Annual Fund
All Gifts Make A Difference
Our graduates excel in diverse high school environments, equipped with bilingual fluency, intellectual curiosity, and leadership skills.
The Annual Fund plays a vital role in the health and growth of independent schools around the world, including FASPS.
As part of the school’s budget, the Annual Fund helps make up the difference between what tuition covers, and the actual cost of providing an exceptional bilingual education for all our students. Your participation in the 2026-2027 Annual Fund helps make our school more accessible by providing the quality and diversity of educational experiences that our children thrive on.
Annual Fund Giving Levels:
Donors who contribute $3,000 or more throughout the school year will be invited to a special donor thank you event in the spring. Donors who contribute $1,000 or more will be invited to our Fall Annual Fund Kickoff Event.
we strive to reach 100% participation from our FASPS community
This year, our goal is to raise $395,000 to support institutional costs like enhanced programming, staffing, special guest speakers, professional development opportunities, and so much more!
2026 ANNUAL FUND GIVING WEEK
Monday, October 5 – Annual Fund volunteers will hand out croissants to our community.
Tuesday, October 6 - Please join us for coffee and conversation at the Espresso Elegance coffee cart during morning drop-off.
Wednesday, October 7 - Annual Fund volunteers will be handing out FASPS mugs.
Thursday, October 8 – It's Giving Day! Merci for your support of this year’s Annual Fund!
What are the details of the 2026–2027 Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund plays an essential role in ensuring we have the resources to provide our students with what they need to reach their full potential, and its revenue is critical to our school's financial health. The Annual Fund goal is $395,000, and we strive to reach 100% participation from our FASPS community.
The Annual Fund Giving Week begins during the last week of September each year.
What does the Annual Fund actually support?
Donations to the Annual Fund go towards the current fiscal year budget and support everything from technology, programs and resources, special guest speakers, upgrades to classrooms, supplies, professional development, music and arts, and so much more. All funds are used during the school year in which the donation is made, meaning your gift has an immediate impact on the education of your child!
Ways to Give:
Online
Check or cash: Make the check to The French American School of Puget Sound and mail it to: The French American School of Puget Sound ATTN: Development Office 3795 East Mercer Way Mercer Island, WA 98040
Stock gift: Reach out to Debbie Baxter at (206) 275-3533 ext. 281 or email debbieb@fasps.org.
Pledges will be counted now towards our Annual Fund total but can be paid any time prior to June 30, 2027.
frequently ASKED QUESTIONS
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We strive to keep our program accessible to a wide variety of families and community members, and your contributions to the Annual Fund help increase access to more families across the region.
Unlike tuition, gifts to the Annual Fund are 100% tax-deductible. In addition, many companies provide matching funds, which can double the amount of their employees’ donations.
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Supporting the Annual Fund is the best way to ensure we can maintain the high-level quality of education FASPS provides and allows us to stay at the forefront of bilingual institutions in the region. Family participation in the Annual Fund helps us keep tuition increases to a minimum so that more community members can benefit from a FASPS education. Additionally, when seeking contributions from corporations and foundations, demonstrating a 100% family participation shows collective internal support and demonstrates the need for additional external community support to fund our robust and high-level programs.
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Gifts of all sizes matter and positively impact FASPS and our programs. Donation levels vary from family to family, and we ask that you and your family contribute a gift that is meaningful to you!
Every family’s donation counts and collective contribution will get us to our financial goal. Since 8–10% of the budget is not covered by what tuiton generates, your support and 100% family participation are what truly make the difference. -
You can check if your organization will match your gift by heading to our Giving Form page, then scrolling down to the search bar where it says, “See if your employer will match your donation.” Search for your employer’s name, and you will be able to review matching programs, amounts, guidelines, and even access their matching gift form.
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You can make a gift and match directly through your employer's portal if they have this option available to you. If you plan to make your gift directly via your company portal, we ask that you please let us know by emailing Debbie Baxter at debbieb@fasps.org, so that we can set up a pledge for your donation and match and count your gift towards our fundraising totals.
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You can make a gift and match directly through your employer's portal if they have this option available to you. If you plan to make your gift directly via your company portal, we ask that you please let us know by emailing Debbie Baxter at debbieb@fasps.org, so that we can set up a pledge for your donation and match and count your gift towards our fundraising totals.
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Not only do your gifts set a great example of philanthropy for your children, but your gifts encourage other community members to give back, too. When members of the community share their excitement for contributing to the financial health of the school, it sets the tone and inspires collective giving.
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Please reach out to Development@fasps.org to let us know you are interested in volunteering for the Annual Fund