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About the Annual Fund

What is the Annual Fund?

  • In an effort to preserve, enhance, and continue St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy’s long-standing history of quality education, exceptional programs and activities, the Academy depends on annual giving to support those projects that fall outside the operating budget.

  • The Annual Fund is school-wide effort for faculty, alumni, parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, trustees, and friends of St. Mark’s, to make contributions each year.

Who benefits from the Annual Fund?

  • Annual Fund contributions directly impact the Academy’s ability to provide educational programs, enrichment opportunities, and improvements to our physical plant that benefit all St. Mark’s students, families, faculty and staff.

Why doesn’t tuition cover expenses?

  • Tuition and fees don’t cover the total cost of educating a student at St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy.  The Annual Fund provides additional support to expand our academic, technology, arts, and athletics programs.  In addition, your contribution may be used to support classroom resources, student activities, and building renovations.

Why should parents give?

  • Parents are at the center of Annual Fund giving.  Funds raised directly impact the students currently enrolled, through facility upgrades, equipment, programs, and enhancements to educational programs.

How will my donation be used?

  • You may designate your gift to be directed to the following categories:  Operations, Technology, Scholarship, or a Wish List item.  Otherwise, the Academy will direct your gift to where it will be used for the greatest benefit.

Do you accept matching donations?

  • Yes! Many companies support non-profits of your choice by providing a matching gift. Find out if your employer has a matching gift program by contacting your Human Resources office.

Are donations tax-deductible?

  • Yes! St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  All donations are 100% tax-deductible.  Remember to get your contribution in by December 31st to qualify for this year’s tax deduction. Our tax ID # is 59-0791043.

What is the Annual Fund goal?

  • Our goal is for 100% participation from our SMEA parents, faculty and School Board.  Any size gift will make a difference.  With the support of the faculty, School Board, and families we have set a financial goal of $30,000.  Together, we can make this goal!

Is the Annual Fund different from the Capital Campaign?

  • Yes. The Annual Fund occurs every year to support expenses outside of our operating budget. A capital campaign is project specific and time bound.

Are there other fundraising initiatives I can support?

  • Yes! PTF events, major gift donations, endowment, major gifts, property, in-kind gifts, and planned giving are among some of the ways you can support the Academy.

  • Call the Director of Development if you would like to discuss giving opportunities with the Academy. 

  • Ali Mattingly: Mattinglya@stmarksacademy.org - 321-639-5771

How have donations made an impact so far?

  • Scholarships

  • Custom cabinets in Thursby Hall

  • Stage curtain in Thursby Hall

  • Classroom teacher wish list items

  • STEAM lab – Cherished donor

  • Security updates

  • Office renovation

  • Carpet in Library

  • Hand Bells refurbishment

  • Musical instruments – guitars and violins

  • Professional development for faculty and staff

  • In house speakers and programs for students

  • Field trips

Ready to support the Academy students?

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