2022-2023 Annual Fund

THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY

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2022- 2023

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This is our fifth year at The Franklin Academy and we are consistently impressed year after year with the faculty and teachers’ focus on improving curriculum, implementing new STEM Education, providing fun opportunities for families to connect, and keeping class sizes small.

Education is one of the foundational components of a child’s life that shapes their future. We give out of thanks and we give because we think it’s the greatest gift we could give our children.

Current TFA parents

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- Matt and Courtney Connor

OUR MISSION

To provide education “ integrating STEM, rigor, and leadership while developing character based on timeless values in a close-knit community.

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BY THE NUMBERS 24%

SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN: Tuition revenues cover 76% of the cost of attending The Franklin Academy each year. That means 24% of each child’s tuition comes from generous donations. Tax-advantaged charitable gifts provide financial stability, outstanding staff and the many resources necessary for an optimal educational environment.

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2022- 2023

he Franklin Academy Annual Fund is a way for parents, past parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, trustees, and friends to support the yearly priorities of the school. Your contribution supports innovative changes and investments that take place in real-time. Contributions to The Franklin Academy Annual Fund support the growth of our school by supporting the superior education, small class sizes, high-quality staff, robust STEM curriculum, and cutting-edge resources that help our students thrive. Please donate to the annual fund today. Every gift makes a difference.

As a testament to the value of the Franklin community’s support, the 2022-2023 academic year has been a landmark for The Franklin Academy, with the largest enrollment in the school’s nearly 50-year history. As the Academy continues to prosper, it is even more imperative we continue to build a stable financial foundation. Giving to the annual fund helps strengthen The Franklin Academy today and prepares us for future generations.

We sincerely thank you for your generosity. Together we can make a difference.

WHAT YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS PROGRAM ENRICHMENT With growth comes the need to refresh and renew our academic programming by enhancing our current curriculum with the most up-to-date resources and tools. Your donated funds will assist with improving our curriculum, equipment, technology, and labs.

CAMPUS RENEWAL Our campus consists of Markell Hall (Grades 2 - 8), Robin Hall (Preschool - Grade 1) and Holly Hall (Resource Facility). Since our humble beginning in a small basement, we have come a long way.

Our beautiful campus welcomes improvements such as updated preschool playhouses, playground equipment, and outdoor seating.

OPERATING BUDGET Donations support the Academy’s operating costs. Our tuition is artificially low; a gift to the Annual Fund is the most powerful way you can give. Contributions go directly to benefit students, faculty, staff, programs and operations.

Make a difference at any of the following levels of support:

THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY

DOGOOD LEVEL ($10,000 OR MORE)

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HEALTHY LEVEL ($5,000 - $9,999) WEALTHY LEVEL ($2,500 - $4,999) WISE LEVEL ($1,000 - $2,499) SPARK LEVEL (UP TO $999) Our honorary levels of sponsorship come from Benjamin Franklin - “Silence Dogood” was Franklin’s pen name for his first essays, written at 16.

- “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

One of Franklin’s most famous quotes.

- “Spark” comes from Franklin’s kite experiment, demonstrating that lightning is electricity.

KATIE C. DEMENT Director of Development (360)733-1750 ext. 1011 kcole@thefranklin.academy

https://thefranklin.academy/support

TAX DEDUCTIBILITY

All contributions made to The Franklin Academy are tax-deductible.

We’ve made donating simple!

Please use your phone camera and hover over the QR code, and text ANNUAL FUND to the number provided 833.416.7886.

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Your contribution to TFA’s Annual Fund, no matter the size, has a remarkable impact on our whole school.

Thank you!

GRETCHEN BUCSKO Head of School

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Increase your donation with a matching gift! To find out if your company or organization matches gifts, please contact your Human Resources department.

Any questions or comments about The Franklin Academy’s Annual Fund?

Please contact:

DONATE ONLINE MATCHING GIFTS

1509 E Victor Street Bellingham, WA 98226 www.thefranklin.academy