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Annual Fund

Annual Fund 2026–27: Powering Our People
When you contribute to the Annual Fund, you support values that enable the faculty and staff of Rippowam Cisqua School to discover and develop each student, helping them to thrive. The Annual Fund empowers our talented faculty with professional development, technology, supplies, equipment, and more. 
We rely on financial contributions of all sizes from our entire community. We are united by a shared belief in our mission and a desire to advance it.
Annual Giving moves RCS from better to best. It underpins all our offerings, advances our campus, and supports vital programming each year. 

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

  • Q: What is the Annual Fund?

    The Annual Fund is the bedrock of giving at RCS. It is the common, and critical,  denominator in all that we do. It is interwoven into all aspects of RCS and allows our people to do more.

  • Q: Who is asked to give?

    All members of the RCS community, including parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and other friends, are asked to join us in giving to the Annual Fund each year. From a variety of backgrounds, our community comes together to support RCS.

  • Q: Why is my participation important?

    We strive for the highest levels of participation each year. Strong participation in the Annual Fund is an important demonstration of the commitment and dedication of our parents, alumni, and friends to RCS and its students. It fuels our mission. 

  • Q: When should I give?

    Gifts to the Annual Fund are put to use immediately, so the sooner the better! The Annual Fund follows the fiscal year, which begins July 1 and closes on June 30. Each November, our Annual Fund ambassadors connect with every member of the RCS community through the Annual Fund Phonathon giving initiative. Some donors give at this time, while others make gifts at other times during the year.

  • Q: How much should I give?

    Please support the Annual Fund with a gift that is meaningful to you. We receive gifts of $5-$100,000 and above, and no gift is too small. All gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

  • Q: Can I direct my Annual Fund gift to a specific area?

    Yes! You have the flexibility to support the following components of the RCS mission with your gift: Faculty and Staff, Performing Arts, Athletics, Sustainability, Tuition Assistance, and Alumni Resources.  Learn more about the impact of gifts to the Annual Fund.

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Rippowam Cisqua School
439 Cantitoe Street 
Bedford, NY 10506
phone: (914) 244-1250
Rippowam Cisqua School is a PreK-Grade 8 independent day school in Westchester County, New York. RCS offers challenging academics built on innovation, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, wellness, leadership, service learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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