Annual Fund

Support

Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund allow FBC Sonshine Academy to continue to meet strategic goals—including continuing to enhance the student experience, maintaining competitive salaries for our talented faculty and staff, and building a diverse global community while providing a potential tax benefit for donors.

The Academy encourages donors to participate by contributing according to financial capability. Donors with the capacity to do so are encouraged to make leadership gifts. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Our Annual Fund helps to bridge the gap between tuition and fees and the day-to-day operational expenses. Your donations work towards balancing our budget.

You may donate online via PayPal to support FBCSA.

Annual Fund FAQ

Should I ask others to donate to the FBC Sonshine Academy Annual Fund?

Yes, in the past we have had grandparents, aunts/uncles, and friends of CES students donate. If you need additional pledge cards or would like more information, please visit our main office.

Why doesn't CES increase tuition to cover all of the expenses?

Augmenting tuition with the Annual Fund allows the Academy to keep this excellent educational opportunity affordable for a wider range of families, bringing all students the many benefits of social and economic diversity.

What is a matching gift?

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs and will match certain charitable contributions made by their employees. Please check with your human resources department to see if they will match your gift. The impact of your gift to FBC Sonshine Academy may be doubled or even tripled!

Do other private schools raise money?

Almost every private school in the country has an Annual Fund. Augmenting tuition with the Annual Fund allows our school to keep the educational cost at FBC Sonhine Academy affordable for a wider range of families. This in turn, brings all of our students the many benefits of social and economic diversity.

Is my contribution tax deductible?

Yes, you will be mailed a tax acknowledgment card for tax purposes after the funds have been received by the school.

How much should I give?

Every gift is important and appreciated, no matter the size. High participation represents a vote of confidence from our community and has an impact on gifts from outside sources, such as grants and foundations, which consider participation levels as they decide on granting funds to a school.

Who is asked for gifts?

Everyone in the FBC Sonshine Academy community – parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty and staff, School Board, parishioners.

What expenditures are not covered by the Annual Fund?

The Annual Fund is only used to balance our standards operating budget. The annual fund goal for the 2024-2025 school year is $50,000 does not include “unexpected” maintenance or repairs nor does it include capital projects such as the buidling of new classrooms.

How are contributions to the Annual Fund used?

For the 2024-2025 school year, tuition at FBC Sonshine Academy covers 73% of the cost to educate students who attend FBCSA. We rely on the support from our community and fundraising from the FBCSA PTO to fund the remaining 27%. The deficit or gap between the cost and tuition and fees is roughly $3,000 per student. Your investment in the Annual Fund supports every area in the school's operations: faculty and staff salaries, academic programs, technology enhancements, facilities, curriculum and much more.