ND Parent Fund
Since 1851, Notre Dame has provided the young women of Silicon Valley with a distinctive, Catholic college-preparatory education. The annual fund is Notre Dame’s mission-critical fundraising effort that provides the resources needed to maintain innovative programs that prepare students with what they need to know for life in the next century and beyond. The annual fund directly supports academic and co-curricular programs, salaries, facilities and tuition assistance.
Notre Dame's Parent Fund is a component of the annual fund. All parents are asked to participate with a donation to the annual fund as tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating our students. (Additional information about this program is included at the bottom of this page.)
Your support of the annual fund is crucial to the ongoing financial and academic health of the school. If you can only make one gift a year to the school, the annual fund is the most important. Contributions to the annual fund are leveraged when we seek support from foundations, corporations, donors and other institutions.
All gifts to the annual fund are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We appreciate every gift, regardless of the amount.
Thank you for valuing a Notre Dame education - education that develops the women leaders of tomorrow.
Why do we ask parents to make a pledge to support the annual fund?
Parents of current students are asked to make a four-year pledge to contribute to the Notre Dame Annual Fund which provides resources that extend beyond tuition income.
As with all independent schools, Notre Dame is dependent on two sources of revenue to operate the school: tuition and fundraising. Gifts from the ND Parent Fund provide Notre Dame with resources that tuition does not cover and allow parents to benefit from the tax advantage that comes from making a donation as opposed to paying increased tuition. As such, we expect all families to contribute to the annual fund by making a “stretch” gift on behalf of each student who attends Notre Dame. All gifts to the annual fund are 100% tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
What is the Annual Fund?
The annual fund is the backbone of Notre Dame High School’s fundraising program and provides the funds necessary to support our mission of educating young women in Silicon Valley for career success, global leadership and socially-responsible entrepreneurship. Gifts to the annual fund help sustain academic programs, update facilities, recruit and retain talented faculty, upgrade technology, offer tuition assistance, enhance co-curricular and athletic programs and contribute to capital projects and endowment. Parent support is critical to our ability to continue to offer these programs which make Notre Dame a unique and distinctive place to learn.
What is my expected level of giving in the ND Parent Fund?
All families with current students at Notre Dame are asked to make a gift commensurate with their financial situation. If you are able, we ask all families to consider a gift of at least one year of tuition ($20,000 total or $5,000 annually) over your student's four years at Notre Dame.
What are the tax benefits of participating in the ND Parent Fund?
Unlike tuition, gifts to support the annual fund are 100 percent tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
If my employer has a matching gift program, does my employer’s contribution count toward the amount I pledged?
Matching gifts serve as an additional opportunity for you to extend your generosity to Notre Dame and double your own personal investment. Although we encourage and appreciate matching gifts, Notre Dame is unable to offer personal credit for matching gifts made by your employer.
How can I make my pledge?
Enrolling families are able to make their pledge through the enrollment process. When you make your pledge, you will be asked to choose a method of payment and payment schedule. If you prefer, donations can be made in the following ways:
- Via your FACTS account (tuition payment system)
- Via credit card online. Please contact the Advancement Office at 408.294.1113, extension 2157.
- Via check or cash. Please mail your payment to Notre Dame High School. 596 S. Second Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Be sure to indicate the reason for your donation.
- Via stock transfer. You can learn more here.
Can the cost of the pledge be shared by more than one individual?
Yes, however, this arrangement must be agreed-upon prior to the registration deadline by contacting the development office at (408) 294-1113 ext. 2157 or E-mail.
What happens to my pledge if my daughter decides to leave Notre Dame High School?
If your daughter decides to leave Notre Dame High School, you will no longer be enrolled in the ND Parent Fund.
What if I have additional questions about the ND Parent Fund?
Contact the development office at (408) 294-1113 ext. 2157 or E-mail.
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If you have questions about the parent fund, please contact:
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Andrée Douglas
Parent Relations Manager
adouglas@ndsj.org
408-294-1113 x2208