Giving

Students Building with Straws in the Maker Lab

Gifts That Make a Difference

Like all independent schools, Episcopal Day School relies on annual giving to support the exceptional programs that make up an Episcopal Day education. Every year, we ask that all families in our community donate to the Mustang Fund. We aim to achieve 100% participation from our parents and guardians, trustees, and faculty and staff.

All gifts are vital to the advancement of our school and help to ensure the continued quality of education that has become the hallmark of an Episcopal Day education. Episcopal Day School of St Matthew is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with tax ID #94-3240988.

The Mustang Fund

The Mustang Fund is Episcopal Day School’s largest source of philanthropic revenue. As is true in every independent school, tuition does not cover the full cost of an Episcopal Day education. Annual gifts to the Mustang Fund provide support for our operating expenses and for extracurricular programs that enhance all of our students’ educational experiences.

THE IMPACT YOU MAKE

A gift to the Mustang Fund is the most important gift parents can make to the school. The Mustang Fund is essential to the continued excellence of an Episcopal Day School education and enriches it by providing support for:

faculty salaries and professional development that enable us to hire and retain the best teachers
a diverse collection of library books and tools for the Makers Lab
sports, music, and drama programs to engage all learners
tuition assistance which expands our community to include a diverse range of perspectives and experiences
field trips and experiential learning for all grades, from visits to the Pumpkin Patch in kindergarten to camping in Yosemite in seventh grade
the continuous maintenance and improvement of our facilities.

FAQ'S

Is my gift tax-deductible?

What is an appropriate contribution?

We are an economically diverse community and each family is asked to thoughtfully consider a gift that will be personally meaningful for them. Gifts to the Fund range from $50 to $40,000. All we ask is that everyone participate by making a donation to the Mustang Fund every year, when asked.

Our giving levels are:

Inspirational: $50,000 and above
Luminary: $30,000 to $49,999
Visionary: $20,000 to $29,999
Pathfinder: $10,000 to $19,999
Innovator: $5,000 to $9,999
Explorer: $1,000 to $4,999
Mustangs: Gifts up to $999

Why is 100% participation important?

Why not just raise tuition?

What is the Day School Foundation?

The Day School Foundation (DSF) was established as a nonprofit, charitable foundation in 1995. Its purpose is to manage funds raised by Episcopal Day in support of the school’s operations, educational programs, and facilities. The DSF is managed by an independent, five-member board comprised of current and alumni parents in close collaboration with the Board of Trustees of Episcopal Day School.

Episcopal Day Community Fundraising & Events

Capital Campaign

Capital Campaign

Learn More

If you would like more information or have questions about supporting Episcopal Day School, please email Kendra Mastain, Director of Development.

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Ways to Give

1. Online form

2. Send check

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5. Matching Gifts

Double or even triple your gift to Episcopal Day without paying more. Many employers will match gifts made by their employees or retirees to organizations such as Episcopal Day. To learn if your company participates in a matching gift program, simply ask your company’s Human Resource department. Be sure to save a copy of the confirmation provided to give proof of your donation to your employer.