Frequently Asked Questions

In order to address the many philanthropic wishes of our school community, there are several times throughout the year that you will be asked to make a gift.

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Our fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Read more

Can I make a pledge and pay it later?
Yes. The Advancement office will send out periodic reminders. Read more

Saint Andrew's accepts gifts of stock, which can be transferred electronically, and credit card donations using Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Read more

The first step is to call the Saint Andrew's School Advancement Office at 561.210.2063 to notify us of your intentions or complete a Securities Transfer Sheet.  Read more

Certainly! While we ask that you supply the necessary form, we will be happy to handle all the details of processing. 

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The A.D. and Lucy Henderson Legacy Society has been established to recognize donors who include Saint Andrew's in their estate plans. Read more

Yes, we do.  The school's development efforts include soliciting foundations, local businesses, and major corporations. Read more

Since it is necessary to offset the difference between what it costs to educate a child at Saint Andrew's and revenue from tuition, we must look to charitable contributions from trustees, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends of Saint Andrew's School.  By using funds raised through the Annual Fund Campaign, Saint Andrew's raises money for the school's current operating needs. Read more

Play our annual fund matching game. This game will help you understand our annual fund program and how all annual fund donations make a difference at Saint Andrew's School. Read more

In September of each year, parents receive detailed information about the Annual Fund in the mail. We hope that you will send your contribution at that time. Read more

Yes.  Once your pledge is made to Saint Andrew's, we will send you a reminder with a postage paid envelope.  After that, periodic pledge reminders will be mailed. Read more

Yes.  Saint Andrew's is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, therefore your gift is tax deductible to te full extent as determined by IRS regulations. Read more

Yes.  Every effort will be made to accommodate donor preference for recognition. Read more

The obvious reason is to provide the financial resources that will enable Saint Andrew's continue to deliver the best possible education in mind, body, and spirit. Read more

We ask that the Annual Fund Campaign be your first giving priority. Read more

The cost of an independent school education is such that tuition and fees do not cover the total cost of educating each student. Read more

If tuition were increased to cover the actual cost of all programs, many families could not afford to send their children here. This could mean a drop in our enrollment, resulting in a cut-back of our programs and steeper tuition increases in order to fund all operations, all of which would affect your child's education. Read more