Why have an Annual Fund rather than setting tuition to cover all expenses?
Tax-deductible contributions to the Annual Fund allow us to keep tuition increases low and enable families who could not otherwise afford a GDS education to send their children here. Independent schools locally and nationally budget for philanthropic contributions and a tuition gap, making the cost of an independent education accessible to more families. The Annual Fund helps GDS fulfill our commitment to our mission and be good stewards of our community values.
