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Annual Giving

Imagine the Possibilities

Annual Giving
Every Family, Every Year

The Annual Giving Campaign offers members of the YHS community the opportunity to come together every year and positively impact the York House experience for all of our students.

Fundraising goals are established every year and align with our school’s strategic plan—Spark. Every member of the York House community is invited to participate in the Annual Giving Campaign, with the opportunity to direct your contribution to the area that is most meaningful to your family.

Donations to the Yorkie Fund are allocated at the discretion of the Head of School and Leadership Team to support priority initiatives and programs. You may also direct your donation to the Little, Junior, or Senior School, or specific program areas including performing arts, a new running track to support athletics, or the YHS Foundation in support of student scholarships and financial aid.

Thank you for imagining the possibilities, and creating an inspiring learning experience for our students.

Annual Giving Priorities 2024-25

Supporting Programming & Experiences

New Running Track
Enhancing physical education, while placing a focus on the importance of health & wellness.
Outdoor Education
Promoting sustainability & environmental stewardship. We honour the land and take action to protect our planet.
Reggio Emilia-Inspired Learning Tools
Creating an outstanding academic program with highly skilled faculty and an innovative learning environment

Fine & Performing Arts
The freedom for students to be creative, embrace new ideas, and explore their passions.
Community Service Projects
Forming connections with the diverse community beyond our doorstep that strengthens learning, builds character, and fosters empathy.
STEAM Equipment
Critical thinking skills are the cornerstones of innovation. We make space for students to approach problem-solving with imagination.

Supporting Scholarships & Financial Aid Program

An important area that the Annual Giving Campaign supports is our Scholarships & Financial Aid program. Reflecting our motto, Not for Ourselves Alone, donations directed to the YHS Foundation provide life-changing opportunities for talented, ambitious, and deserving students to receive the gift of a York House education.

View the complete list of named scholarships here.

“The education, opportunities, experiences and lifelong lessons learned here are truly enriching, and I am so grateful to be part of this community! Your support has not only made a positive impact on my academic journey but has also contributed to my personal growth and experience as a teenager. Thank you again for your kindness and investment in the YHS community. “

—YHS Scholarship Recipient

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

What is Annual Giving?

Annual Giving is the school’s community fundraising campaign, running from October through June each year. Annual Giving enables the school to achieve its vision by enhancing the fundamental curriculum and creating the level of educational excellence that parents expect when they choose York House for their children.
Why does York House have an annual giving campaign?

Tuition and government grants do not cover the full cost of a York House education. The school relies upon the Annual Giving Campaign to bridge the gap, so as to fund extra programs and materials, scholarships and financial assistance, technology, equipment and so much more. Annual Giving allows the school’s administration to take advantage of opportunities, to meet needs, and to support the school’s priorities.
What’s the difference between Annual Giving and Parents’ Association fundraising?

Parents’ Association fundraising is separate and different from Annual Giving. The PA is a parent-run volunteer organization that provides opportunities for parents to be involved in the York House community in various ways, including a range of fundraising initiatives.

Money raised through PA events and undertakings is allocated by a vote at the Spring General Meeting. Members of the PA – that is, parents of current students – are entitled to vote at this meeting.

Cash donations to the PA can be designated to the Parents' Association Tiger Scholarship Fund, and thus ‘counted’ as a family’s Annual Giving donation. Funds raised by the PA through events such as Bid Night are not counted in the Annual Giving campaign.
How will my donation be used to support York House?
Donations to the Annual Giving campaign may be unrestricted or directed.
- Unrestricted (The Yorkie Fund): These funds are allocated at the Head’s discretion, to take advantage of opportunities, to meet challenges and to support the school’s priorities. Unrestricted funds allow the school’s administration the greatest flexibility to address the school’s needs and to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Directed: Donors may direct their gifts to a specific area they’d like to support, such as to the Little School, or to Senior School music or sports programs, new technology or science lab equipment. Donors may choose to support funds that allow the school’s talented and dedicated teachers to access professional development opportunities or to take a sabbatical and come back to the school with new perspectives, skills, and inspiration. Or, donors may give to one or more of the YHS Foundation’s scholarship, fund or bursary programs.
All gifts may be recognized, or made anonymously. They may also be made in honour, or in memory, of someone important to you.
Will my gift make a difference?

Yes, absolutely! Your gift sends a powerful message that you believe in York House School and the value of an exceptional education. While some donors will be leaders, we recognize that each family’s ability to give differs. That’s why we ask parents to make an annual donation that’s meaningful, yet within their means.

Gifts don’t have to be large to make a difference—every single gift is important. Small gifts, when combined with others, create a big impact. No one should feel that a gift is too small to be worthwhile. Donating to the Annual Giving campaign strengthens the school’s sense of community, and reflects the collective sense of purpose.
How much should I give?

Giving is a personal matter. We ask every member of the York House community to make a donation to the Annual Giving Campaign, every year, at a level that’s within their means.
What are the different ways to give to YHS?
- Donate online using a credit card.
- Donate by phone.
- Donate by mail.
- Give via electronic funds transfer (EFT).
- Give securities or stocks.
Please visit Donate page for details and instructions.

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