Annual Fund

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Fund A N N U A L

BUILDING our COMMUNIT Y EVERY

family. E V E R Y year.

TRADITION of GIVING W H Y YO U R G I F T TO T H E E D G E W O O D F U N D M AT T E R S

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or more than a century, Edgewood High School has been

committed to academic and personal success, preparing our students with the confidence, skills and character it takes to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

YOU don’t just GIVE YOU GI V E back!

Help us reach our annual goal of $1,000,000

To accomplish this goal, we rely on the philanthropic support of parents, alumni, trustees, grandparents and faculty to enhance our students' experience during these four years.

When each family plays an active role by volunteering, participating and giving, Edgewood High School is a place that inspires individuals to achieve their greatest potential

The Edgewood Annual Fund is our most important giving priority. As a private, Catholic high school, Edgewood does not receive federal, state or diocesan support and relies on private gifts to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate each student.

and builds a community for life.

Your donation is the best way to make a meaningful difference in the breadth and depth of programs and resources available to our students, and keeps an Edgewood education more affordable for families.

DISCOVER the DIFFERENCE

OUTSTANDING ATHLETICS

YOUR ANNUAL GIFT MAKES

Crusaders have long been recognized for their

incredible achievements. Three-quarters of our students participate in at least one sport each year, and many go on to compete in college.

RECRUIT AND RETAIN

A successful experience begins

with gifted and dedicated educators

AWARD-WINNING FINE ARTS

who make a lasting impact on

Join the choir. Learn to perform. Become an

students’ lives.

STUDENT SERVICES

A place where students

full potential. Nearly 100% of our

confident adults guided

graduates attend top schools across

the country with more than $8.8m in scholarships awarded to graduates each year.

developing students’ creative talents through

SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

Individualized attention and committed staff allow students to discover their

artist. EHS has a long-standing tradition of

EXCELLENCE IN

a wide variety of opportunities.

grow into dependable,

A COMMITMENT

by Sinsinawa Dominican values of truth, justice,

compassion, partnership

40%

Nearly 40% of our families receive tuition

assistance each year, making an Edgewood education accessible to more families.

and community.

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HOW MUCH

Tuition covers only 80% of the cost to educate our students. Gifts to the

Only you can decide what is appropriate for your family. We gratefully

ISN’T TUITION ALONE SUFFICIENT? annual fund support that gap – nearly $2,000 per student – and keep an Edgewood education more affordable for our families.

When you give to the Edgewood Annual Fund, you’re providing the

school with a competitive advantage to pursue new faculty, retain seasoned professionals, maintain our beautiful campus and offer activities that strengthen and enhance their experience.

SHOULD I GIVE TO THE EDGEWOOD FUND? accept any and all contributions, but strive for 100% participation.

These gifts range from $50 to $50,000 and are recognized, between

July 1 and June 30, in our "Honor Roll" annual report and Living the Mission ceremony.

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Fund A N N U A L

Giving Levels President’s Circle $50,000 Sr. O’Connell Circle $25,000 Four Front Gold Circle $10,000 Four Front Maroon Circle $5,000 Gap Leadership Circle $2,000 Ambassador’s Circle $1,000 Hall of Fame Circle $500 Dominican Circle $250 1881 Young Alumni Society:

See edgewoodhs.org/support for more details

OPPORTUNITIES

DONATE

TO GIVE BACK

OR GIVE ONLINE TODAY AT EDGEWOODHS.ORG/SUPPORT

Giving to the Edgewood Annual Fund is our most important priority and we strive for 100% participation from all families.

Four Front and Gap Parents are donors who give a leadership gift each year their child attends EHS. These gifts send a powerful message about the value and impact of an Edgewood education.

ADDITIONAL GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

E-Club & Edgewood Athletic Association (EAA) Our outstanding athletic program relies on gifts, along with proceeds from the Crusader Kick Off & Raffle, Wilke Golf Outing, gate receipts and other fundraisers to meet its annual budget.

Encore Building an award-winning fine arts department requires the support and dedication of its benefactors. Encore funds projects which promote the arts throughout the entire school and touch the lives of each of our students.

Endowment The Endowment Fund builds the foundation for long-term financial stability. Gifts to the endowment allow Edgewood to attract a diverse student body and keep tuition more affordable for all families.

Planned Giving By including Edgewood in your estate plan, you make a meaningful contribution for generations to come.

I WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE EDGEWOOD ANNUAL FUND

Name Maiden Name EHS Class Email Street Address City, State, Zip

Phone

My gift to the Edgewood Annual Fund of: $2,000 (Gap Gift) $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $ Is enclosed Partial payment enclosed; please bill remainder before 6/30 Please charge my: MasterCard VISA

Discover American Express Card Number Exp. Date 3-Digit Code Signature Employer Match Gift Form Enclosed Use my additional gift of $ Endowment Encore Other

Athletics

Join the Heritage Society: EHS is in my will.

Contact me about including EHS in my estate plan.

Please make your check payable to: Edgewood High School • Your gift is tax deductible.