ND Annual Fund
Since 1851, Notre Dame has provided the young women of Silicon Valley with a distinctive, Catholic, college-preparatory education. The Annual Fund is Notre Dame’s core fundraising effort, providing the resources needed to maintain innovative programs that teach students “what they need to know for life.”
The Annual Fund directly supports our academic and co-curricular programs, faculty and staff, facilities, and tuition assistance. Because tuition income alone is not sufficient to meet all of these needs, the school depends on the Annual Fund to cover approximately 5% of our annual operating budget.
All parents are asked to participate in the Annual Fund by making a four-year pledge. (In the past, these gifts were called “Parent Fund” donations.) Your support of the Annual Fund is critical to the ongoing health of the school.
If you can give only one time to ND this year, the Annual Fund is the most important place for your gift. We appreciate every gift, regardless of the amount. All gifts to the Annual Fund are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Thank you for valuing a Notre Dame education and our 175-year history of developing lifelong learners, spiritual seekers, justice advocates, and community leaders.
What is the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund is the backbone of Notre Dame High School’s fundraising program and provides the funds necessary to support our mission of educating young women in Silicon Valley for career success, global leadership, and socially-responsible entrepreneurship. Gifts to the Annual Fund help sustain academic programs, update facilities, recruit and retain talented faculty, upgrade technology, offer tuition assistance, enhance co-curricular and athletic programs, and contribute to capital projects and endowments. Parent support is critical to our ability to continue to offer these programs, which make Notre Dame a unique and distinctive place to learn.
Why do we ask parents to make a pledge to support the annual fund?
As with all independent and private schools, Notre Dame is dependent on two sources of revenue to operate the school: tuition and fundraising. Gifts from the ND Annual Fund provide Notre Dame with resources that tuition does not cover, and unlike tuition, gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible. We kindly encourage all families to participate in the Annual Fund by making a personally significant gift, one that reflects your family's commitment to supporting the full Notre Dame experience. All gifts to the Annual Fund are 100% tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
What is my expected level of giving in the ND Annual Fund?
All families with current students at Notre Dame are asked to make a gift commensurate with their financial situation. To bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the full cost of an ND education, we ask all families to consider a gift of $5,000 annually over your student's four years at Notre Dame ($20,000 total). If this amount exceeds your budget, we welcome a gift of any amount that is meaningful to you. Every contribution makes a difference.
What are the tax benefits of participating in the ND Annual Fund?
Gifts to support the Annual Fund are 100% tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
If my employer has a matching gift program, does my employer’s contribution count toward the amount I pledged?
Matching gifts serve as an additional opportunity for you to extend your generosity to Notre Dame and increase the impact. While the tax benefits apply only to the amount you personally contribute and not a corporate match, in our records, your gift will reflect and acknowledge the matching donation as part of your overall giving.
How can I make my pledge?
Families are encouraged to make their Annual Fund pledge around the start of each school year, but this can be done at any time that works best for you. When you make your pledge, you will be asked to choose a method of payment and a payment schedule. Pledge payments can be made in the following ways:
- Via your FACTS account (tuition payment system)
- Via credit card online: Complete the form below.
- Via check or cash: Please mail your payment to Notre Dame High School. Attn: Advancement Department, 596 S. Second Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Be sure to indicate the reason for your donation.
- Via stock transfer: Visit our Ways to Give webpage to view details.
Can the cost of the pledge be shared by more than one individual?
Yes, however, this arrangement must be agreed upon and documented in writing prior to making the pledge by contacting the Parent Relations Manager.
What happens to my pledge if my student decides to leave Notre Dame High School?
If your student decides to leave Notre Dame High School, you will no longer be enrolled in the ND Parent Fund.
What if I have additional questions about the ND Annual Fund?
Please contact the Parent Relations Manager.
Donate TODAY!
If you have questions about the Annual Fund, please contact:
/Faculty%20&%20Staff/Andree%20Douglas.png?mask=2)
Andrée Douglas
Parent Relations Manager
adouglas@ndsj.org
408-294-1113 x2208