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Annual Fund

Supporting Every Student, Every Day

Gifts to the Annual Fund make an immediate and meaningful difference in the life of our school. They enrich every student’s experience through inspiring classroom resources, engaging arts and athletics programs, and hands-on learning opportunities. Annual Fund support also helps attract and retain exceptional teachers, sustain a vibrant and inclusive community, and bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of an independent school education.

Each contribution — of any size — strengthens our ability to nurture curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Q: What is the Annual Fund?

    The Annual Fund is the Rippowam Cisqua School's top philanthropic priority. Gifts to the Annual Fund are unrestricted, providing immediate impact and allowing the school to meet its most pressing needs.

  • Q: Why is my participation important?

    The Rippowam Cisqua School experience is transformative, and your support ensures it remains exceptional. The generosity of our community sustains the programs, faculty, and opportunities that define an RCS education. Every contribution — large or small — has an immediate impact on our students and the life of the school. It helps us move our mission forward.

    Please consider making RCS a philanthropic priority with a gift to the Annual Fund.

  • 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 9 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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