Annual Giving

Like most independent schools, Catherine Cook is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on voluntary contributions to cover the difference between tuition income and the cost of educating students. Gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign support the annual operating budget and fund the integral needs of the school, including

• Tuition assistance to facilitate socioeconomic diversity and help families affected by economic downturns
• Competitive compensation for faculty and staff to recruit and retain talented and experienced educators
• Professional development and training
• Facilities and technological upgrades, resources and tools

GIVING IN A PANDEMIC

The Covid-19 Pandemic changed the ways how we teach our students. Throughout this coming year, our community will continue to pivot, challenge, and learn the best ways forward for our students. Your support of the Annual Giving Campaign will continue to offer an education experience that sparks curiosity and exploration, develops compassionate leaders, and prepares our students to be successful in a world that is always changing and evolving.  

We ask each family to "Zap the Gap" for their student(s) - $2,150 per student for 2020-2021. Tuition covers about 90% of the cost of an independent school education, and your gift helps to fill that "gap."

Please strongly consider making a leadership gift and joining an Annual Giving Society. These gifts inspire others and create a strong foundation for the 2020-2021 Campaign:

• Voluntary gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign are fully tax-deductible to donors.
• Competitive tuition rates allow more students to benefit from an independent school education.
• A culture of philanthropy is an important part of our community.