IT TAKES MORE THAN TUITION
Our goal is to offer an excellent Christian school education at a tuition rate within the reach of most families who want this for their children.
So why should you contribute to CLS, even if your family is paying tuition, or has paid tuition for alumni in the past? Tuition alone does not cover the costs necessary to educate a child. To remain accessible to more families, we keep tuition lower than the actual cost of a student’s education, and we rely on the generosity of school families and community members to cover the gap with extra funding. Without donated support every year, it would be impossible for the school to continue making the improvements and changes that continue to take us to the next level.
Please consider how you can help our cause: to keep Christian education affordable and accessible to more families in this region. Scroll down to learn about the many ways you can support CLS throughout the year.
“When we made the decision for our sons to attend CLS, I thought that our tuition covered the cost, and I was surprised to learn that we would be requested to participate in various fund-raising activities. Now that I understand the school finances, especially in comparison to other nearby private schools, I see the need for fund raising in addition to tuition. My family also understands the vision and mission of Covenant Life School and we are eager to help advance that mission and vision.” –CLS Parent
Many parents don’t realize there are ways to support CLS without it costing them any money. This means that there is a feasible way for every family to help support Covenant Life School!
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Join iGive today (for free). When you login and shop their 2,000+ stores (Walmart, Expedia, Groupon, and so many more), CLS will earn donations. Learn more here.
Do you share a vision for the kind of impact a Christ-centered education has on young people?
For as little as $10 a month you can provide an invaluable resource, a regular, stable source of revenue.
When you Become a Foundation Builder, your monthly giving helps to offset the cost of education beyond tuition so that CLS can continue to reach more families and impact more young lives.
The Foundation Fund is our annual giving fund that allows us to do even more for our students. From professional development opportunities and competitive salaries for faculty and staff, to need-based aid for deserving students, to STEM equipment, and new extracurricular resources, the Foundation Fund supports every aspect of the CLS experience.
The perspectives of what constitutes a child’s education are seemingly ever-changing. But our mission remains the same: to educate students who will think biblically and live passionately for Christ. We strive to progress with the needs of a robust modern education, without losing our foundation. Since 1979, we’ve built a school grounded in the truth of Scripture. Rooted in this foundation, with a godly ambition, we seek to flourish in our mission, preparing students for the call of God on their lives.
Our mission propels us, and our biblical convictions ground us. In light of this, we present the Foundation Fund: Supporting the Foundation of Covenant Life School. Contact Director of Advancement, Jessica Marcantonio, if you would like to learn more about this vital support role.
The Covenant Campaign is a faith-filled initiative of Covenant Life School and Church to raise and faithfully steward $7 million for curriculum advancement, ministry growth, and property repair over the next three years.
God has graciously provided a beautiful, expansive and well-used property for Covenant Life Church and School through the generosity of generations before us. It is our honor and responsibility to care for it. We believe faithfully stewarding our building by way of this Capital Campaign will do much more than provide for needed repair and initiatives for our church and school; we are convinced it will help advance God’s kingdom.
There is a direct connection between our building and our mission. The property is our launching pad, but our mission extends beyond the walls of our facility—God has called us out into our community and world. A healthy property enables us to follow his leading with greater effectiveness.
Watch this video detailing the history of the church and school and read further details about the campaign here.
Statement of Purpose
“The Corporate Champions Club supports the strong academics and leadership development efforts that are the hallmarks of Covenant Life School.”
What is the Corporate Champions Club?
The Corporate Champions Club is a group of local businesses who give a charitable sponsorship or who donate annual services to CLS. These companies are gratefully recognized on our school website, in the lobby, and in e-newsletters to our community. We offer 3 levels of sponsorship: Platinum ($5,000 annually), Premier ($2,500 annually), or Champion ($1,000 annually).
Click HERE to make a one-time donation, OR to set up a recurring monthly donation and become a Corporate Champion. Once we receive your gift, we’ll contact you to confirm your membership.
If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Advancement, Jessica Marcantonio.
Statement of Purpose
“We believe in the value of Christian education. Therefore, we will stand as a cornerstone in support of Covenant Life School, ensuring a strong future for the coming generations.”
What is the Cornerstone Society?
The Cornerstone Society is a group of supporters who believe in the value of Christian education, and therefore stand as a “Cornerstone” for the annual Foundation Fund at Covenant Life School through a financial gift, thus ensuring a strong future for the coming generations. This society of generosity was established in 2014 and provides CLS with an invaluable resource: a regular, stable source of revenue to support the mission to prepare students for the call of God on their life. By establishing a multi-year giving society, the school ensures a steady income for the future. Membership in The Cornerstone Society is a commitment to provide one of 3 types of gifts for the annual Foundation Fund:
1) An annual gift of $1,000 or more over 3 years
2) A one-time gift of $3,000 or more
3) A planned estate gift, trust fund, or stocks
The Benefits of Membership
Cornerstone Society members are given opportunities to build community with one another through special events and meetings with school leadership. Members are also encouraged to invite friends to join.
To obtain a brochure with complete details, please stop by the front office, or email Jessica Marcantonio. Thank you for your enthusiasm for and commitment to Covenant Life School.
Give Through Your IRA
If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). This is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and it may also count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).
Ask your IRA administrator to direct your gift to:
Legal Name: Covenant Life School
Tax ID (EIN): 27-3802031
Address: 7503 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
To ensure we can properly acknowledge your generosity, please have your administrator include your name and contact information with the transfer.
Questions?
For more information about giving through a DAF or IRA, please contact:
Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
A donor-advised fund (DAF) allows you to recommend grants to charities like ours. You can support Covenant Life School through your DAF by providing the following information to your fund manager:
Legal Name: Covenant Life School
Tax ID (EIN): 27-3802031
Address: 7503 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
If your fund is with Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon, you can recommend a gift online through DAF Direct: https://www.dafdirect.
Questions?
For more information about giving through a DAF or IRA, please contact:
Give Through Your Employer
It is helpful to alert Covenant Life School via email if your employer is making a matching gift, so that we may advise you of its receipt. The email address is JMarcantonio@clsemail.org
Support CLS without it costing you any money. See below for options.
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Join iGive today (for free). When you login and shop their 2,000+ stores (Walmart, Expedia, Groupon, and so many more), CLS will earn donations. Learn more here. - TOGETHER IN EDUCATION – HARRIS TEETER
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