What is the Raven Fund?

The Raven Fund is our community-wide fundraising effort that supports Ross’ programming, pedagogy, and students. Your donation to the Raven Fund impacts every aspect of the student experience.

Giving to the school can come in many forms: gifts of service, gifts in-kind, gifts of securities, and cash gifts to the school. Please contact advancement@ross.org with any questions or to discuss other methods of giving.

To make a donation of stock or marketable securities to the Ross School please:

  • Contact your brokerage company or custodian who holds your stock or marketable securities

  • You will need to obtain a transfer of ownership form

  • Once you have the form, please reach out to the Ross School’s Registered Investment Advisor firm, OneDigital for information

  • Contact OneDigital Advisor for Ross School account information: Alan Cole, alan.cole@onedigital.com or (404) 291-7880

Why Give: Your Philanthropy Matters

Ross School’s world-class education is made possible by the commitment and participation of our community. Trustees, parents, alumni, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends all work to advance the Ross mission of creating thoughtful and inspiring life-long learners with their gifts of time, talent, and funding.

As with all independent schools, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating our students. Currently, the gap between tuition and operating expenses is about 5000ドル per student. These remaining costs are covered by philanthropic donations to the Raven Fund.

If you are able, please consider contributing to the Raven Fund to close the gap. Every dollar counts and every student benefits from your support!

There are many ways to engage philanthropically and make an impact:

Making an Impact

Ross is a thoughtful, meaningful, strong, and vibrant community because of the collective gifts of time, talent, and funding. Thanks to you and our community’s collective philanthropy, Ross continues to thrive to best suit the needs of our students and families.

Your contribution to the Raven Fund builds upon your commitment to Ross’s mission and your investment benefits our students’ future. Gifts of all sizes support and strengthen our legacy for future generations.

Our priority will always be to foster interdisciplinary thinking, develop innovative leaders, and facilitate a love for life-long learning. We put your gifts to immediate use by supporting important initiatives, including:

  • Financial Aid

  • Educational Technology

  • Athletics

  • Professional Development for Teachers

  • Visual and Performing Arts

  • STEAM Initiatives

  • Co-curricular Activities

  • Curriculum Innovation

  • Wellness Programming promoting mental, physical, and emotional health

Featured

Students in Pre-K–Grade 5 came together for a day of exploration and hands-on learning at our LS STEAM Innovation Lab!

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The first Integrated Projects (IP) Day of the year augmented students' classroom studies through field trips and special on-campus projects and guests.

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Ross School Art Academy (RSAA) is alive with creativity as students dive into their artistic projects, from expressive paintings to intricate sketches.

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As the fall athletics season comes to a close, we celebrate the achievements and hard work of our Ross Ravens!

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The Hispanic Heritage Month assembly at Ross Lower School was a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and learning!

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Entomologists Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker visited Ross Lower School to lead a series of hands-on workshops for students.

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Raven Fund FAQs

  • We encourage donations at any level, as every gift makes a significant impact. Many families choose to contribute between 500ドル and 5,000,ドル reflecting the gap between tuition and the true cost of education. Your support, regardless of the amount, helps enhance the Ross educational experience and ensures we can continue to provide outstanding programs for our students.

  • As with all independent schools, tuition doesn’t cover the costs of our operations. The Raven fund has a direct impact on the Ross educational experience. The gap between tuition and operating expenses has been around 5000ドル per student.

    Philanthropic support is an important part of every independent school’s business plan. Your gift to the Raven Fund helps reduce the gap per student and helps Ross meet our annual operating budget. Achieving our Raven Fund financial goals is essential.

  • Yes! Every gift helps, no matter the size. Every donation will help contribute to reducing the gap per student and achieve our mission of creating thoughtful and inspiring life-long learners

  • Yes! Ross is a not-for-profit organization under the Federal Internal Revenue Code. Unlike tuition payments, all contributions to the Raven Fund are deductible pursuant to prevailing tax laws. All donors receive a letter noting their gift amount and the date of their gift.

  • Contact our advancement team at advancement@ross.org. We’d love to chat with you!