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Annual Giving Campaign
Annual Giving Campaign gifts positively impact all areas of the school and enhance the experience of every student.
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Annual Giving FAQ
What is the Annual Giving Campaign?
Why should I contribute to the Annual Giving Campaign?
How do I make my contribution?
Is my contribution Tax Deductible?
How can I help make the Annual Giving Campaign Successful?
How much should I give?
What are some specific things the Annual Giving Campaign has made possible?
The St. Paul Annual Giving Campaign is the School’s annual giving campaign organized to generate contributions from the school community for our general operating budget. Tuition alone does not cover the actual cost of education at St. Paul. In fact, it only covers about 70%, with the remainder coming primarily from the Annual Giving Campaign, the Annual Black & White Gala, and other gifts.
What is the Annual Giving Campaign?
If we did not have an Annual Giving Campaign we would have to raise tuition by at least $2,500 per student. The Annual Giving Campaign is an integral part of the Development Program. It increases awareness of the school in the greater community and increases funding for vital school programs and facilities.
Why should I contribute to the Annual Giving Campaign?
We need an Annual Giving Fund campaign because there is a gap between the tuition fee and the full cost of a St. Paul education. Philanthropy from the St. Paul community helps to fill this gap. With the generosity of many donors, St. Paul will be able to maintain its excellence.
Annual Giving contributions assist in attracting and retaining our accomplished faculty. They also allow the school to offer language, physical education, health, music, performing and visual arts and hands-on learning programs. Moreover, the Annual Giving Campaign is integral in supplying financial assistance to deserving St. Paul students whose families have been challenged by recent economic times. Finally, if our parent community supports our goal of 100% participation for the Annual Giving Campaign it lays the groundwork for more extensive donations from corporations and foundations who see our families care.
Specifically to current St. Paul School parents: Each St. Paul School family is required to make a $100.00 minimum contribution towards our Annual Giving Fund goal. Each family should consider their personal circumstances and decide if they can give more than $100.00.
How do I make my contribution?
If you are not a current parent, but feel called to donate to the St. Paul School Annual Giving Campaign, please click here.
If you are a current St. Paul School parent: You may either make your contribution in full to the front office by January 31, 2014, or elect to pay it in installments beginning in February 2014. We are attaching a form so you may select your method of payment. You must notify the front office of your choice by December 13, 2013.
Is my contribution tax deductible?
St. Paul School is a Section 501(c) 3 nonprofit. Your contribution may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes if you meet the criteria outlined by the IRS.
How can I help make the Annual Giving Campaign successful?- Make a commitment to keep St. Paul in your prayers.
- Share this wonderful giving opportunity with your friends and family.
- Offer your financial support to the Annual Fund each year.
How much should I give?
We would be grateful if you would consider making St. Paul your charitable priority while your children are students here. The gift you give is highly personal and depends on your family’s individual circumstances. Gifts to the Annual Fund range from $25.00 to more than $25,000.What are some specific things the Annual Giving Campaign has made possible?
- Updated technology and curriculum
- Beautified the school campus
- Improved textbooks
- Funded enrichment programs
- Demonstrated to larger donors that our parents, alumni and other people in the life of the school are actively supporting St. Paul.
- Student programs including drug and alcohol awareness and motivational speakers, books and periodicals, all our faculty development activities including seminars, training, workshops and professional education opportunities.