Annual Fund

Responding to the present while building the future

The Annual Fund enables the school to make the necessary short and long-term investments that ensure every student is well-supported and every teacher can deliver on the power and promise of an Epiphany School education. Epiphany School is able to make meaningful and historic investments in its campus, staffing, professional development opportunities, and academic program. In recent years, the Annual Fund directly impacted the school's ability to onboard key curricular and programmatic improvements, including Math in Focus, Responsive Classroom (our schoolwide social-emotional learning framework), and teachers' Professional Learning Community work.

The Annual Fund supports:

Epiphany School students, so that they can grow into courageous, curious, confident, and lifelong learners.
Our faculty, who have a deep commitment to professional growth and truly knowing every child.
Our exceptional academic program, a nimble and innovative learning environment in which all students are challenged and supported.
Our beautiful campus—a second home for our students that is safe, supportive, and inclusive.
Financial Aid. A diversity of experience and perspectives enriches our students and strengthens our community.

The Annual Fund supports strategic current-year investments that have long-lasting impacts. It provides our school with essential funds that allow us to stay nimble and keep innovating while remaining steadfast to our school’s vision, mission, and values.

Together We Give, Together We Grow. Your generosity enables us to deliver an exceptional learning experience for every Epiphany School student, every day. We are grateful for your commitment to Epiphany School. Thank you for your generosity and your support!

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Your support matters

“When our entire educational model was upended in spring 2020 and we had to leave behind the comfortable and familiar ways of doing things, we faced significant challenges. But as we planned over the summer and prepared to bring students back onto campus, I knew that our community’s generosity—past and present—was going to allow us to focus on these unprecedented needs and take immediate and uncompromising action. Thanks to our school’s financial health we were able to take extraordinary steps to ensure that our staff and our students are as safe as possible, and our academic program is as strong as ever.”

—Jenn Elkin, Head of School

Levels of Giving

All donors will be acknowledged for their generosity in the Annual Report. Donors giving $3,500 or more will be invited to attend a special leadership donor event.

Participation Through the Years

Annual Fund FAQs

Why does Epiphany School need an Annual Fund when parents already pay tuition?

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.

Why not increase the tuition if it doesn’t cover all the costs?

If our family receives financial aid, will we be asked to contribute?

Why should we give to both Annual Fund and to the Spring Fundraiser (Auction or GATHER)?

Why is it important to give or pledge early (by December 31)?

Do we have to pay it all at once?

How much should we give?

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+).

Do our company/organization’s matching gifts count toward our Annual Fund gift?

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!

How will my gift be acknowledged?

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.