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Development Overview
Annual
Giving
The Annual Giving Campaign is a tax-deductible opportunity to make a donation
that directly benefits the students at Episcopal Day School. Annual Giving
goes into the school's operations and makes it possible for EDS to offer
its excellent program. Tuition alone cannot cover the costs of the education
our school provides. A gift to Annual Giving is the most important way
a parent, grandparent, alumnus, or friend can show support for EDS.
Campaign
EDS
In the fall of 1999, Episcopal Day School launched an ambitious capital
campaign to expand and renovate its facilities. Through the generosity
of more than 600 friends, we raised $2.7 million to build a new library
and conference room, computer lab, two science labs, and six new preschool
classrooms. We expanded the lunchroom and added a new "Village"
for the three year olds. We renovated the playground, paved the parking
lots, landscaped and added decorative fencing. We hope to raise $3.1 million,
the actual cost of the project, before the end of the campaign in 2005.
Endowment
Fund
The Endowment Fund can be compared to a savings account. The principal
or corpus is invested to provide income that can be used or restricted
for a specific purpose. Each year, the EDS Association donates 10% of
its earnings to support the endowment. Gifts to the endowment ensure the
long-term security of the school.
The
Allen and Mary Clarkson Endowment Fund
In 1990, friends and family members honored the founder of Episcopal Day
School, The Reverend Allen B. Clarkson, and his wife Mary on the occasion
of Father Clarkson's 50th anniversary of his ordination. Father Clarkson
served as the Rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd from 1942 to 1979.
The fund serves as a permanent endowment for the school.
Library
Fund
Gifts to the EDS Library help the school develop its permanent collection
of literature, reference books, materials, and technology. The Birthday
Book Club offers parents the opportunity to honor their child's birthday
by donating a book to the library.
Anne
J. Johnston Teacher Education Fund
The Anne J. Johnston Teacher Education Fund was established in 1987 in
honor of the former teacher and Director of EDS. Anne Johnston served
as Director of the school from 1958 to 1987. The purpose of the fund is
to provide continuing education for teachers.
Rob
Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of EDS student Rob Perry (1978 -1988)
and provides financial assistance to encourage enrollment of qualified
students who might otherwise be unable to attend EDS.
Tribute
Gifts in memory or in honor of an individual may be made to any of the
funds described above. When a tribute gift is made, notice is sent to
the family members and an acknowledgment card is sent to the donor.
Planned
Giving
Episcopal Day School welcomes your consideration as you conduct your financial
and estate planning. Gifts to the school in the form of stock, bequests,
life insurance, real estate, and various trusts may be advantageous for
your tax and estate planning.
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