Everything—and everyone—at Crane is positively impacted by the Annual Fund.
Tuition only covers 85% of our operating costs. The other 15% comes from philanthropy each year, with the Annual Fund contributing 10% and the endowment contributing 5%. With this reliance on voluntary support, it is truly your generosity and that from the community that allows students to enjoy a meaningful and memorable educational experience here at Crane.
By giving to the Annual Fund, you immediately serve our students and their growth in the current academic year. Gifts to the Annual Fund range from $5-$100,000 and are accepted from July 1 - June 30 each year. Your donation supports people and programs across the school:
- Crane’s exceptional and committed Staffulty and their professional development
- Need-based tuition assistance for one quarter of our students
- Experiential education including Lower School Spring Study Week, Highly Experiential Education Days (HEED), the Design and Engineering Center (DEC)
- Initiatives around community and belonging for students, Staffulty, and families
- Visual and performing arts
- Athletics and physical education
- Environmental and sustainability initiatives
- Stewardship and preservation of Crane’s beautiful campus
Please consider a gift to the Annual Fund today. Your generosity strengthens our school and community, and makes possible a magical learning environment for our students. Thank you so much for your support.
If you have any questions about giving to Crane, or if you would like to donate appreciated securities or non-cash assets, please contact Emma Balina, Director of Development, at 805-969-7732 x105 or ebalina@craneschool.org.