Giving

All Saints School’s Development Program is responsible for the major fundraising programs. These programs ensure the school’s financial stability, help minimize tuition increases, and support programs and renovations which tuition alone cannot fund.

ANNUAL FUND

Each fall, the All Saints community and other friends of Catholic education are asked to support our Annual Fund. Begun in 1995, the Annual Fund has financed the fire safety program, the Primary School renovation, the new school addition, and the replacement of old windows and doors. Contributions to the Annual Fund are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law, and many employers match their employees’ contributions. The success of each year’s Annual Fund is summarized in the annual spring newsletter. The Annual Fund designated project for the year is announced in the fall. During the next two years, we will ask all donors to contribute to our new science/computer lab project.

AUCTION

In the spring, we hold a silent and oral auction, which includes a raffle. Each family must procure an auction donation of goods or services valued minimally at $100, or make a $100 cash donation. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Donations solicited from individuals or businesses can be used in lieu of a personal donation; be sure to indicate the solicitor’s name on the procurement form (used items must be approved in advance by the Auction Liaison). Raffle ticket sales, while part of the auction, are not part of a family’s donation.

SCRIP

Scrip is offered by several area stores as a fundraiser for schools; Dennis Uniforms, Fred Meyer/QFC, McMenamin's, Laurelwood, Safeway, New Seasons, and others participate in this program. Depending on the store, scrip is available in different denominations.

Buy store scrip from the school at face value, and then use it to pay for your purchases. You may get your change back in cash (although some stores limit the amount of cash back). All Saints keeps a percentage of the value of scrip sold. It’s an easy way to help the school while doing your normal shopping.

Every school family is expected to purchase at least $2000 of scrip from June 1st through May 15th. Scrip is available in the school office. If you prefer not to purchase scrip, you can “buy out” for $100, the amount the school would have received from your scrip purchases.