The Annual Fund is a yearly appeal to families and friends of Royal Palm Academy to contribute to the support of the school’s annual operating needs. Unrestricted monetary gifts from the Annual Fund are applied towards the school’s current year operating expenses—budgeted items like technology and equipment, salaries and facility management. Because we are a private, independent school and not financially supported by the Diocese or church parishes, all of our funds come from tuition and fundraising. Annual Fund gifts make up the difference between what tuition covers and the actual cost of running the school—estimated to be about $3,000 per student.
Levels of Participation
The Royal Palm Academy family is composed of many people from all walks of life, that give as they are able and contribute to our vibrant community life. We ask everyone to look at their own resources and consider in prayer the gifts God has given to them when deciding on a gift to the Annual Fund campaign.
This year’s Annual Fund campaign goal is $250,000.00 with 100% participation from our families, faculty and staff. Each tax-deductible gift, no matter the size, brings us that much closer to realizing both of these goals.
All Annual Fund donors are recognized by giving level in our Annual Report published and mailed in November. Each year, Royal Palm Academy’s Palm Partner benefactors are recognized with a reception in their honor.
Gold Palm Partners $10,000 and above
Silver Palm Partners $5,000 – $9,999
Bronze Palm Partners $1,000 - $4,999
Matching Gifts
As an employee benefit, hundreds of American corporations match their staff’s philanthropic contributions. Matching gifts allow you to double or triple your gift to the school. Forms are available from your company’s Human Resources department for this easy way to increase the impact of your gift.
Memorial & Tribute Giving
You can honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a special occasion through a donation to Royal Palm’s Annual Fund. You will receive an acknowledgement of your contribution, and the family member or honoree will receive a letter of notification as well (omitting dollar amounts). Along with your gift and contact information, please provide us with the name and address of the person you'd like us to notify of your gift.
Stock Gifts
If your investment portfolio includes highly appreciated, low–yielding stock or mutual funds and you're considering a gift to Royal Palm, you may want to think about making a gift of stock or mutual fund shares. It's a tax–wise way to support RPA.
Gifts of appreciated securities held longer than one year are exempt from capital gains taxes and entitle the donor to a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities at the time of transfer. Donating shares of stock to Royal Palm Academy is easy. Please notify the Development Office of the type of stock and number of shares that you wish to give, as well as how the funds should be directed (Annual Fund, pledge payment, tribute, etc.). We will provide you with the information you and your broker will need to initiate the transfer. To avoid exposure to capital gains tax, ownership of the stock must be transferred to Royal Palm Academy prior to the sale of the stock.
Payment Methods
You may prefer to
~ print out a remittance form and mail it to RPA
~ make a secure online gift now using a credit card
~ call (239) 594-9888 to meet personally with Academy directors to explore
your charitable goals and the types of opportunities for fulfilling them.
~ setup an easy Automatic Payment
Starting this year, contributions can be made automatically each month. The amount can then be
deducted from your bank account or charged to your credit card automatically once every month. You save money on postage, checks, and envelopes since your gift is transferred automatically. It also saves administrative costs for RPA. You don't have to write a monthly check or look for a stamp. There are no postal delays. You don't have to remember to make your contribution, it is automatic. This method is simple and helpful with budgeting for both the school and the families who support it.
Your Annual Fund gift is a charitable donation, which can be used for income tax purposes. Royal Palm Academy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.