THE ANNUAL FUND

Stuart Hall School’s Annual Fund is the School's most important source of revenue other than student tuition. It is a vital part of each year's operating budget, enabling Stuart Hall School to enhance programs and facilities, attract top-notch teachers, and provide scholarships, while helping to keep tuition affordable.

Annual Fund gifts allow us to keep our classes small, bringing out the best in each student: mind, body, heart, and spirit.  The Annual Fund, which receives money from July 1-June 30 each year, is what makes up the difference between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student. Tuition pays for about 80 percent of the actual cost, leaving a gap that must be covered by unrestricted charitable contributions.

Without the Annual Fund, the School would need to reduce every budget line to cover expenses.  Participation in the Annual Fund is doubly important when we approach charitable foundations for additional funding. One important question they ask is, "What percent of your alumnae/i, parents, and trustees give to the Annual Fund?"

Annual Fund Frequently Asked Questions

Why not just raise tuition?

Tuition covers only a portion of the total cost (roughly 80%) of educating a student. If independent schools relied solely on tuition income, they would price themselves well beyond the means of most families. In addition, gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible and tuition is not.

How much should I give?

While contributions of $500.00 or more represent the critical mass of gifts to the Annual Fund, gifts of every size are gratefully appreciated and very important. Only you can determine the amount that's right for you, but please give as generously as you are able. An investment in Stuart Hall School is one that will pay life-time dividends for our children.

Suggested Giving Levels

The Leadership Circle
       Stuart Society            $25,000 +
       1844 Society              $15,000 +
       Founders’ Club          $10,000 +
       McGuire Associates   $ 5,000 +
       Governors’ Club         $ 2,500 +
       Head’s Circle              $ 1,000 +
The Associates
       Old Main Society        $    500 +
       Red/White Club          $    250 +
       Challengers’ Club       $    100 +
       Friends’ Circle  up to  $      99

Who supports the Annual Fund?

Today, as in the past, each Stuart Hall School family plays an active role in the School community.  Our parents, grandparents, alumnae/i, trustees, friends, faculty and staff share the responsibility of meeting the School's educational goals and ensuring a soundly governed and financially healthy institution. Many donors take advantage of their employers' matching gifts programs, doubling or tripling their gifts to the school.

How can I contribute?

The Development Office at the school collects and records all gifts and issues the appropriate tax receipts for all contributions.  You can trust that every donation is a secure donation.

       Cash or Credit Card

Checks should be made payable to the Stuart Hall School Foundation and sent directly to the Annual Fund, Development Office, Stuart Hall School, P.O. Box 210, Staunton, VA 24402-0210.
You may direct your Annual Fund contribution in one of four ways:
1. Areas of Greatest Need
2. Faculty Excellence
3. Scholarships
4. Facilities

Click here to make your Annual Fund gift online. You may also contact Winsor Wood ’04 at 1-540-213-7003 to make a credit card gift by telephone, or send your credit card information by mail to the Development Office, Stuart Hall School, P.O. Box 210, Staunton, VA 24402-0210. Your gift will be credited the day it is received.

       Honor and Memorial Gifts
Stuart Hall School receives many gifts in honor or memory of classmates, teachers, parents, and friends. The honoree is notified. When a memorial gift is received, the School notifies the honoree’s next of kin.

       Donor Advised Funds
Our Tax ID Number is 84-1648803 for the Stuart Hall School Foundation. Our mailing address is the Development Office, Stuart Hall School, P.O. Box 210, Staunton, VA 24402-0210.

       Corporate Matching Gifts
Many corporations offer matching gift programs for employees and their families. Most programs match on a dollar-per-dollar basis. A match can often double or triple your gift. Please send your company form by fax 540-886-2275 or by mail to the Development Office, Stuart Hall School, P.O. Box 210, Staunton, VA 24402-0210.
Our Tax ID Number is 84-1648803 for the Stuart Hall School Foundation.

        Gifts of Stock
Contributions of stock may be made to the Stuart Hall School Foundation. 
You may transfer stock from your broker to our broker through the Depository Trust Company (DTC).  The transfer should be made to: DTC # 702 (Scott and Stringfellow) for credit to the Stuart Hall School Foundation, Account Number 81769097. 

Our broker’s address is Scott and Stringfellow, P.O. Box 1405, Staunton, VA   24402, Tax ID# 54-0294670; Phone: 540-886-2396; Fax:  540-886-7043; Contact: Billy Sowers

Our Tax ID Number is 84-1648803 for the Stuart Hall School Foundation.

        Bequests
Bequests allow you to support Stuart Hall School's education mission while receiving financial and tax benefits for you and your family. Consider naming Stuart Hall School as a beneficiary in your will. 

        Pledges 
You can make a pledge to the Annual Fund by contacting Winsor Wood ’04 by email at
wwood [at] stuart-hall [dot] org or send your pledge amount by mail to the Development Office, Stuart Hall School, P.O. Box 210, Staunton, VA 24402-0210.

Pledges are due by the end of our fiscal year on June 30. A remittance envelope and letter of reminder will be sent to you.

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