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The Patriot Fund
The Patriot Fund is the cornerstone of our support at Carrollwood Day School, powering our mission every day. Every dollar raised contributes directly to enriching the CDS experience and ensures our continued excellence. Your unrestricted donation makes an immediate and lasting impact on our community.
By supporting the Patriot Fund, you help provide our students with access to world-class academics, athletics, and art programs. You empower our faculty and staff with vital professional development and maintain state-of-the-art facilities that inspire learning.
Your generosity strengthens what makes CDS Tampa’s premier choice for an exemplary education!
The Patriot Fund is essential in helping us maintain the high standards of excellence that make Carrollwood Day School unique. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly impacts our students, faculty, and community, ensuring we continue to provide the very best in education, innovation, and opportunity. It's an investment in our future and one that truly enhances the CDS experience for all.
Ashley Gerb Director of Development
Levels of Giving
- Eagle Society: $100,000 and above
- Vision Society: $50,000 - $99,999
- Leadership Society: $25,000 - $49,999
- Character Society: $15,000 - $24,999
- 1982 Founder Society: $10,000 - $14,999
- Patriot Society: $5,000 - $9,999
- Head of School Society: $2,500 - $4,999
- Principal Society: $1,000 - $2,499
- Crimson and Grey Club: $500 - $999
- Patriot Club: All gifts up to $499
| What is the Patriot Fund? |
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| The Patriot Fund, supporting annual giving, is the school’s most important fundraising priority. Donations made to the Patriot Fund provide essential support to the school’s operating budget. These donations allow CDS to fully support the educational, physical, and social experiences for all students and can provide opportunities to expand and enhance our academic and co-curricular activities. A robust annual giving program also enables CDS to keep tuition increases at a minimum. Unlike tuition, contributions to the Patriot Fund are fully tax-deductible and gifts at every level are greatly appreciated! |
| What is a fair donation to the Patriot Fund? |
| We know that many families are looking for guidance on how much to give. At independent schools, the national average for an annual donation is about $1,500 per student. We count on the generosity of all our families to collectively help us meet our financial goals, as tuition does not fully cover the cost of educating each student. We strive every year to reach 100% parent participation to the Patriot Fund. |
| What is the Talon Society |
| The Talon Society pays tribute to our more than 40 years of excellence in education. Donors who give $1,000 or more to the Patriot Fund in a fiscal year are recognized as members of this society. Each year, members receive an invitation to a private reception in gratitude for their generosity. |
| How will my gift be used? |
| Patriot Fund donations directly support this year’s operating budget. These donations impact all aspects of our school from faculty/staff professional development to facilities upkeep and student life. In addition to indicating support for the school, annual participation rates speak volumes to foundations, corporations, and prospective families and faculty about our community’s commitment to the success and advancement of Carrollwood Day School. Your participation encourages others to give and can help the school secure outside funding. |
| How can I make my Patriot Fund donation? |
| We have many options available. You may donate with cash, check, and credit card or online under Giving to CDS. You can always pledge and fulfill it by June 30. We are also happy to accept installments throughout the year. Please contact Ashley Gerb, Director of Annual Giving, or call 813-920-2288 to make arrangements. LINK |
Carrollwood Day School is a not-for-profit organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.
Our federal tax ID # is 31-1581952. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.