FAQs
What does the Fund for Bishop Diego support?
Gifts to the annual fund allow Bishop to continue to support the programs that make our school thrive: everything from faculty salaries and professional development to tuition assistance and innovative programming. The Fund also allows Bishop to be flexible and responsive to yearly budgeting needs as they arise. In short, the Fund supports the school’s efforts to be the kind of environment that encourages teens to reach their potential every day.
Why should parents participate in the Fund for Bishop Diego?
Our annual fund is the foundation of our fundraising efforts. Like most independent schools, and even many public schools now, we ask our community to contribute to this yearly unrestricted campaign. Since contributions are applied to the operating budget in the school year in which they are requested, Bishop relies on donors to support annually. Likewise, your gifts have an immediate impact on the life of the school, and our students’ education. The Fund for Bishop Diego helps make up the difference between tuition revenues and the actual cost of Bishop’s day-to-day operations.
How much should my family give?
This is a very personal decision. Because every child in the school benefits, we ask that everyone give at a level that is meaningful to their family. Gifts of all sizes add up to significant support for Bishop and have ranged from $25 - $50,000 and more. In addition to financial goals, we also hope to achieve 100% participation from families, Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and as many alumni as possible!
Why don’t you just raise tuition?
In keeping with our mission, our personalized tuition subsidies are tailored to each family’s income level and particular circumstances in order to make a quality Catholic education accessible to all members of our local community while retaining a diverse and vibrant student community. Also, in contrast to tuition, gifts to the Fund for Bishop Diego are 100% tax-deductible!
Or, just cut expenses?
The Board of Trustees and Administration work very hard to run a “tight ship” when it comes to our school’s annual budget. All of our tuition revenue goes towards faculty and staff salaries, benefits, and fixed costs such as utilities and basic maintenance. We pride ourselves on our programs and our close personal relationships. To cut expenses would compromise our mission.