Support SES
Why Support SES
Our mission is child-centered and all of our fund-raising efforts support our educational mission.
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Upper school student discusses strategies with college counselor.
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We are delighted to share with you the many ways alumni, parents and friends support Saint Edward’s School. An independent school, governed by a Board of Trustees, Saint Edward’s is a tax-exempt 501 © 3 not-for-profit organization. Our mission is child-centered and all of our fund-raising efforts support our educational mission. Our operating revenue comes from tuition and fundraising and is supplemented with interest drawn from our endowment every year.
Tuition dollars cover approximately 90% of the actual costs of attending Saint Edward’s and an additional 10% is raised from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends every year to fill the gap between tuition revenue and expenses. These gap dollars are called Annual Funds and in this sense every child at the school is a beneficiary of the financial aid raised by the school. Additional dollars are contributed each year by donors to directly benefit financial aid for students.
Tuition dollars cover approximately 90% of the actual costs of attending Saint Edward’s and an additional 10% is raised from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends every year to fill the gap between tuition revenue and expenses. These gap dollars are called Annual Funds and in this sense every child at the school is a beneficiary of the financial aid raised by the school. Additional dollars are contributed each year by donors to directly benefit financial aid for students.
Donors also support Saint Edward’s through gifts to endowments and gifts for capital improvements, or gifts to enhance specific programs (restricted gifts). Donors with an interest in tax issues or those considering estate or trust gifts will benefit from learning more about our planned giving program and The Benedict Legacy Society. Whatever your interest, we hope that you will take this time to show your Pirate spirit and make a gift to Saint Edward’s today.
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High school male students learning outdoors
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A Community-Built Dream
The lower school playground is more than a construction project. It’s a testament to what’s possible when a community comes together with a shared purpose. This space – made possible entirely through donor support – has been fueled by the belief that our students deserve a place to play, explore and grow.
We sincerely thank the donors who made this playground possible. Your generosity and commitment to our students has created a space where friendships, confidence and memories will grow.
Lead Donors: The Corry Family (Darcy and Bill Corry | Alexis Corry Kappel ’06 and Zach Kappel ‘05) •
Sally and Scott Mohr •
Carol and Andrew Jonas •
The Steve & Lucia Bailey Foundation •
Lucia Bailey •
Buffy Bailey Burge '91 and Curtis Burge •
Denise and Joe Corr •
Anne and Mike Wagner •
Beata and William Brewster •
Taylor Simm Brown '09 and Alex Brown '05 •
LeighAnne and Brian Curley •
Lee and Chris Curry •
Anthony DeChellis '80 •
Carolyn and Patrick DePalma •
Emily Petz Essaye '95 and Tim Essaye '95 •
Valerie and Alan Grassano •
Dave Jonas •
Kristi and John Lesnik •
Sarah and Adam Logemann •
Iassena Stratieva and Chandler Mack •
Nicole and Aaron Martin '96 •
Erin and Anthony Montella •
Vanessa and Jason Orzechowski •
Jennifer and Jon Peshke •
Maria Segura '95 and Jeff Petersen '99 •
Stephanie and Jeff Pickering •
Kristina and Dan Poydenis '99 •
Emma Huntley Puttick '07 and Tyler Puttick '07 •
Jennifer and Andrew Wyly
CLICK HERE to watch our playground come to life in real time. Each day brings us closer to opening a space that will serve generations of students. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey – stay tuned!
A New Era for Our Locker Rooms
We are proud to announce the completion of the transformation of our varsity locker room facilities. This project is a meaningful investment in our student-athletes, their daily experience and the strength of our athletic community.
Our upgraded locker rooms are spaces where students prepare, reflect and build camaraderie. This renovation creates a modern, functional and welcoming environment that reflects the excellence we pursue in every part of school life.
Our upgraded locker rooms are spaces where students prepare, reflect and build camaraderie. This renovation creates a modern, functional and welcoming environment that reflects the excellence we pursue in every part of school life.
We sincerely thank all donors who made this vision a reality, with special gratitude to John and Emily Colontrelle, Danny and Shelley Colontrelle, and Marcia and PR Steinfurth. Alongside these major gifts, dozens of others contributed, and we deeply appreciate their support.
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Families, alumni, and friends can leave a lasting legacy by reserving a locker for $5,000, with recognition to honor your support. Celebrate a student or family name and join this exciting initiative. For details or to reserve, call (772) 231-5192 or email ksavage@steds.org.
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Founded upon the independent Episcopal school tradition, Saint Edward’s School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, college preparatory school committed to educational excellence. Saint Edward’s is located in Vero Beach and is a not-for-profit, 501 (C)(3). Saint Edward’s School does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, physical disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, hiring policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
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