Annual Fund

List of 7 items.

• What is the Annual Fund?

  The Annual Fund enhances the KRCS experience by providing for initiatives and projects outside of what tuition covers.  Gifts to this fund play a critical role in what we as a school can accomplish and are an integral component of our general operating budget each year.

• Why Contribute to the Annual Fund?

  It takes a combination of tuition and charitable donations to provide the distinctive qualities of a KRCS education: small classes, outstanding teachers, exceptional course offerings, and Christian education in a safe, secure environment.

   

  Most independent schools cannot charge the total cost of educating students without pricing themselves out of the market; KRCS is no different. While tuition at KRCS covers the basics, additional revenue is sought from friends, parents, grandparents, alumni, and foundations to provide the depth and breadth of our students' total experience at KRCS.

• Why is Participation Crucial?

  Participation signifies a high level of community commitment to our mission and strengthens our case when seeking support from foundations and corporations.
  
  Your gift—regardless of size—is essential to ensuring that current and future students have the opportunity to receive the exceptional educational experience that KRCS has provided since 2001.

• What is The 2001 Society?

  The 2001 Society recognizes individuals who support the KRCS Annual Fund with $2,001 and above gifts.
  
  

  Giving levels and associated benefits can be found on The 2001 Society page of the KRCS website.

• What are Matching Gifts?

  Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours their employees serve. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest.

   

  Matching gifts are an excellent way to increase your support for KRCS. Matching gift corporations are acknowledged, and the requesting donor receives credit for the gift, which counts toward the total giving and level designation.

• What is the Difference Between a Pledge and a Gift?

  A pledge is a promise to make a gift at a future date. The donor can give at a later date, over a period of time, or through multiple payments. You may make an Annual Fund pledge anytime; however, this year’s KRCS Annual Fund campaign will be held from September 8 - 29, 2023. Annual Fund payments are due by May 31, 2024.

   

  All Annual Fund gifts are considered charitable donations and are tax deductible. These gifts can be paid by cash, check, online credit card payments, or stock transfers, collected in installments or one lump sum.

• Can I Donate Stock to the Annual Fund?

  Yes. Donated stocks are a great way to make a gift to KRCS. Giving appreciated securities provides a tax deduction for the stock's appreciated value without incurring capital gains tax. 
  
  At the same time, since we are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, we don't pay income tax on the donated stocks either; it is a true win-win. The Office of Development has a Stock Transfer Instruction document at your request.