The GMS Fund FAQ's

While yearly tuition covers roughly 90% of our school’s annual operating expenses, there is still a gap to provide the full spectrum of what makes a Girls’ Middle School education so special. In the 23/24 school year, the per-student gap we must close is $4,400. It is through your generosity that we can close that gap and continue our margin of excellence. All gifts made to The GMS Fund are tax-deductible.

We keep  tuition at  a rate that is competitive with our peers, and supports an inclusive and economically-diverse student body. While some of our families may be able to shoulder a major tuition increase year over year, most cannot. The GMS Fund allows families to help us close the funding gap each year, at a level that feels more manageable to them.

Given the varied income distribution of our student body, gifts to The GMS Fund range in size. Our number one ask is that 100% of families make a gift that feels significant to their circumstances. For some, that will be $50,000; for others it will be $500. Every gift is honored, acknowledged, and appreciated, because every gift makes a difference. 

Of course! We recognize all families in our Annual Report and invite all families who give at the Leader level and above to join our Head of School at our annual Donor Thank You Event. Finally, no matter the size of your gift, each donor receives a tax receipt for their gift. 

We sure hope so! Many employers offer a matching gifts program as an employee benefit. Matching gifts allow you to double or in some cases triple your contributions to the school. Use this tool to see if your employer participates in a matching gifts program. You will be recognized by GMS for the sum total of your family's gift AND any corporate match given in your name.