Annual FUND
What is the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund is a yearly fundraising campaign that supports the exceptional education program, its dedicated faculty, students of all backgrounds, and every corner of our campus. Like other independent schools, at King, the cost of educating each student exceeds the cost of tuition. The Annual Fund helps bridge that gap, so every student benefits from your support.
All King community members are asked to participate in this annual fundraising effort.
2024-2025 Annual Fund Goal of $2,100,000.
Make a Gift Today
All gifts make an impact on the current school year through June 30, 2025.
Contributions to the Annual Fund are invested in the current fiscal year, allowing King to:
- Hire and Retain Inspiring Educators
Hire and Retain Inspiring Educators who spark curiosity and ignite a love for lifelong learning through innovative teaching. - Provide Innovative Programming
Provide Innovative Programming that addresses students’ needs and interests and best prepares them for the next chapter of their lives. - Ensure a Diverse Community
Ensure a Diverse Community by making a King education accessible to students from all backgrounds through scholarships and financial access. - Offer State-of-the-Art Facilities
Offer State-of-the-Art Facilities that are well maintained and equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources that enhance every program, from science labs to fields and art studios.
Every gift matters and has a direct impact on the King School experience. Your participation ensures King’s continued success as a learning community and inspires others to join in this vital effort.
Ways to Give
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Gifts can be made by credit card and direct debit online. Can you make your gift go farther? Check to see if your gift can be matched by your or your spouse’s employer. |
| By Mail |
Checks made out to the Annual Fund can be mailed to:
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| By Phone |
| To make a wire transfer or credit card gift by phone, please contact Kathryn Wells, Manager of Advancement Services, at (203) 322-3496, Ext. 4379 |
| Gifts of Appreciated Securities |
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A gift of appreciated securities that you have held for more than one year is frequently the most economical way to give. You will be eligible to take a federal income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift for up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income and will avoid tax on the capital gain. For instructions on how to make a gift of appreciated stock or mutual fund shares, please click here to access the Gift of Appreciated Stock Form, contact us at giving@kingschoolct.org or call Kathryn Wells, Director of Advancement Services, Stewardship, and Research, at (203) 322-3496, Ext. 4379. |
| Planned Gifts |
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Join our Circle of the Bells Society by making a planned gift! You can make a lasting contribution to future generations by designating King School as a beneficiary of your estate plan. Your estate gift helps ensure King’s future while also possibly providing tax benefits for you and your family. Society members provide far-sighted support of King and play an essential role in ensuring the School’s continued financial health and tradition of excellence. |
Annual Fund FAQ
| When are gifts to the Annual Fund used? |
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| Contributions to the Annual Fund benefit all students in the current fiscal year. |
| Where do gifts to the Annual Fund go? |
| Gifts to the Annual Fund support our students and faculty, programs, and spaces. Examples include faculty professional development, innovative technology to support academic programming, and the renovation of our library learning commons. |
| How much should I give? |
| We ask families to support the Annual Fund annually at the level that is most comfortable yet generous for them. |
| Can I designate my gift? |
| There are eight designations within the Annual Fund that allow donors to support specific areas of interest. To support other mission-aligned projects, please contact the Development Office. |
| Why is participation important? |
| Strong participation demonstrates community support for King’s mission and programs. Each year, King strives for 100% parent participation. |
| If I can’t give much, should I give? |
| Yes! Every gift, big or small, shows your commitment to King and inspires other members of the community to do the same. |
| Will I receive solicitation calls? |
| We primarily communicate through mail and email, but peer-to-peer conversations may occur. To opt out of calls, please contact the Development Office. |
| Doesn’t tuition cover expenses? |
| Tuition alone doesn’t cover the full cost of a King education. The Annual Fund helps bridge the gap. |
We are grateful to all who choose to support our mission by making King School a philanthropic priority.
Your investment makes a difference and has a direct impact on students, faculty, programs, and the overall ability of King School to set better standards for both the experience and outcomes of education. The recognition groups below honor those who partner with King at leadership levels to advance the school's mission.
Through them, we celebrate the generosity of trustees, parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and friends whose gifts each year support school operations and whose lifelong commitments help secure King's future.
1865 Society:
King's premier giving society recognizes benefactors who have made cumulative lifetime gifts of $250,000 or more. Consistent leadership-level giving serves as the lifeblood of our community, and we welcome committed, forward-thinking partners to engage with school leadership to consider how education can better serve our community. Members of the 1865 Society are invited to shape both King’s vision for the future of education, and the strategy for realizing that potential.
- Visionaries: $50,000+
- Catalysts: $25,000 - $49,999
- Benefactors: $20,000 - $24,999
- Patrons: $15,000 - $19,999
- Partners: $10,000 - $14,999
- Leaders: $5,000 - $9,999
- Supporters: $1,000–$4,999
- Friends: up to $999
Alumni
King School today draws on and is inspired by the ideals of all of our predecessor schools: Low-Heywood, Thomas School, King School, Low-Heywood Thomas, and most recently KLHT. We value how a deep connection with our alumni family enriches our entire community. Leadership alumni gifts to The Annual Fund make it possible to attract and retain the extraordinary faculty members who create expansive opportunities and set better standards for education. Your investment creates access for families who enrich our community and depend on tuition assistance.
- Alumni Leaders: $500+
Parent Volunteers
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Chairs
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