Like all independent schools, tuition does not cover the true cost of a Trinity education. The Annual Fund is a critical source of non-tuition revenue and helps the school meet yearly operating expenses. It contributes 7% of the school’s operating budget, helping to support and sustain the educational opportunities central to Trinity’s mission. 

The Annual Fund touches every part of campus and your gift directly supports the classroom experience, from science equipment to art supplies and instruments, field trips, and much more. Your gift also provides our school with the financial means to attract and retain the very best faculty, serve a talented and diverse student body and enhance and maintain state-of-the-art facilities. 

Gifts to the Annual Fund help to make up the difference between the dollars brought in from tuition and the actual cost of educating a Trinity student each year. Without a strong Annual Fund, costs would be passed on in the form of higher tuition. Every gift made to the Annual Fund is vital to Trinity’s growth and success.  

If tuition increased to cover the actual cost of all programs, many families would not be able to afford to send their children to our school. Trinity tries hard to keep tuition as low as possible. The Annual Fund is voluntary and by participating, you are showing your commitment to the Trinty community. Some have shared they think of it as an expression of gratitude.

No, like most independent schools nationwide, we do not receive funding from a parish, diocese, or the government and tuition alone doesn’t cover the full cost of an exceptional Trinity education. We established the Trinity Annual Fund to bridge this gap in operating costs and invite everyone to participate voluntarily.

While we don’t suggest specific amounts, we hope you’ll give a gift that is meaningful to you. As a reference, we’ve listed donation-giving levels on our website and below. Everyone’s circumstances are different but we hope you’ll give your best to Trinity, especially during the years your child is a student. So only you can decide. We ask you to remember that your contribution, along with those of all our donors, will directly enhance your child’s education. If you are able to do so, we ask that you try to cover the $1,484 gap that exists per student. However, gifts of all sizes are important and appreciated, as they all help sustain Trinity’s extraordinary culture and create new possibilities for our school and our children.

Giving Levels

We solicit donations from third-party foundations and local businesses, and these prospective donors want to see participation rates from parents, faculty, and staff before they commit to the effort. In other words, high participation within our community leads to additional support.

Matching gifts come from corporations or foundations that “match” an employee or other person of interest’s contribution. This allows parents to double or even triple the amount of their contribution to Trinity. Since donations to the Annual Fund are 100% tax deductible, many donations qualify for additional contributions from corporate Matching Gift Programs. Please check with your employer.

Gifts are recognized in the school's annual report by giving level. If you give at the $1999 and above level, you are automatically part of the 1999 Giving Society for the year. Donors that give at the Leadership level ($5000 and above) are invited to our annual Celebration of Giving party at the end of the school year.

No. You only give once, and you should only be asked once (through your youngest’s child grade) and we will count you as participating for each child. 

Yes! Every gift, no matter the size, has real impact. Your participation is a voice of support and confidence. Your Annual Fund participation is a testament to our community’s belief in our mission.

Yes, at 100%. Trinity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and gifts are tax deductible as allowable by law. Please consult your tax advisor with specific questions.

In contrast to the Annual Fund annual gifts, which support the current fiscal year’s operating budget and day-to-day operations, capital campaign gifts launch large curricular programs and building projects that assist the school's long-term growth. Capital Campaigns are conducted periodically to provide significant funds for additions to endowment, construction/renovation or extensive equipment purchases. Contributions are generally pledged over three to five years. Annual Giving is designed to offset annual operating expenses and provide educational excellence; if the gift is pledged, it is expected to be payable by the end of our fiscal year,, June 31st. The two types of campaigns support two totally different areas and do not overlap.

Unfortunately, that is not an option at this time.

You may make a donation several ways.

• Online
• Parent portal
• Check
• Stock and Wire transfers

If you would like to make a gift but would like to pay at a later date, that is great! You may make a pledge, which counts towards our goal and your participation. We just ask that you please fulfill the pledge by the end of our fiscal year, June 31. If you would like to make a donation and pay over a certain number of months, we are happy to set that up for you. Please contact the Development Team.