Annual Fund

    • One Gift. One Hundred Percent.

      One Gift. One Hundred Percent.

This year we have ONE simple goal for the Annual Fund: to receive ONE gift of any amount from everyone.

Our Annual Fund has a significant and immediate impact on the school’s operating budget. Because tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating each student, we rely on Annual Fund gifts to make up the difference.

Our students directly benefit every day from the high-caliber faculty, innovative classroom programs, engaging extracurricular offerings and extraordinary campus grounds that are all supported by the Annual Fund.

We are calling upon all parents, grandparents, faculty/staff and trustees to give one gift of any amount to the Annual Fund. Please answer the call and give at a level of support that is meaningful to you.

Support our Spartans today! One gift. One hundred percent. One united school community.

Together, we will ensure that St. Stephen’s continues to offer truly remarkable educational opportunities for each and every student.
Thank you for supporting the Annual Fund, First!

Our Students Directly Benefit from Your Gift

Like most independent schools, St. Stephen’s tuition does not cover the total expense of educating a student and providing enhanced academic, athletic and fine arts programs. A gift to the Annual Fund of $2,500 or more closes the gap between tuition and the true cost of educating each child. 
 

Your Support Matters

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School strives to inspire a lasting love of learning and spirit of service in every student so when they graduate from The Hill, our Spartans go on to live great lives of meaning and enrich the world. We believe the St. Stephen’s experience is truly transformational. That is why we ask you to help strengthen our exceptional programs and offerings by making a gift to the Annual Fund every year. Thank you for supporting our students!
 

Helpful Information

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  • Donor Levels

    Hines Circle              $25,000 – $49,999
    Brewster Circle         $10,000 – $24,999
    Spartan Circle          $5,000 – $9,999
    Hill Circle                $2,500 – $4,999 GAP FUNDING
    Leadership Circle      $1,000 – $2,499
    Partner Circle           $500 – $999
    Supporter Circle       $250 – $499
    Friend Circle             <$250
     
    Contributions of $1,000 or more are designated Leadership Gifts, and those donors are honored at the annual Leadership Party. Thank you!
     
    Gifts to St. Stephen's are tax deductible as allowed by law.


  • Matching Gifts

    Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable gift made by their employees. Search the Matching Gifts database to see if your company has a matching gift policy.

  • Ways to Give

    ONLINE

    Give online by credit card. If you have problems with the credit card transaction processing, contact Joanna Sarrett, (512)327-1213 ext. 158 or jsarrett@sstx.org. 

    CHECK

    You may write a check payable to St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and send it to:

    St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
    Advancement Office
    6500 St. Stephen’s Dr.
    Austin, TX 78746

    STOCK

    Gifts of appreciated securities and stock can be very beneficial — both to you and to St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. You may receive an income-tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities, as well as reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes. Your gift may be electronically transferred to St. Stephen’s Episcopal School account at:

    Stephen’s Inc.
    Attn: Lisa Maas
    100 Congress Ave., Suite 150
    Austin, TX 78701
    512-542-3284 (p)
    512.542.3275 (fax)

    Account # 530856213
    DTC Number: 0419

    Please notify Joanna Sarrett, advancement data manager, at St. Stephen’s, and Lisa Maas of Stephen’s Inc. of your gift, including the name of the stock and the number of shares you are transferring.

Goals and Progress


As of 2/17/20
Goal, 2019-20 $1 million
Total Donations $1,119,506
% of Goal 112%
Fiscal Year
Aug. 1 to July 31

Trustees  
Total Donations $84,409
% Participation 97%
Parents  
Total Donations $658,485
% Participation 64%
Alumni  
Total Donations  $177,835
% Participation 6%
Grandparents  
Total Donations $136,620
% Participation 16%
Faculty and Staff  
Total Donations $23,657
% Participation 85%
Former Parents, Grandparents and Friends 
Total Donations $38,500
% Participation 16%

Parent Participation by Class
2020  55%
2021 63%
2022 59%
2023 81%
2024 76%
2025 83%
2026 88%
Address: 6500 St. Stephen's Dr., Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 327-1213