Impact Annual Giving REPORT
2024-2025
Thank You
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers students an exceptional education, thanks to you. Every donation, regardless of the amount, makes a difference and has a positive impact on the NSA community.
Annual Giving Summary
The annual fund strengthens and sustains the NSA community by helping to fund the many opportunities available to our students. Your support is critical to the future of our school and our commitment to improving our curriculum and programs.
2024-2025 Overall Giving
$ 5,123,557
as of June 30, 2025
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immediate and direct benefit for our students $5.1 Million+ Gifts in the 2024-2025 academic year
Program and Campus Enhancements in 2024–2025
• Expanded faculty training in the ALICE method (alert, lockdown, inform, counter, evacuate), a nationally recognized, proactive approach to emergency preparedness.
• Implemented Bridges in Mathematics, a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that blends conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and problem-solving skills in a way that is engaging and developmentally appropriate, across our K–5 programs at both campuses.
• Adirondack chairs and picnic tables have been thoughtfully placed across the Main Campus to create inviting spaces for connection, conversation and community building among students, parents and faculty.
• Purchased a new golf cart, the Saints Shuttle, to enhance accessibility and safety across the Main Campus. The cart is used to transport guests, students and staff during athletic events and special occasions and also allows our security team to quickly respond to needs throughout the day.
• Enhanced the Pre-K playground at the Main Campus with the addition of chalkboards, a stage and a new sensory play area designed to spark imagination, inspire dramatic play and support exploration in early childhood.
• Installed gaga ball enclosures on the playgrounds at both campuses. This fastpaced, inclusive game similar to dodgeball encourages physical activity, builds coordination and promotes social interaction, making it a fun and developmentally beneficial addition to recess, summer camp and the Extended Day Program.
Future Investing in the
Henry Ross ’26
I am deeply grateful for my time at NSA and the incredible community that surrounds it. The connections I’ve made here have had a lasting impact on me as a student and an athlete. This community has given me the opportunity to grow, thrive and become the student-athlete I am today. Generous donations that have enhanced our campus, such as the renovation of the Hawks Library and the improvements to the stadium, have truly elevated my high school experience. My many years at NSA have led me to strive for greatness and to reach for my full potential beyond graduation. I will always be thankful for everything this school has given me.
Christina Tabet ’26
I am incredibly grateful for my NSA experience and the generous donors who have supported my journey. The caring community and dedicated teachers have shaped both my academic and personal growth. The renovated Hawks Library has enhanced my learning with quiet study spaces and collaborative areas for me to host the Operation Smile Club and Student Endowment Council meetings. The updated stadium press box and bleachers have created an atmosphere of spirit and joy during Friday night lights. These opportunities and memories would not have been possible without your generous support, and I will carry them with me long after graduation.
Celine Waddy ’26
I am very appreciative of the countless opportunities provided to me at NSA through the generosity of donors. A highlight of my high school years has been playing in the new bleachers as a member of the Marching Band at the Arthur E. Jones Athletic Field. The renovation has created an energy-filled environment that is welcoming to all Saints and guests. The kindness of donors supports a community where learning and unity can flourish. During my time at NSA, I have learned lifelong lessons that will help me be successful in personal and professional pursuits in my future.
Impact Making a Greater
Together, we can prepare tomorrow’s leaders for a future that is rapidly changing and full of opportunity. By providing funding for additional program enhancements and campus improvements, you can help us continue our mission of engaging, inspiring and empowering our students. Your support of our future projects is greatly appreciated and will make all the difference.
Future Program and Campus Enhancements
• Professional development for the faculty and staff and enhancements to the classrooms, lounges and workrooms
• Inclusivity and multiculturalism as well as health and wellness initiatives
• Additional improvements to the Arthur E. Jones Athletic Field, including a state-of-the-art track and field and a new facility for concessions, restrooms and community gatherings
• Installation of a new 6,000 square foot maintenance facility and landscaping enhancements throughout the Main Campus
• Updates to the school’s master plan, including security enhancements at both campuses and improving traffic flow and accessibility on the Main Campus as well as additional parking
• New shade structures and enhancements to the playground at the Harbour View Campus
• Strengthening NSA’s endowment
• Renovations to the Camp Gymnasium and the Lower School Main Campus, including the Becky Godwin Memorial Lower School Library, the amphitheater and the Nancy Russell Auditorium
To learn more about supporting these future projects, please contact the Office of Advancement at (757) 539-8789 ext. 3234
Leaving a Legacy
Whether you would like to support NSA today or after your lifetime to create a lasting impact through the Saints Society, we would be pleased to work with you or your advisor to fulfill your charitable goals. The Saints Society, an honorary organization that currently includes more than 70 members, was established in 1996 by past trustee, past parent, grandparent and longtime NSA supporter Sue Birdsong for donors who have created trusts, bequests or other legacy/planned gifts to benefit NSA.
Did You Know?
QCD Benefits
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals 70½ or older to make tax-free donations directly from their IRA to a qualified charity. For 2025, the annual limit is $108,000. QCDs reduce your taxable income without the need to itemize deductions on your tax return. They can also help you avoid moving into higher tax brackets or losing other deductions, and they count toward the required minimum distributions (RMDs) for traditional IRAs, helping you meet your annual withdrawal requirements in a tax-efficient manner.*
CONTACT
For more information, contact Kenda Goldberg Council ’91 at (757) 539-8789 ext. 3339 or kcouncil@nsacademy.org
Tax Benefits
New legislation has introduced several changes that, depending on your personal financial situation, may significantly influence how you choose to give now and for future tax years.
• Increase the limits on charitable deductions, allowing some donors to deduct a higher percentage of their adjusted gross income (AGI).
• Expand tax advantages for gifts of appreciated assets, such as stock or real estate.
• Create new incentives for legacy or planned gifts, potentially making it easier to include NSA in your estate plans.
• Simplify giving through donor-advised funds (DAFs) or charitable trusts, making it more efficient to support the causes you care about.
*Thisinformationisofferedasgeneralguidance and should not be considered a substitute for professionalcounsel.Consultyourtaxorlegal adviserforprofessionalguidance.
Your gift to the Annual Fund is an investment in the future of each and every Saint. Your generosity sustains the many programs that define Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and demonstrates your belief in the value of the NSA experience. Every gift matters, and your support will make an immediate impact.
