Why Your Annual Fund Support Matters
Why should I make a gift to the Annual Fund?
Like all independent schools, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of providing an exceptional education for every student at Friends In fact, tuition only covers 89% of our annual operating budget Gifts to the Annual Fund are unrestricted, and are put to use in every part of our school including: faculty salaries, technology, facilities maintenance, classroom
Friends remains deeply committed to keeping our tuition levels the most affordable as possible while continuing to provide an exceptional program for our students Unrestricted gifts to our Annual Fund help support the 26% of families who received adjusted tuition
How much should I give?
We simply ask that each family make a gift that is accessible and meaningful to them, whether that is $10 or $100,000. Last year we reached 91% family participation in our Annual Fund, and we hope to reach 100% during this school year.
Are there other fundraisers I am expected to support?
In addition to our Annual Fund campaign, Friends hosts a two-day digital fundraising campaign called 48 Hours for Friends each spring where all funds raised support the Adjustable Tuition program We ask all current families to support the Annual Fund first
How can I make my gift?
You can make your gift online at sffriendsschool.org/give, in person, via mail, over the phone, via securities transfer, and more. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director of Development, Lauren Becker at Lbecker@sffriendsschool.org or 415.565.0040 x 235.
