Welcome to the 249 Class Gift Campaign page. Please use this page as a resource and revisit for updates. Thank you in advance for your generosity.





WE are THE ‘9’
We started in September 1986 and graduated with a BANG (or a beach ball) in 1990 at the Academy of Music. We sat in that auditorium listening to Dr. Pavel welcome us to the Central Family. We would be the two hundred and forty ninth graduating class of an academic institution that was founded in 1836. WE would join the ranks of countless Philadelphia icons who could proudly say they too were Lancers. WE would wear the Crimson and Gold and sing ‘Dear High, Dear Central High….’
And since that time, we have each lived through so much. Separately and together, we have survived and thrived through the years and have never forgotten that which binds us together- Ogontz and Olney. It is for this reason we must band together today and give back.
Now is OUR time to give the future generation of Lancers that which OUR alumni gave to us. With these donations, we, the 249th graduating class of Central High School, will take our proper place in the philanthropy of giving BACK to school. It is OUR turn.
We have a starting goal of donating $24,900 to the Leading The Way capital campaign. This incredible project started years ago with the creation of a new parking lot where the old blacktop used to be. Phase 2 will see the creation of Central’s Performing Arts Center on the North Lawn which includes a student Commons, and theater space for the entire music department. Phase 3 will then revitalize the historic building to make room for a state-of-the-art STEM Center. THESE exciting renovations is exactly what Central needs to keep itself on the competitive map. OUR financial investment in Central, is one that will build a LEGACY that will exist way beyond any of our years.
We do this now in honor of the 35th anniversary of our graduation (2025) as well as in the spirit of creating a Lancer community of giving.
Working together, we are sure we can reach this goal!
Make a gift that is comfortable for you and your budget. Gifts of any dollar amount are appreciated and there are fun ways to honor our alma mater, the 35th anniversary of our graduation or the beloved number 249. You have the option of single or monthly commitments.
Suggestions:
Single gift = $24.90, $100, $200, $249, $500, $1000, $1,836*
Monthly/$20.75= $249 a year
Monthly/$24.90=$298.80 a year
Monthly/$35= $420 a year
Monthly/$153=$1836* a year (qualifies for inclusion in the 1836 Society.)
We are all in this together and every dollar counts. Make your commitment now at https://aachs.app.neoncrm.com/forms/249cg. Let’s show the Central community the impact of the ‘nine. Please share this opportunity with our classmates and encourage them to make a gift as well.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
The following methods to contribute are available: by check; by credit card; by debit from your checking account; or by gifts of securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. When you make a contribution through this page, you will receive a receipt with the AACHS tax exemption information.
Please mail all checks to:
AACHS
Attn: 249 Class Gift
PO Box 26580
Philadelphia, PA 19141
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION CONSIDERATIONS
Matching Gifts: You may be able to take advantage of a matching gift program. Many companies match employee contributions, and some even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. Please check with your employer or click here to see if your employer matches donations.
IRA Distributions: If you are subject to an annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution, you can direct monies to qualified charities without realizing the contributed amount as income. Please check with your plan administrator.
Recurring Contributions: By establishing a recurring contribution, you may begin contributing now and spread your support over a period of time, e.g., monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Estate Planning: The AACHS can be named as a beneficiary in your estate plan. Click here to learn more about planned giving.
ALL GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Appropriate documentation to ensure that all gifts are tax deductible will be provided by AACHS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its Tax ID Number is 23-1618008.