Westchester Fund

The Westchester Fund is the school's annual giving request. Parents, faculty members, alumni, grandparents and friends give generously to provide an elevated student experience. As an independent school, Westchester is a non-profit and is not funded by a church, foundation or government. Tuition only covers about 80% of what it costs to run the school. Annual giving to the Westchester Fund provides a crucial bridge between tuition revenue and the actual cost of operating the school, and without it, we cannot sustain a high-quality program. Unrestricted donations support the many resources that directly benefit students like smaller class sizes, talented teachers, instructional resources, technology, enriching arts and athletics programs, and much more. This is the norm for most independent schools across the country.

Parents often ask: "I'm already paying tuition, so why should I give a donation to the school?" There are a few simple reasons. Practically, a donation to the Westchester Fund covers the gap between tuition and what it costs to fund the full student experience. In order to keep tuition costs down, the school asks donors to provide support so the school can continue to offer all the special features that make up the Westchester experience. Additionally, being a mission-driven independent school, we ask families to have "skin in the game." Everyone pays tuition, and in the same way, the school asks for 100% participation in the Westchester Fund. Finally, a gift to the Westchester Fund communicates faith in the future of the school, its leadership and its mission. Gifts from parents, past parents and alumni demonstrate belief in the value of a college preparatory education. High participation from these groups encourages others to give.

That’s easy, give what you can! Whether your gift is $10 or $100,000, your gift makes a difference and is greatly appreciated! Your participation is what matters most.

You can give online by clicking the Give Now button on this webpage. Pledges can be made at any time for payment during the fiscal year. All pledges should be paid in full by June 30 each year. Payments can be set up on the school website via credit card, or you can pay by check or stock gifts.

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Tuition covers only 80% of the cost of a Westchester experience, and annual giving helps fill this void. Every student in every classroom benefits from generosity to the Westchester Fund, as do all teachers. Augmenting tuition with the Westchester Fund allows the school to keep tuition costs at a more competitive rate with the surrounding community. Charging the full cost would significantly increase tuition, limiting the number of qualified students able to attend.