Annual Fund
All Souls School—building on each child’s strengths, interests, and experiences in an intentional, diverse, and nurturing community that fosters experimentation, a love of learning,
and respect for others.
December 2024
Dear Parents, Grandparents, Alumni, Alumni Parents, and Friends,
This year, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone in the history of All Souls School—our 60th birthday! For six decades, All Souls has provided a nurturing environment for young children, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of community. As we commemorate this special occasion, we reflect on the remarkable legacy of All Souls and look ahead to an exciting future.
To mark this milestone, we are proud to launch the 60th Birthday Fund, a pivotal initiative to support the next chapter of All Souls. Announced at our Open School Night, this campaign is designed to replenish our capital and reserve funds, support key programmatic enhancements for our children, and ensure the continued excellence of our school.
Our goal is ambitious: to raise $2,000,000. I am thrilled to share that we are off to an incredible start, having already raised more than $800,000 thanks to the generosity of our community.
This year, we are combining the Annual Fund with the 60th Birthday Fund to maximize the impact of every contribution. Together, these funds will provide critical support for the school’s operations, programs, and future initiatives. Additionally, we are offering unique naming opportunities for those who wish to leave a lasting legacy at All Souls—whether by naming classrooms, administrative spaces, or other parts of the school.
As always, tuition alone does not cover all the costs of delivering the exceptional All Souls experience. The combined Annual Fund and 60th Birthday Fund bridges this gap and provides resources to sustain and enhance the school’s mission.
I invite you to join me in making a gift to the 60th Birthday Fund this year. Your support helps us honor the past, enrich the present, and ensure a bright future for All Souls School.
Members of our Advancement Team will be reaching out to families in the coming weeks. We are here to answer your questions and share more about how your generosity supports our school. (As a reference, a summary and timeline of all of this year’s fundraising initiatives can be found here.)
Thank you for your generosity and partnership in this special year. I wish you and your family a joyous season of celebration and giving.
With gratitude,
Sincerely,
Greg Gibson
Chair
Board of Trustees
You can designate your contribution as follows:
- Our Unrestricted Fund provides school leadership with the flexibility to designate funds where they are needed most.
- The Kefalidis/Johannsen Scholarship Fund supports greater access to All Soul’s unique approach to early childhood education.
- The Dr. Jean Mandelbaum Fund for Faculty Development and Enrichment provides special opportunities for the faculty, including study tours to Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- The Director’s Fund for Children’s Special Needs provides important services for children in our school community.
Matching Gifts: Please check if your employer has a matching gift program as you may be able to double or even triple your gift to All Souls School.