
sense of family I had while I attended Hovnanian.”
Bedros E., Class of 2017
(HS: Bergen Catholic / College: Rutgers University)
“Partaking in Armenian heritage, language and culture on a daily basis fostered positive characteristics among myself and my peers when it came to respect and integrity.”
Adrina U., Class of 2010
(HS: Cliffside Park / College: University of Southern California)
“At Hovnanian, our children are provided an education from a unique global perspective. They are taught leadership, interpersonal skills, self-awareness of their identity and social responsibility-all of which are tools that we hope will guide them as they grow and navigate an evolving global landscape.”
Nyieri V., mom of 3 Hovnanian students
“Because Hovnanian School gave me the multicultural identity and multilingual skills that have become the foundation of both my personal life and academic career, I give to the Endowment so that another generation of Armenian-Americans can get to say the same.”
Ararat Gocmen, Class of 2009
(HS:Bergen County Academies / College: Princeton University)
