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Hello!
For more than 30 years,
St. Paul’s Episcopal School’s academic program has instilled confidence, capability and critical thought in students – qualities that benefit them and their communities for a lifetime. At St. Paul’s, students are prepared to actively engage in the complexity of the world in order to become innovative leaders for the future. Your contributions to our educational programs directly enhance the vitality of our school, the local community, and beyond. We are fortunate to have such a generous community of Trustees, parents, faculty, and alumni who give of their time, talent, and treasure to enhance the health and strength of our School. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness in supporting our students and faculty.
With warm regards, Kathy Brown Director of Development |
ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Fund is the School’s primary fundraising initiative and helps bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student. For the 2009-10 school year, this gap is $1,500 per student.
Gifts to the Annual Fund support all aspects of school life including:
- Small class sizes and individualized instruction
- Gifted and passionate teachers
- A truly diverse group of classmates that has made St. Paul’s No. 2 in the nation in socioeconomic and ethnic diversity
- Up to date technology that enhances learning
- Sports, drama, art and music programs that allow self-expression
- An integrated curriculum focused on developing critical thinkers and responsible citizens
All members of the St. Paul’s community are asked to support the Annual Fund. Gifts to the Annual Fund range from $5 to more than $20,000; each gift is needed and greatly appreciated. The Annual Fund drive is co-chaired by parent volunteers and kicks off in the fall of each school year. The 2009-2010 Annual Fund goal is $450,000. We ask that all pledges to the Annual Fund be paid by May 1 of the fiscal year in which they are made.
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| | Annual Fund Goal for 2009-2010 | Goal Amt: | $450,000.00 | | Current Amt: | $504,640.46 | | Last Year Amt: | $450,744.37 | | Participation Goal (%): | 100% | | Participation Last Year (%): | 84% | | As of Date: | 6/30/2010 | | Start Date: | 7/1/2009 | | End Date: | 6/30/2010 |
CAPITAL AND ENDOWMENT GIFTS
Capital and endowment campaigns are targeted fundraising efforts and take place on a cyclical basis. In June 2008, St. Paul's School successfully completed The Campaign for St. Paul’s Episcopal School When the Mission Matters. With the generous support of parents, faculty, trustees, foundations, and friends, the School raised more than $4 million, surpassing its $3.5 million goal by nearly $600,000. This Campaign along with tax-exempt bond financing provided the funds necessary for the 2006 seismic improvements to the lower school and the complete renovation and retrofit of the middle school building. Additional Phase II campus improvements are currently on hold due to the current economic recession. For an update on the status of these projects, please contact Director of Development, Kathy Brown, at 510.285.9614 or kbrown@spes.org.
Endowment gifts are used as core investments, with a percentage of earnings available for designated expenses.
| ST. PAUL'S ENDOWMENT FUND OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: |
| • Building Fund
Building Fund allows continued improvements to the School’s physical plant.
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| • The Founders' and Builders' Fund
The Founders' and Builders' Fund honors the founders of the School, The Reverend Donald W. Seaton and The Reverend Canon David R. Forbes, and the former Headmaster, Richard W. Ackerly, for their significant contributions to the development of the School and the advancement of its mission. The Founders' and Builders' Fund is an unrestricted endowment that supports Tuition Assistance, faculty development, curriculum, and other purposes determined by the Board of Trustees to further the School’s mission.
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