The Annual Fund is money raised from current parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, current and former faculty and staff, foundations, and friends to support the school’s most pressing needs. It increases the breadth of opportunities available to our children, supports teacher salaries and professional development, provides the school with more flexibility to respond to interest in new programs and technology, and ensures our commitment to financial assistance.
Like virtually all independent schools, Lowell deliberately sets tuition below the actual cost of educating each student. Gifts to the Annual Fund help keep tuition within reach of more families, allowing all Lowell families to benefit from the richness of our diverse community. The Annual Fund directly supports the current year’s operating budget and is the most important way the school fills the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Lowell education. Unlike tuition, gifts to the Annual Fund are fully tax deductible.