CHARITABLE GIVING As with all independent schools, tuition does not cover the full cost of a St. Luke’s education. The school relies on charitable contributions from current parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, alumni, alumni parents, foundations and organizations to bridge the financial gap and to keep tuition within the reach of as many families as possible. St. Luke’s is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and donations to the school are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The Director of Development administers a program to raise needed funds to deliver a cutting-edge education to each student. Our development program raises funds through a combination of unrestricted donations, special events, and funds restricted to specific programs. The most important and first priority for each family’s philanthropic dollars is The St. Luke’s Fund. This perpetual fund is the major source of annual unrestricted giving and provides the greatest impact on the education of all children in the school. One special event, Kaleidoscope, raises funds that are important to St. Luke’s. Kaleidoscope is a fundraiser and friend-raiser that supports the general operating budget.. The St. Luke’s Permanent Endowment Fund (PEF) is managed by a separate entity. The John E. Newman Memorial Endowment for Education supports professional development for teachers, staff, trustees, and even volunteers as they work and volunteer in support of the school. In addition, bequests from the Estates of Dorothy “Fritzi” Abbot and Maxine S. Thom support literacy, financial aid and general operating expenses. The PEF also manages The John R. Foster Service Scholarship Fund. Donations can be restricted to the PEF. All gifts positively impact the school’s ability to deliver the highest standard of education to St. Luke’s scholars, citizens, and leaders and are deeply appreciated.
CONFIDENTIALITY Family business is often personal and the school allows students and families to work through personal, disciplinary, or financial issues with the expectation of privacy. School administration will not, under any circumstances, disclose personal, disciplinary, or financial information about our families to individuals in the school, to third parties, or to other families. We appreciate parental cooperation in being similarly discreet if/when situations arise.
CUSTODY STATEMENT St. Luke’s requires current information regarding custodial rights and educational decisions as outlined in court documents for children with multiple households. Custodial records are kept confidential and remain in a locked file in the school office.