The annual fund is Seattle Academy’s primary campaign for program support. This effort is dubbed Impact:SAAS because annual gifts of all sizes have a tremendous impact and elevate the SAAS experience, rooted in educational excellence, to something truly transformational. A strong annual fund enables us to meet the immediate needs of students and faculty, and to say YES to evolving opportunities in curriculum and programs, financial aid, technology, faculty professional development, student-initiated activities, and more.

Our goals are 100% family participation to reach an ambitious $1.7 million! We need everyone’s support to help get us there!

Our Annual Giving Family of Funds invites donors to direct gifts to a vital area of SAAS: Area of Greatest Need (where most families give), Financial Aid, Curricular Enhancements, or Arts & Athletics.

Gifts to Impact:SAAS, the Annual Fund support the current year’s operating budget. Gifts during our annual fund drive in the fall are used immediately to enrich programs for students. Gifts are tax-deductible in the calendar year received.

SAAS families are asked to participate with a gift that is personally meaningful for you. Annual gifts of all sizes benefit our program and are deeply appreciated. Leadership giving starts at $5,000. 

Corporate matching gifts are a great way to double or even triple your gift and maximize impact! See if your corporation matches gifts and make sure to 1) indicate you’ll get your gift matched when you donate online or email us at development@seattleacademy.org and 2) reach out to your HR department to get your gift matched.

See our Ways to Give page. Questions? Contact Blaire Piha Shainsky '07.

Each spring, our community comes together at our annual SAAS in the City celebration to raise critical funds for Financial Aid. This lively evening features student performances, alumni speakers, and remarks from leadership along with good company, food, and drinks. A fun “Raise the Paddle” appeal for Financial Aid donations rounds out the night and supports our commitment to equity and inclusion.

The scope of donor participation is unique to each donor and family. If you have other questions about ways to support SAAS, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you!  Please contact Blaire Piha Shainsky '07.