Giving

Extraordinary Impact

For more than 25 years, Baltimore Lab School has helped bright students with learning differences—including dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities—discover their strengths and develop the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

Your gift to Baltimore Lab School directly supports:

• Need-based financial aid that expands access for students with learning differences
• Innovative arts-integrated academic programs that bring learning to life
• Classroom and technology enhancements that help students learn in ways that work best for them
• Expert teachers and specialists who provide individualized instruction and support

Because tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a Baltimore Lab education, philanthropic support is essential. Gifts from parents, grandparents, alumni, foundations, corporations, and friends allow BLS to continue providing an extraordinary learning environment where students gain confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Explore the 25th Anniversary Annual Report
 

In 2025, Baltimore Lab School celebrated 25 years of expanding horizons in learning. Our latest Annual Report highlights the students, educators, and supporters who make our mission possible.

Support the Baltimore Lab Fund

The Baltimore Lab Fund is the school’s most important annual fundraising priority. These unrestricted gifts allow us to respond to emerging needs and invest in areas that have the greatest impact on students.

Did You Know? Tax‑Smart and Impact‑Expanding Ways to Give

Many supporters are able to maximize the impact of their philanthropy through tax‑advantaged or employer‑supported giving options.

• IRA Charitable Gifts (Qualified Charitable Distributions) 
  If you or a family member are age 70½ or older, you may donate directly from an IRA to a qualified charity like Baltimore Lab School. These gifts can count toward Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) while potentially reducing taxable income.
  IRS guidance: Retirement plans FAQs regarding IRAs | Internal Revenue Service
   
• Gifts of Appreciated Stock
  Donating appreciated securities may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the stock.
  IRS guidance: Topic no. 506, Charitable contributions | Internal Revenue Service
   
• Donor‑Advised Funds
  If you have a donor‑advised fund, recommending a grant to Baltimore Lab School can be a simple and tax‑efficient way to support our mission.
  More information: Donor-advised funds | Internal Revenue Service
   
• Employer Matching Gifts
  Many companies match charitable donations made by employees and retirees. Your gift to Baltimore Lab School could potentially be doubled—or even tripled—through your employer’s matching gift program.
  Information about charitable deductions: Charitable contribution deductions | Internal Revenue Service

why our community gives

Every supporter has their own reason for giving, but they share a belief in the potential of Baltimore Lab students and the transformative power of the school’s mission.

"I give to BLS because I care about the students, I care about the school, and I see the direct impact my donation makes on students' daily learning."  - Ms. Kideckel, Former Lower School Teacher
 

Your support helps Baltimore Lab School continue creating space for curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning for students who learn differently.