SBA Fund

By making a gift to the SBA Fund, you are supporting what we all value most – a robust academic program, an experienced and inspired faculty, a diverse and stimulating co-curricular offering, and an inclusive and vibrant community. It takes a concentrated and collective effort to create the educational experience our children experience. No matter the size, all of our contributions help build the community of learners we strive to be.

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Closing the Gap

Like all non-profit, service-based organizations, our operating budget depends upon donations to make ends meet, as tuition levels cannot cover all the expenses of operating the Academy. In fact, tuition alone only covers a percentage of the cost of a Silverdale education. The SBA Fund helps close that gap. Every aspect of Silverdale is touched by the SBA Fund, including:

Academics and our Comprehensive Curriculum
Robust Athletics, Arts, and Extracurricular Programs
STEAM and Outdoor Education
Leading-Edge Media Center and Information Technology Services
Professional Development Opportunities for Faculty and Staff

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SBA Fund Campaign?

The SBA Fund is a fundraising effort that exists to cover the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating a student at Silverdale. Like all private schools, our budget is set so that tuition remains as low as possible. No family pays the full cost of an SBA education. Silverdale seeks 100% participation from all current parents, faculty, staff, and board members. We also seek support from the entire Silverdale community, including alumni families, adult graduates, and grandparents.

Why not just raise tuition?

Philanthropy is part of Silverdale’s culture. By keeping tuition as financially accessible as possible, we gain a more economically diverse student population which enriches every student’s educational experience. Also, contributions are tax-deductible, whereas tuition payments are not. When you donate to the SBA Fund, you help keep tuition payments lower, and your gift entitles you to a tax benefit.

How are SBA Fund gifts used?

Can I use my employer matching for the SBA Fund Campaign?

Can I designate my gift to a specific area?

Why should I consider a gift to the SBA Fund when I already pay tuition?

By helping to cover the gap between the price of tuition and what it actually costs to educate each Silverdale student, your gift to the SBA Fund directly influences the educational experience all students have at Silverdale. The availability of more resources equals access to more educational tools and opportunities. Your generous tax-deductible gift allows our students to have the “extras” that turn an excellent education into an exceptional one.

If my family receives financial aid and I donate to the SBA Fund Campaign, will it affect my aid?

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Questions about giving?

Contact the Office of Advancement at 423.892.2319 ext. 2224 or giving@silverdaleba.org.