Annual Fund

The Forsyth Annual Fund is the cornerstone of philanthropy at our school. It includes charitable gifts from every part of our community—current families, grandparents, alumni, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends. These unrestricted donations are vital to the school’s annual operating budget, helping bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the true cost of a Forsyth education. Each gift, regardless of size, has an immediate and meaningful impact on every student, every day.

Gifts to the Annual Fund make Forsyth’s unique education possible. They support competitive salaries and benefits that allow us to attract and retain outstanding teachers, help maintain our beautiful and cozy campus, and sustain the innovative curriculum and creative programming that define the Forsyth experience. Your gift ensures that Forsyth students continue to thrive in an environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, and joy.

Tuition covers only a portion of the true cost of a Forsyth education. Like most independent schools, Forsyth relies on philanthropy to bridget the gap. This allows tuition to remain at a competitive level while ensuring all students benefit from the highest-quality teachers, programs, and resources. Giving to the Annual Fund is a way for families to enhance the value of their child’s education.

Raising tuition to cover every cost would make a Forsyth education inaccessible to many families and diminish the socioeconomic diversity that strengthens our community. Philanthropy allows families to make tax-deductible gifts at levels that are personally meaningful while keeping tuition increases modest. Like all independent schools, Forsyth is a nonprofit organization—our mission is not to generate profit, but to provide children with an exceptional education. Your support ensures that our mission continues to thrive.

Every gift matters. Collectively, contributions to the Annual Fund add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, directly supporting Forsyth’s mission. Beyond the dollars raised, participation demonstrates confidence in our school and inspires others to give. Whether your gift is $25 or $25,000, it helps ensure that every Forsyth student has access to our exceptional learning experience.

High participation in the Annual Fund signals to foundations, families, and prospective families that our community believes in Forsyth’s mission and future. It is also an expression of shared commitment to our students. We aim for 100% participation from current families each year because we are a stronger community when everyone gives—regardless of the amount.

Giving is voluntary, but it is an essential part of the Forsyth experience. Our tradition of philanthropy reflects the generosity of families past and present who have invested in Forsyth’s mission. We ask that every family participate with a gift that is personally meaningful, knowing that together we can achieve extraordinary outcomes for our students.

Yes! Many employers sponsor Matching Gift programs that can double or even triple your contribution. Matching gifts are an excellent way to increase the impact of your generosity without any additional cost to you. Check with your human resources department to find out if your company or organization matches gifts.

Annual Fund gifts sustain the day-to-day excellence of Forsyth. Capital campaigns, on the other hand, make transformational projects—new buildings, renovated spaces, innovative programs, and endowment growth—possible. Tuition and the Annual Fund alone cannot fund these major, long-term initiatives. Supporting a campaign is an investment in Forsyth’s future, ensuring we can continue to deliver on our mission for generations to come.