International School of Indiana’s Annual Fund is a yearly appeal that generates needed in­come through charitable gifts. The Annual Fund campaign runs on a fiscal-year cycle from July 1 through June 30, annually. It allows the International School community — parents, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, grandparents, and friends of all financial circumstances — to invest in our students, our facilities, our faculty and our potential.

Gifts to the Annual Fund are used to support a variety of areas of campus need. Currently, the International School allocates contributions to the following areas:

• General Operations
• Facilities
• Faculty Recruitment and Development
• Educational Programs
• Scholarships
• Arts, Drama, and Athletics

Each year, ISI families, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of ISI are asked to contribute to the Annual Fund. The campaign launches in the fall with general appeals made to the full community. Those appeals are followed by email solicitations, direct mail, and personal solicitations from staff and volunteers. Solicitations continue throughout the school year as necessary. Your gift or pledge made early in the Annual Fund campaign is very much appreciated.

Strong participation from board members, parents, faculty, staff and alumni is crucial as we seek funding from outside sources because it demonstrates that those who know our school best believe it should be a philanthropic priority. Your gift, no matter the size, helps us demonstrate that our community is committed to our mission.

Deciding how much to give is a personal choice. We urge every member of the International School of Indiana community (board members, volunteers, parents, alumni, past parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff) to make a gift of personal significance to the school annually. While gifts may differ in size, each gift has the same impact on participation.

Tuition covers many of the fees associated with providing an ISI education; however philanthropic support provides the additional resources necessary to enhance our facilities and recruit the best teachers from around the world – and consequently offer our students a world-class education that no other school in Indiana can provide. Supplementing tuition through charitable gifts helps keep tuition competitive and provides many important programs that are essential to our mission. It also provides donors with a way to receive an income tax deduction, to the extent allowed by law.

Gifts to the Annual Fund can be made by cash, check, credit card, matching gift programs, SGO, stocks and securities. You can make a one-time gift or give monthly by using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit cards. The ISI website can process secure transactions for these donations. (Please be aware that by using a credit card to make your donation, the School incurs a fee of 2.75% – 3.00%.) Please contact the Advancement Office at 317.923.1951 ext. 326 for other giving opportunities. All Annual Fund gifts to the International School are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Yes! Many companies and foundations match the value of charitable gifts made by employees and their spouses, board members, and retirees. When considering a gift to ISI, consult with your employer, and, if applicable, forward the completed matching gift form to the Advancement Office along with your contribution.