The Friends of Epiphany School Foundation

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The Friends of Epiphany School Foundation was born out of the opportunity to secure the future of Epiphany School

Reduced enrollment

Lower enrollment at Epiphany school, possibly caused by the cost of tuition and lack of community awareness, reduced the school’s income

Increased costs and budget deficits

An increase in operating costs, coupled with the decrease in enrollment, created a budget deficit the school was forced to address

Epiphany Parish’s support

The Church has a long-standing commitment to meet the additional financial needs of the school and has assisted in covering the school’s deficit

Planning for the future

To address the issues of enrollment and costs long term, a growth and development plan was put in place to secure Epiphany School’s future

At a Glance:

The Epiphany School Growth and Development Plan

Reduce Tuition: Enrollment Has Increased After Tuition Reduction

In 2023, the school announced a plan to reduce tuition across the board for all students. Funds from various school endowments are being used to pay a portion of each student’s tuition directly to the Diocese. This reduction in tuition has helped increase enrollment at Epiphany School which in turn helps mitigate the school’s annual budget deficit.

But, these endowments will eventually be depleted and other funds must be raised to replace them.

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Create a Foundation: The Friends of Epiphany School Foundation

The Foundation has been established to raise money to replace and expand on the endowments currently providing tuition subsidies to all Epiphany students. Funds raised by the Foundation will continue to keep tuition costs down for all Epiphany students, and will support the school’s and staff’s needs.

The Foundation is independent from the Diocese and is focused solely on the needs of Epiphany School.

The Friends of Epiphany School Foundation is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation and 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

Raising Funds: Foundation Fundraising Streams

Giving Campaigns & Donations

Direct donations to the Foundations are solicited via mail and online giving campaigns and directly through the Foundation’s website.

Fundraising Events

The Foundation hosts events, e.g. the annual Friends of Epiphany School Golf Tournament and the Epiphany School Basketball tournament, to raise funds and create marketing opportunities for the school and foundation.

Direct Endowments

Through larger dollar donations, the Foundation is building an endowment that will support tuition subsidies, Epiphany students, and staff well into the future.

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