Ross Giving: The Raven Fund
Donate to the Raven Fund | Why Give | Making an Impact | FAQ
What is the Raven Fund?
The Raven Fund is our community-wide fundraising effort that supports Ross’ programming, pedagogy, and students. Your donation to the Raven Fund impacts every aspect of the student experience.
Giving to the school can come in many forms: gifts of service, gifts in-kind, gifts of securities, and cash gifts to the school. Please contact advancement@ross.org with any questions or to discuss other methods of giving.
Why Give: Your Philanthropy Matters
Ross School’s world-class education is made possible by the commitment and participation of our community. Trustees, parents, alumni, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends all work to advance the Ross mission of creating thoughtful and inspiring life-long learners with their gifts of time, talent, and funding.
As with all independent schools, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating our students. Currently, the gap between tuition and operating expenses is about $5000 per student. These remaining costs are covered by philanthropic donations to the Raven Fund.
If you are able, please consider contributing to the Raven Fund to close the gap. Every dollar counts and every student benefits from your support!
There are many ways to engage philanthropically and make an impact:
Take part in alumni programming. Contact us.
Volunteer with the Parent Association Advancement Committee. Contact rosspa@ross.org.
Making an Impact
Ross is a thoughtful, meaningful, strong, and vibrant community because of the collective gifts of time, talent, and funding. Thanks to you and our community’s collective philanthropy, Ross continues to thrive to best suit the needs of our students and families.
Your contribution to the Raven Fund builds upon your commitment to Ross’s mission and your investment benefits our students’ future. Gifts of all sizes support and strengthen our legacy for future generations.
Our priority will always be to foster interdisciplinary thinking, develop innovative leaders, and facilitate a love for life-long learning. We put your gifts to immediate use by supporting important initiatives, including:
Financial Aid
Educational Technology
Athletics
Professional Development for Teachers
Visual and Performing Arts
STEAM Initiatives
Co-curricular Activities
Curriculum Innovation
Wellness Programming promoting mental, physical, and emotional health
Raven Fund FAQs
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We encourage donations at any level, as every gift makes a significant impact. Many families choose to contribute between $500 and $5,000, reflecting the gap between tuition and the true cost of education. Your support, regardless of the amount, helps enhance the Ross educational experience and ensures we can continue to provide outstanding programs for our students.
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As with all independent schools, tuition doesn’t cover the costs of our operations. The Raven fund has a direct impact on the Ross educational experience. The gap between tuition and operating expenses has been around $5000 per student.
Philanthropic support is an important part of every independent school’s business plan. Your gift to the Raven Fund helps reduce the gap per student and helps Ross meet our annual operating budget. Achieving our Raven Fund financial goals is essential.
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Yes! Every gift helps, no matter the size. Every donation will help contribute to reducing the gap per student and achieve our mission of creating thoughtful and inspiring life-long learners
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Yes! Ross is a not-for-profit organization under the Federal Internal Revenue Code. Unlike tuition payments, all contributions to the Raven Fund are deductible pursuant to prevailing tax laws. All donors receive a letter noting their gift amount and the date of their gift.
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Contact our advancement team at advancement@ross.org. We’d love to chat with you!
