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Tuition funds our mission. Gifts to the IST Trailblazer Fund fuel our vision.
Each year, IST families and friends come together to show their commitment to IST and its mission by making financial contributions above and beyond tuition. The cost of tuition at a private, non-profit school such as ours does not fully cover the enriching educational experience we provide to each student. In order to keep tuition at competitive levels and ensure that we remain accessible to more families, we raise money during our annual campaign to bridge the “gap” between tuition and the costs associated with running a school.
IST inspires a passion for learning and empowers each child to take responsibility as an open-minded, principled citizen in a global community.
This year, our goal is to raise $200,000 for the IST Trailblazer Fund. These unrestricted funds are critical in that they will be used to support our school’s highest priorities, including:
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To learn more about IST’s annual campaign and the IST Trailblazer Fund, view our FAQs below or contact our Development Chair at [email protected].
Like many independent, nonprofit schools, IST does not charge tuition equal to the actual cost of educating each student. The expense of operating a high-quality school committed to academic excellence is enormous. In order to bridge the “gap” between tuition and operating expenses, supplemental funds need to be raised through voluntary contributions to a school’s annual giving campaign. This arrangement offers a significant financial benefit as it allows us to keep tuition costs down while providing an incentive for families to make a tax-deductible gift to the school to make up the difference. The funds raised each year are essential for IST to maintain a comprehensive, well-rounded, and competitive educational program for our children.
While most of our support does come from parents, many of our contributors include teachers, staff members, grandparents, friends, and local businesses. We deeply appreciate all who support IST and its mission.
The answer is simple: Give what is meaningful to you! We do not assign specific dollar amounts to any of our families. And although we won’t tell you how much to give, we do encourage you to make a gift that demonstrates your level of support and appreciation for IST. No matter the size, every gift counts and every gift makes a difference.
All gifts to the annual campaign will be acknowledged in the IST Annual Report. Donors of Leadership-Level gifts of $1,000 and more will be listed by name and will be invited to a special reception in the spring.
Yes. 100% of your gift to the IST Trailblazers Fund is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Yes. Your gift to the IST Trailblazer Fund may be pledged over time, as long as the pledge is fulfilled before March 31st.
Please contact Brandy Hoopaugh, Director of Finance, at (512) 351-3403 or [email protected] with questions or for information on customizing payment arrangements.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Brandy Hoopaugh, Director of Finance, at
(512) 351-3403 or [email protected]
Many companies offer employee matching gift programs where they will double or even triple your contribution to IST. Some employers may even match gifts made by retirees and family members. The match is not automatic, however, and needs to be initiated by the employee.
For questions regarding your company’s matching gift program, please contact your employer’s human resources or community giving department.
Friend
Up to $1,000
Advocate
$1,000 – $2,499
Mentor
$2,500 – $4,999 Tuition Gap Funding – $3,500
Trailblazer
$5,000 – $9,999
Fellow
$10,000 – $14,999
Founder
$15,000 – $24,999
Benefactor
$25,000 or more*
All gifts will be acknowledged in the IST Annual Report; leadership-level donors of $1,000 and more will be listed by name and invited to a special reception in the spring.
*Donors of $25,000 or more will be eligible for designated “Premium Parking and Pick-Up”
In-kind contributions are non-cash gifts made to IST and may include donations of goods, services, time, and expertise. For example, a graphic designer creating a logo pro bono or a technology firm donating computers or software would be considered gifts in-kind and could be eligible for a tax deduction within certain legal limits. Individuals, corporations, and businesses can all make in-kind contributions.
If you have any questions about in-kind giving, please contact Brandy Hoopaugh, Director of Finance, at (512) 351-3403 or [email protected]
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