Ways to Give

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• Q. Can I Make a Pledge?

  Yes. In order to book a pledge, the School must have written confirmation of the amount you plan to give. Pledges can be made online, or by emailing Annual Fund Manager Tess Gee at tgee@sjs.org. St. John's Fund pledges must be fulfilled by June 30 in order to be credited for the current school year.

• Q. How Do I Make Sure I Am Counted For "Participation"?

  St. John’s measures donor participation based on St. John's Fund giving only. One gift counts for all of the various constituencies a person may have within the School. So, an alumna from the Class of 1987 who also has two children attending St. John’s in the Classes of 2019 and 2024 would make only one St. John's Fund gift to boost participation for the Classes of 1987, 2019, and 2024.
  
  To receive participation credit for this school year, gifts must be received by June 30.

• Q. Is My Gift Tax Deductible?

  St. John’s is a 501(c)(3) institution. Monetary gifts made to the School and receipted through the Advancement Office are tax deductible. However, gifts of “in-kind” services (i.e., professional services such as accounting, architectural, medical or legal, etc., for which the School would otherwise have had to pay a professional fee) are not tax deductible but will be recognized at the level the gift relieves the School of actual expenses, as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Gift Acceptance Policy.
  
  To the extent the Advancement Office has been notified or is aware of a gift of service, such gift of service will be recognized in the “Gifts in Kind” section of the Report on Giving.

• Q. Where Does My Gift Go?

  As the philanthropic priority of the School, St. John's Fund gifts supply roughly 8% of the School’s annual operating budget. A gift is distributed roughly according to the way the SJS budget breaks down, with the vast majority going to faculty salaries. Other large items of support include financial aid, facility maintenance, curricular and program enhancements, and technology upgrades.

• Q. Can I Give to Restricted Funds, Such as Academics, Arts, or Athletics?

  If you have an interest in making a restricted gift for capital, endowment, or specific program support, please contact Director of Advancement Dawsey Romero at 713-850-4037 or by email at dromero@sjs.org for more information. All official fundraising appeals supported by St. John’s are required to be coordinated with Advancement and approved by the Head of School and the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees.

• Q. Do Foundations Support St. John's?

  Yes. Some of St. John’s most generous support comes from charitable foundations in Houston and around the country. If you are connected with a charitable foundation that you think would be interested in supporting St. John’s, please contact Director of Advancement Dawsey Romero at 713-850-4037 or by email at dromero@sjs.org.

• Q. Does St. John's Host a Gala?

  No. Out of respect for our donors’ time, and in order to keep fundraising activities properly focused within the context of school life, St. John’s does not typically hold fundraising events of any kind. Most families express appreciation for this unique, donor-centered approach.
  
  Instead, St. John's primary fundraising request is for the St. John's Fund. The success of the Fund allows St. John's to focus on this yearly program and eliminate the need for multiple appeals throughout the school year. The St. John's Fund is composed of unrestricted contributions. These funds represent approximately 8% of the annual operating budget and help provide the measure of difference in the St. John's education. Unrestricted gifts to the Fund can be made in honor or memory of others.

• Q. How Do I Volunteer?

  St. John’s enjoys a long and proud tradition of extraordinary support. Year in and year out, parents give generously of their time and resources to advance the School’s mission.
  
  The St. John’s Fund is the focal point of yearly, ongoing fundraising for the School. There are numerous and wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in this program. Please contact Director of Annual Giving Stephanie Crowl at 713-850-4028 if you have interest in becoming involved.
  
  We thank you for your interest in volunteering and giving to St. John’s School. We encourage a culture of philanthropy and appreciate your assistance in maintaining an organized and cohesive program that supports the best interests of St. John’s.