What is the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund is a yearly fundraising program designed to bridge the gap between tuition and fees, revenues and the actual cost of our children's education. Contributions to the Annual Fund directly support students, programs, and school buildings. The Pathway School depends on Annual Fund revenues to help balance the annual budget.

How can I give?
A gift may be made by cash, check, credit card or stock (make gifts of stock to avoid paying capital gains).  If you are employed by a company with a matching gifts program, you may be able to double or triple the amount of your gift.

Why is annual giving so important to The Pathway School?
Unrestricted gifts provide the most critical dollars for the school because they allow maximum flexibility to apply funds where they are needed most. Community support for the Annual Fund also impacts The Pathway School’s ability to receive contributions from foundations and corporations, as well as inspiring giving from other Pathway families. By participating, each family expresses confidence in the school's current mission and helps ensure future prosperity.

Who contributes to the Annual Fund?
In addition to the current parent body, the Annual Fund receives strong financial support from some alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, friends of Pathway, foundations, and corporate matching gift programs.

When should I give?
Annual Fund pledges can be made any time and do not have to be paid until June 30, the last day of our fiscal year. Contribute by December 31, 2006 to take advantage of current tax-year benefits.

How much should I contribute to the Annual Fund?
Gifts of every size make a difference and demonstrate your understanding and commitment to the needs of The Pathway School. We ask that you participate as generously as possible. We hope that all members of the Pathway community will make the Annual Fund a top priority (over any other fundraising effort this year).

Are Annual Fund gifts tax deductible?
The Pathway School is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization under the Federal IRS code. Unlike tuition and fees, all contributions to the Annual Fund are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. All donors will receive a letter noting their gift amount, date of gift, and the disclosure that no goods or services were provided in exchange for the gift.

Tuition alone does not cover the cost of a Pathway School education.  The Annual Fund helps to bridge the gap.

Here’s what your Annual Fund gift supports…

• Technology
• Career Education
• Student Recreation
• Physical Plant Improvements
• Creative Arts Programs
• Horticultural Programs
• Occupational Therapy
• Staff Development
• Life & Social Skills Training
• New Library Books
• Community Outreach

Annual Fund Giving Categories

Your gift is a powerful vote of confidence in the future of Pathway's outstanding children and young adults.

	47th. Anniversary Club	$5,000 and above
	President's Circle	$2,500 - $4,999
	Benefactor	$1,000 to $2,499
	Leader	$500 to $999
	Patron	$100 to $499
	Friend	$99 and below

If you would like to give to a specific program or area listed above, your designation must be in the amount of $500 or more and discussed with The Office of Communications & Development. For more information, please contact Nicole Jones at 610-277-0660, ext. 206 or Nicolej@pathwayschool.org.

The 2007 - 2008 Annual Fund ends June 30, 2008 .