Annual Fund

Tuition revenue alone is not enough to sustain the quality of an Epiphany School education. In fact, tuition currently covers only 82% of the per student cost. Epiphany School relies primarily on the Annual Fund and our spring fundraising event to ensure we have the additional resources necessary to sustain our mission and vision and make critical investments responsive to present-moment needs. It is because of our community’s long history of philanthropy and generosity that we have no school debt, excellent facilities, and the highest quality teachers. These funds are the margin of excellence at Epiphany School. 

As part of Epiphany School’s commitment to making a superior educational experience available to as many qualified students as possible, the school seeks to maintain an affordable tuition. Raising tuition to meet all costs would mean that many current and prospective families would be unable to send their children here.

Yes. The entire Epiphany School community is asked to participate in the Annual Fund. Contributions of all sizes demonstrate community support for Epiphany School’s vision, mission, and values.

We need both sources of revenue to sustain our mission and to support the operating budget. Our spring fundraising events support both financial aid and the operating budget at Epiphany School.  

Annual Fund contributions are spent in the current school year. We ask Epiphany School parents, trustees, and staff to give or pledge by December 31. This allows the school to make informed spending decisions knowing the funds will follow.

No. Even if you make a pledge now, you have until June 30th to pay in full. Payments may be made in installments—monthly, quarterly, or on an ad hoc basis—as long as the pledge is paid in full by June 30th.

We hope that you consider Epiphany School as one of your top priorities for philanthropic support. We ask everyone in our community to participate, and to be as generous as they’re able—understanding that looks different for every family. Every contribution truly makes a difference. The average gift to the Annual Fund last year was $1,472. If you’re able to give at a leadership level, you can join others at the Leadership Circle level ($3,500+). 

Yes! Matching gifts count toward your family’s Annual Fund contribution and are a wonderful way to leverage your gift. Please visit our Matching Gifts page and use the search tool to see if your company will match your donation and to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions that you need to submit a matching gift. Matching gifts count toward our donor recognition categories! 

All Annual Fund donors will be listed in the Annual Report unless you request anonymity. Leadership donors ($3,500+) are honored at a yearly spring reception, recognizing the significant impact they have on Epiphany School in helping the school achieve its mission. All donors in our Jean Augustine Circle, Robert Spock Circle and Head of School Circle are also honored during an additional event in the spring.