The Lilac Ball is Prep for Prep’s premier annual event, celebrating the achievements and perseverance of our high school students while raising crucial funds for our programs. This special evening honors the leadership, commitment, and resilience of our students.

Join us for the 2026 Lilac Ball on Monday, June 8. The event will feature inspiring stories from Prep for Prep students as they share their unique Prep Journeys. We will also celebrate this year’s Lilac Ball Honoree Frank K. Bynum, Jr., and Kelso & Company.

Place your table or ticket order below. If you are a Prep for Prep alum, please visit the Alumni Sponsorships page.


List of 8 items.

  • Underwriter Sponsor at $250,000

    Two VIP tables of 12; prominent logo/name placement on Lilac Ball website and on all donor materials; acknowledgement in all electronic communications; premier recognition on event press release and Prep social media platforms; complimentary ad in printed program.

  • Event Chair Table at $100,000

    One premier table of 12; logo/name placement on Lilac Ball website and all donor materials; acknowledgement in all electronic communications; recognition on event press release and Prep social media platforms.

  • Co-Chair Table at $50,000

    One preferred table of 10; logo/name listing on Lilac Ball website and all donor materials; acknowledgement in electronic communications; recognition on Prep social media platforms.

  • Benefactor Table at $25,000

    One select table of 10; company/name listing on Lilac Ball website and all donor materials; recognition on Prep social media platforms.

  • Sponsor Table at $15,000

    One table of 10; company/name listing on Lilac Ball website and all donor materials.

  • Patron Ticket at $5,000

    One premium ticket to Lilac Ball; company/name listing on Lilac Ball website and all donor materials.

  • Supporter Ticket at $2,500

    One choice ticket to Lilac Ball; company/name listing on Lilac Ball website and all donor materials.

  • Friend Ticket at $1,500

    One ticket to Lilac Ball; company/name listing on Lilac Ball website and all donor materials.

LISTING DEADLINES

The deadline to be included in the Lilac Ball printed invitation is Friday, April 3, 2026.

The deadline to be listed in the Lilac Ball program book is Thursday, May 21, 2026.
 
The non-tax-deductible portion of each dinner ticket is $275. To donate stock or for wire transfer instructions, please contact 212-579-1390 (ext. 120). Checks from Donor-Advised Funds cannot be accepted for ticket or table purchases. 
 
To make reservations or request additional information, contact:
Prep for Prep
328 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
212-465-3242
lilacball@prepforprep.org

Your Impact

List of 5 items.

  • $40,000

    funds one week of our summer entrepreneurship and coding programming for 25 rising 10th and 11th graders

  • $15,000

    gives 4 students the opportunity to intern in medical research labs at Mount Sinai, Columbia University Medical Center and The New York Stem Cell Foundation

  • $9,000

    provides a hotspot and internet service for 30 students

  • $3,750

    provides transportation for 1 student throughout their summer Preparatory Component session

  • $1,500

    provides lab equipment for two students through the Preparatory Component
ADMISSIONS & 
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New York, NY 10024
P: 212.579.1470
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ADMINISTRATION 
328 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
P: 212.579.1390
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