Tuition alone does not cover the operating expenses of our school; the Annual Fund bridges this gap. Your donation to the Annual Fund supports what makes the difference: small class sizes, the latest technologies in the classroom, financial aid, safety, professional development for our faculty, and much more. Every school parent is expected to participate.

The Annual Fund Chairs are parent volunteers who lead the Annual Fund and guide the Annual Fund Ambassadors. Annual Fund Chairs have a trajectory of outstanding leadership and generosity.

The Annual Fund Ambassadors support the Development Office by communicating the purpose of the Annual Fund and making sure we reach our goal before the end of our five-week campaign.

You can make a pledge. A pledge is a "promise" to give a certain amount by the end of the fiscal year (June 30). This option allows for pledges to be split into monthly or quarterly payments.

We expect our community to submit their pledge or gift during the five-week Annual Giving campaign, every year in the Fall. After a pledge is submitted in the Fall, it may be fulfilled anytime before the end of the fiscal year.

We invite each family to give at a level that reflects their financial abilities and more importantly, what feels right. Our giving levels are listed below

Leadership Giving Circles
Angel Donor	$20,000.00 +
Saint Donor	$12,500.00 - $19,999.00
Reverend Copeland Circle	$8,500.00 - $12,499.00
Reverend Densmore Circle	$6,000.00 - $8,499.00
Friends of St. Stephen's Circles
Deacon Circle	$3,000.00 - $5,999.00
Agnes Johnston Circle	$1,250.00 - $2.999.00
Acolyte Circle	up to $1,249.00

The full amount of your gift qualifies as a tax-deductible charitable contribution. SSEDS FIN: 59-0638488

More than 500 American employers match their employees’ philanthropic contributions. If your employer offers this benefit, the impact of your contribution is doubled or even tripled in some cases. We encourage you to ask your employer if they are willing to match your donation to St. Stephen’s.