St. Francis Fund

To give by mail, please print and complete a Pledge Card, and then mail it to:

St. Francis Episcopal School
Attn: St. Francis Fund
335 Piney Point Road
Houston, Texas 77024

Why should I give to the St. Francis Fund?

The very nature of an independent school is that it is "independent" of state and federal funding. Therefore, we rely on tuition and the generosity of the larger St. Francis community to help our community continue to flourish.

How is St. Francis Episcopal School funded?

The school’s yearly operating budget is supported by tuition, income from our endowment, and donations from our generous community. Philanthropic gifts to the St. Francis Fund make up the difference between the actual cost of delivering an exceptional St. Francis education and the income received through tuition and the endowment.

Why doesn’t tuition cover the full cost of educating a student?

Like most independent schools, tuition at St. Francis only covers a percentage of the actual cost of educating a student. The school simply could not charge the full cost without limiting the number of qualified students who could afford to attend. We strive to keep our tuition rates as competitive as possible so that we’re able to attract—and keep—mission-appropriate students and families to St. Francis. In addition, donations to the St. Francis Fund are tax-deductible and, therefore, benefit families more than raising tuition would.

Why does my participation matter?

Many of the individuals, corporations, and foundations that consider contributing to St. Francis want to know that our St. Francis Fund is strong and widely supported by our own alumni, parents, board, and faculty. Participation is also an important measure of our strength during our Independent Schools Association of the Southwest accreditation process.

How much should we give?

Every single gift, regardless of size, is sincerely appreciated. Gifts to the St. Francis Fund last year ranged from $10 to $75,000. We sincerely hope that our donors will give prayerful and thoughtful consideration to generous giving.