Revenue from tuition and fees covers only about 82 percent of the cost of running our extraordinary school and its outstanding programs. Independent schools raise revenue through annual giving to help cover operating expenses. Instead of increasing tuition to meet the full cost of operations, annual giving allows school constituencies to bridge this gap on a tax-deductible basis.
The Annual Fund is a critical component of Sun Valley Community School’s annual giving. The school’s other fundraiser, the annual Auction, also plays an important role in raising money and building community, but is not a substitute for the Annual Fund.