The Endowment Fund was established to assist in securing the financial future of the Singapore American School.
The school's Endowment Fund is a long-term investment account. A large well-invested endowment will mean that the school is assured of another source of income beyond tuition and donations made through annual giving. The principal amount in the fund is intended to remain untouched and increase through donations made each year. Once the fund has reached a target goal, the interest from the fund may be used to support school programs in the current school year.
The fund was established to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of SAS, and ultimately to reduce the school's dependence on tuition and fees to fund program enhancements. In future years, these funds will provide a regular income as well as the long-term stability offered by capital savings.