Annual Fund

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

• What does my Pegasus Annual Fund gift support?

  Your tax deductible, philanthropic gift to the Annual Fund will make a direct and meaningful impact on every Pegasus student.
  
  Based upon area of interest, gifts may be directed to one of the following areas:  
  

  • Greatest Need: These gifts help fund the school’s most pressing, urgent needs and/or opportunities as defined by the Head of School and Board of Trustees.
  • Great People: These gifts fund things like: recruitment and retention of experienced teachers, professional development, financial aid to ensure a unique and qualified student body, and PTO PegLove.
  • Great Program: These gifts fund things like: Arts and Music, Debate, Athletics, Environmental Leadership, as well as PTO PegTalks and SERVE events.
  • Great Place: These gifts fund things like: classroom environment, play spaces, student presentation areas, and the PTO Fall Parent Parties and First Day Social .

  The Annual Fund campaign runs September through June.

• How much should I give to the Annual Fund?

  As a non-profit organization, we want to be one of your top philanthropic priorities. At Pegasus, we also believe participation is just as important as dollars raised. 
  
  We do not ask you to donate a specific amount; we only ask that you make a gift that is meaningful for your family. 

  
  Every gift is greatly valued and deeply appreciated!
  

• When should I give to the Pegasus Annual Fund?

  Annual Fund gifts are used during the current school year. They are used for budgeted purposes, provide flexible dollars, and are used to support areas of immediate need or opportunity, as determined by school leadership.
  
  Your gift will make an immediate impact, and it is best to give as early in the school year as possible.
  

• Why not just raise tuition?

  • A key goal of our school is to keep tuition as low as possible, to provide access to as many families as possible.  

  • A key benefit of donating to the Annual Fund is that your gift is completely tax deductible.

• What are the Annual Fund Giving Levels?

  Annual Fund Giving Levels
  

  Champion	$50,000+
  Influencer	$25,000 - $49,000
  Scholar	$10,000–$24,999
  Motivator	$5,000–$9,999
  Learner	$2,500–$4,999
  Benefactor	$1,000–$2,499
  Friend	up to $999

• How do I give now?

  There are many ways to give, and every gift is appreciated!
  

  • Check — made payable to The Pegasus School
  • Online — click here (one-time gift or monthly gift) 
  • Match — Many employers match part or all of employee charitable gifts. 
  • Stock — We welcome gifts of securities or stocks.