Giving - Saint James School | Boarding School in Maryland, Private School MD

Thanks to the generosity of caring alumni, parents, and friends of Saint James School, we are able to provide our students with an exceptional education and a bright future.
Whether you make a gift to the Annual Fund, the endowment, a capital project, or through a planned gift, your support makes a real difference.

The Saint James tradition of giving underpins the philanthropic spirit of our many generous donors. We celebrate your gifts as investments in a school that values community, character, and the development of “leaders for good in the world.” Your gifts support the Saint James experience, ensuring that our cherished traditions and standards of excellence will continue for many generations to come.

Read on to learn more about how you can be a part of the tradition of giving at Saint James School.

Make A Gift to the Annual Fund

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Annual Fund

Every year, parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, and friends donate more than $1.3 million to the Annual Fund, covering approximately 10 percent of the School’s operating budget.

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Make A Difference Campaign

We have raised more than $50 million during this transformative campaign, which included the construction of the Pohanka Fine Arts Center and Turner Athletic Center.

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Endowment

Like many private schools and colleges, Saint James relies on the steady income from its endowment funds to provide long-term secure funding for its most important needs.

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SJS GivingBy the Numbers

Number of donors to the 2022-23 Annual Fund:

1,067 Totaling $1.38 million in gifts

Amount raised on our Saints Supporting Saints Day of Giving:

$139k From 204 donors

Number of donors who have given for 20+ consecutive years:

91

Members of the community who have made a planned gift to SJS and are members of the Fountain Rock Society:

103

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Ways to Give

Pledge

Check

Credit Card

Wire Transfer

To transfer funds directly to the School’s bank, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations for instructions. When making the transfer, please include your name and the type of gift being sent (Annual Fund, Capital Projects, Headmaster’s Discretionary Fund, etc.). The Office of Development and Alumni staff can answer any other questions you may have.

Gifts of Stock or Other Securities

Recurring Gifts

Matching Gifts

Many corporations offer matching gift programs for employees and their families. Most programs match dollar for dollar, but there are some companies that match 2:1 and even 3:1. This is a great opportunity to increase your gift in support of Saint James.

Search our database to see if your employer will match your gift.

If your employer does match gifts, please contact your human resources office for instructions on how to proceed.

Make A Gift to the Annual Fund

Why Your Gift Matters

Saint James School is a non-profit independent school and does not receive federal or state funding for its programs. Tuition covers approximately 80% of what a Saint James education costs. Like all independent schools, Saint James relies upon generous contributions to the Annual Fund and endowment to maintain its health and continued growth. That's why we ask every member of the SJS community to participate in giving.

Thank you for supporting Saint James School!