Annual Fund
Annual Fund
To pledge your support now and fulfill payment at a later date, please email Courtney Woolard at courtney.woolard@thenewschool.org.
The Impact of Giving
As a non-profit, independent school, The New School relies on generous gifts to provide critical support to our operating budget above and beyond tuition.
Tuition covers approximately 70% of the cost to educate each student at The New School, with fundraising covering the remaining 30%.
The 2026 Annual Fund Campaign runs from November 9 through December 1 (Giving Tuesday), with a fundraising goal of $600,000. Giving is encouraged during this time period, but any and all gifts to the Annual Fund are welcome throughout the year. Please consider making a contribution that will enable us to continue providing a unique approach to education that can only be found at The New School!
ANNUAL FUND RUN
This year, the TNS Fund Run is building on inclusivity and coordinating a school-wide event cheering on each division. There will be an ECE Cub Crawl, Cub Dash, Lower, Middle and Upper School Cougar Color Runs and community-building spirited races in-between! The event starts at 1pm in the Upper Circle and will run until dismissal. Join with us as our students help support the Annual Fund. Every dollar raised enhances programs and opportunities at The New School.
Fund Run Schedule:
- K-12 Mini Spirited Races: 1pm - 2:15pm
- ECE Cub Crawl & Cub Dash: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
- Coolio Color Runs K-12: 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Families are welcomed and encouraged to come cheer on our runners! All visitors must check in through the Main Lobby front desk before heading up to the field. If you are interested in volunteering on the day of the run, we would love your help! You can email Courtney Woolard at
courtney.woolard@thenewschool.org if you'd like to help. This year’s Annual Fund goal is $600,000, and we're encouraging students to help us champion the first leg of the fundraising race from November 9-13th and raise 20% of our goal! Individual & school wide incentives will be rewarded - see below for prize details! The Fund Run will also kick off the rest of the Annual Fund pledge drive continuing through Giving Tuesday on December 1st.
Click here to make a gift to the Annual Fund - thank you for your support!
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
$5-$50 = TNS Sticker Sheet
$100 = TNS Cougar Magnet
$150 = TNS Croc Charm
$200 = TNS Water Bottle
SCHOOL-WIDE INCENTIVES
20% of Goal = PJ Day
40% of Goal = DJ for the day! Music at lunch
60% of Goal = Faculty vs Faculty Matball Game
80% of Goal = Pie the Teachers!
100% of Goal = SURPRISE!
MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers participate in matching employee gifts! Check with your employer to see if you can double your impact to The New School or click here to search!
WAYS TO GIVE
- Online via Credit Card or ACH
- Stocks and Mutual Funds
- Check (Made out to The New School)
- Donor Advised Fund
- Estate Planning
TAX RECEIPTS
All gifts made online will receive a tax receipt to the email address provided in the online giving form. Please use your preferred email address when making a gift online. If you did not receive your receipt or need another copy, please email Emma Veidt at emma.veidt@thenewschool.org.
Donate Today!
Your gift has an immediate and direct benefit to each student and faculty member, as well as to the quality and range of all school programs. Donate now or email your pledge commitment to Courtney Woolard at courtney.woolard@thenewschool.org. Pledges must be paid in full by June 30.
The New School is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit 501(c)3 with a federal tax ID (EIN) of 71-0422196.
For any questions, please contact Courtney Woolard, Assistant Director of Advancement, at (479)856-7648 or courtney.woolard@thenewschool.org.