The All Saints' Annual Fund
The Annual Fund is the School’s top fundraising priority as it enables the School to meet its highest current priorities and helps balance the annual operating budget. Contributions to the Annual Fund have a direct impact upon the enhanced education that All Saints’ Day School provides. While most gifts to this fund are unrestricted, some donors elect to direct their gifts toward specific areas of curriculum or school programs. The Annual Fund drive runs from August 1st to July 31st of each year. All gifts are fully taxable to the extent allowed by law.
Why is the Annual Fund needed? Isn’t tuition enough?
Tuition only covers about 80% of the actual cost of educating each child. At independent schools, tuition is regularly kept lower than cost in order to make the enriched education available to more students. Therefore, gifts to the Annual Fund provide the direct resources needed to help bridge the gap between tuition income and the actual cost of providing an exceptional education program.
How are gifts to the Annual Fund used?
Unrestricted gifts to the Annual fund go directly to the annual
budget to provide opportunities for strengthened academic and
extracurricular programs, competitive teacher salaries and professional
growth, updated technology, teaching tools, and tuition assistance.
Is every gift important? How much should I donate to
the Annual Fund?
Every gift makes a difference. Gifts of all sizes are valued as
your contribution, along with those of all our donors, will enhance
the educational program. Annual Fund gifts range in size from
under $10 to over $10,000. While leadership gifts help to ensure
the school’s economic strength and opportunities for growth, a
gift in any amount is important and appreciated as it demonstrates
the donors’ commitment to All Saints’ Day School. We hope that
every member of our school community will participate.
How can I contribute?
Contributions can be made directly through a check or credit card,
or you can make a pledge. A pledge allows you the flexibility
to plan your gift over a period of time, and allows you to give
the gift you prefer, but may not be able to give all at one time.
Additionally, there are various options for stock transfers and
planned giving, (see Ways of Giving) and can best be outlined
by your personal financial advisor. Checks should be made payable
to All Saints’ Day School – Annual Fund.
What if I need more information?
If you have any questions regarding giving to All Saints’ Day
School, please contact:
, Advancement Director at 831-624-9171 ext.13