Why Give
Creating Possibilities Together
While tuition and government grants cover our school operations and staff compensation, like all independent schools Aspengrove relies on donations to provide our students with exceptional experiences and facilities. The Ravens Nest Activity Centre, Living Lab Outdoor Classroom, Live Stream Equipment for Assemblies, Podcast Studio, Sport Court, Playground, Library Collections and Redesign, Laptops, and Athletic Equipment, to name a few, have all been made possible because of the generosity of our amazing community.
2024-2025 Annual Fund
Inspiring Growth, One Gift at at Time
Supporting the Annual Fund is more than a donation – it’s an investment in our children’s education and their futures. This year, we are asking for your support to grow our literacy program in the Junior School; help us launch a Robotics and STEM program in the Middle School; and expand our course and co-curricular offerings in the Senior School. We continue to accept donations for new classroom furniture and bursaries. We are deeply grateful for each and every gift, no matter the amount. We ask that you consider a gift that is meaningful to you.
Online Donation
We greatly appreciate your partnership and generosity to Aspengrove School. All donations make a difference. You will be taken to PayPal to complete your donation and will have the option to set up a monthly gift should you wish to do so.
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FAQ
Giving Answers to Your Giving Questions
We would be pleased to meet with you to discuss options for giving. For more information, please contact our Advancement Office:
Nicole Carpenter | Director of Advancement
P: 250.390.2201 | E: advancement@aspengroveschool.com
Charitable Registration Number: 898566609 RR0001
Why support the annual fund?
I already support Aspengrove through my child’s tuition and fees. Why are you asking for donations?
We understand that for many parents an Aspengrove education requires great financial sacrifice and we thank you for all that you do in support of the school.
All independent schools rely on philanthropy. What you may not know is that the fees you pay do not cover the complete cost of an Aspengrove education. To enhance your child’s experience at the school, to see us add the facilities that will match the excellence in our classrooms – that is why the Annual Fund has been created.
Your gift can also ensure that deserving students are able to attend Aspengrove regardless of their economic background. Your gift can help support a young person whose family cannot afford the complete cost of our fees. You can make a powerful difference in a student’s life.
How do donations help my child?
The Annual fund makes a difference in your child’s life every day at school. Gifts from the Aspengrove Family have made the dream of a gym a reality, purchased computers for our classrooms, sponsored trips for our students, provided scholarships and bursaries to deserving students, purchased equipment for the science program, added art supplies, added books for our library and classrooms, purchased play equipment for the junior kindergarten, musical instruments for our band program…and much, much more.
Will my donation really help?
I cannot afford much – will my gift really help?
Absolutely! Large gifts are needed if we are to reach our goals, but all gifts help! We recognize that every family’s ability to give is different – we only ask that you consider a gift that is meaningful to you, but within your means.
Your gift, whatever the size, makes a powerful statement about your support for Aspengrove and our students, and together with others it will make a difference. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
Can I donate my bond?
Can I donate all or some of my bond before my child graduates?
Bond donations make a significant impact at Aspengrove. Many families have chosen to donate their bonds in part or full, making an immediate impact on our students’ education while benefiting from tax savings today.
My company offers corporate matching.
How can I do that?
Corporate matching is a wonderful way to double your impact! Check with your Finance or HR Department to learn if they offer matching donations. We are pleased to meet with you or your organization to answer any questions you may have.
I’d like to give more, but not all at once.
How can I do that?
You can give through pre-authorized charges to your credit card via PayPal or through your Aspengrove account. That way a smaller gift can grow over time. Consider a $25 monthly gift – In one year it would grow to a $300 gift. If only ten people did this there would be enough money to offer a significant scholarship or bursary for a student.
Other Ways to Give
We would be pleased to meet with you to discuss options for giving. For more information, please contact our Advancement Office.