GRACE Fund FAQs

Giving to the GRACE Fund allows GRACE to sustain and expand our vision and mission. In line with independent school best practices, GRACE works from a break-even operating budget—meaning to keep our tuition costs as low as possible for our families, we do not build in extra funds to tuition costs that allow us to dramatically grow programs and improve facilities.

This is why the GRACE Fund is so critical to our growth and success as a school. Our GRACE Fund enables us to expand and improve our campus community without impacting our operating budget. Additionally, when applying for outside financial support and grants, these constituents request information about giving within the school. High levels of GRACE Fund participation on behalf of our families, staff, and board demonstrate a deep commitment to the mission of the school and increase the likelihood of receiving additional funding from external sources.

The GRACE Fund has made a huge impact on school improvement and facilities. Here is what last year's GRACE Funds were used for:

• Lower campus science lab upfit with tables and chairs, academic curriculum and professional development for our teachers.
• Upper campus received outdoor picnic tables, a new classroom and office renovations.
• Facility improvements for both campuses including landscaping, parking lot signage, parking lot striping, and fire doors.
• Athletic improvements to the field, new football and lacrosse equipment, uniforms, athletic trainers and bleachers. 
• Technology implementation of Blackbaud and a new IT Firewall with a 3 year security license.
• Fine arts instruments, art equipment, theater mics, lights and curtains.
• Teacher professional development and Friendzy - SEL Program materials.
• Rise Hunger Now community service event for 7th graders.
• Security cameras, benches and security doors. 
• District C instructor training.
• A new 14-passenger bus.
• Quasi-Endowment Savings.

To see previous GRACE Fund purchases, click here.

Absolutely! Every GRACE student – from TK to our seniors – has greatly benefited from the generosity of GRACE Fund giving.

For perspective, the GRACE Fund has purchased:

• athletic equipment, uniforms, provided athletic trainers and made improvement to the Athletic fields.
• new tables and chairs for the science lab on the Lower Campus
• outdoor picnic tables, recreational equipment and pickleball courts on the Upper Campus
• a new 14-passenger bus
• safety doors, security camera and protection measures on both campuses.
• curriculum and professional development for our teachers. 
• integration of Blackbaud and a new Firewall for protection
• Band Instruments, art supplies, and theater lights, curtains and mics.
• SEL (social-emotional learning) Curriculum for Lower Campus students.
• ...and much more!

Yes. All gifts to GRACE Christian School are tax-deductible, as permitted by law. At the end of the year, GRACE will generate an acknowledgment letter stating your giving amounts, which can be used as documentation when filing your taxes.

Our goal is that for GRACE’s GRACE Fund, we can proudly say: All Families, All In. Whether you can give $50 or $50,000, each and every gift from a GRACE family is celebrated with equal joy.