Annual Fund

The Annual Fund is a yearly fundraising effort that supports AIS's general operations and growth. As an independent school receiving no government funding, AIS relies on tuition, activities, and generous donations to meet our operating expenses. Your contributions to the Annual Fund provide essential support that helps maintain our excellent programs while ensuring a balanced budget and sustainable future for our school.

The Annual Fund helps us invest in our most valuable resource—our educators. These funds allow us to attract and retain  exceptional teachers while maintaining low student-to-teacher ratios. The fund also supports essential student services, including additional supervision and new staff positions. For perspective, a 1% increase in teacher salaries requires an additional $10,000 yearly, while a 1% increase in staff benefits requires $3,000 yearly. Every contribution helps ensure we can continue providing the highest quality education for our students. 

At AIS, we value cultural and socio-economic diversity and strive to keep our unique education affordable for as many families as possible. Additionally, Annual Fund gifts offer advantages that tuition doesn't: they're fully tax-deductible and may qualify for employer matching. For example, if you're in the 33% tax bracket, a $1,000 donation effectively costs you $670 after tax savings. Many employers will match your gift, potentially doubling your impact - a $100 gift becomes $200!

When our whole AIS family joins in, we show the world we're in this together! Full participation from our board, staff, and parents creates a powerful ripple effect - your gift can unlock additional funding from foundations and corporations that want to support thriving schools. Through matching grants, a $1,000 donation could become $1,200 or more. Plus, you get tax benefits while helping AIS grow - that's what we call a win-win! When everyone participates, even with modest gifts, we demonstrate to potential funders that AIS has a committed community ready to build an even better future for our students.