The bottom line is this: your gift supports the people and the programs that make Wyndcroft so special. This means the talented teachers, small classes, and exceptional offerings in everything from academics to the arts and athletics. When your child is in school, all this translates to more personal attention and increased intellectual stimulation. Tuition only covers about 90% of the school’s operating budget, and the Annual Fund bridges that gap.

It’s easy to overestimate how affluent schools are. Because Wyndcroft charges thousands of dollars for tuition and enjoys attractive facilities, you might assume the school is rich and the financial needs are minimal. But, for our school (and the vast majority of independent schools) tuition covers approximately 90% of the full cost of educating each child. The annual fund makes up the difference between what tuition covers and the actual cost of operating the school. It acts like a checking account, helping the school to accomplish its daily work. It helps with all expenses from teachers’ salaries to equipment and supplies for the classroom. That is why your gift to the Annual Fund is so critical.

The financial model that underpins independent school operations depends on three principal sources of revenue: tuition revenue, endowment income, and the philanthropy of alumni, parents and friends. Your annual support is a vital component of that financial equation.

Yes! Like other independent schools of its type, Wyndcroft has fewer supporters than a university or large charity. Because the number who can give is small and the need large, every gift counts. Regardless of the size of the gift, it is an expression of your support and belief in our school. Participation matters!

High participation is a vote of confidence, a sign that parents support the school’s mission. We strive for 100% participation. The high percentage is convincing when we seek gifts from outside sources such as grants, as most foundations consider parent participation before agreeing to donate funds to a school.

What to give is a highly personal decision. Please give thoughtful consideration to how The Wyndcroft School has impacted your child's preparation to meet the challenges of today’s world and consider making the Annual Fund one of your top charitable priorities. You can spread your gift out over several installments, use a credit card or give appreciated securities. And don't forget that many companies offer a matching gift program which can double, or even triple, your gift to Wyndcroft.

We encourage individuals and families to pledge and make gifts early in the school year (between September and December). Early donations translate into lower administrative and communications costs per dollar raised. You may, however, give at any time during the Annual Fund period, which runs from July 1st through June 30th each year.

You may spread your payments out over time. While your pledge amount to the Annual Fund must be paid by June 30th, you may elect to pay monthly, quarterly, etc. The Development Office will be happy to help, once you have determined the right plan for you.

Many companies offer matching gift programs to employees and their families, allowing individual gifts to be doubled, and sometimes tripled. Matching gift forms are available through participating companies' human resource offices, and should be sent to:

The Wyndcroft School
Attn: Robert Evans
1395 Wilson Street
Pottstown, PA 19464

All matching gifts are credited directly to you.

The Annual Fund helps us live; capital funds help us grow. That is, the Annual Fund is used for annual expenses, while capital and endowed gifts are for building and special projects.