Family Annual Donation
The Family Annual Donation (FAD) Drive
officially kicked off on October 3! This year's goal is to raise $200,000 through the campaign, which runs until
November 4. We are striving for participation from 100% of our Overland families to meet the goal. The suggested
donation amount is $900 per student for the 2011-2012 school year. This is the equivalent of $6 per day of instruction
to help fund many critical programs at the school, including science lab, technology, music, the arts program, class size
reduction, the library, drama, and more. Every student benefits from these wonderful programs and the Overland community
needs everyone's financial support to continue to provide them. We certainly understand that not all
families can donate the suggested amount and are fortunate that those who can often give significantly higher to help us reach
our goal. Past donations have ranged from $25 to $5,000 per family. We need and appreciate every donation no matter
the amount, and all donations are tax-deductible. Ask your employer about matching programs that can double and even
triple your family contribution. You can make one payment or make a pledge and spread your payments over the school
year – as best fits your family budget. FOO's Family Annual Donation fundraising committee
is glad to answer any questions you have about the campaign. For more information, please contact FOO President Jeff
Creech (foopres@overlandschool.org) or FAD Committee Chairman Craig Silvers (craig@bamcap.com).
Frequently Asked Questions - This is a public school,
shouldn’t tax dollars pay for everything?
California is ranked very low in per student education
expenditure. Ask around and you will find that most high performing public schools do their own fundraising
and have a family annual donation.
- Is the money I give to the
Family Annual Donation tax-deductible?
Yes! FOO is a 501 (c)(3) corporation and donations are tax-deductible.
We will prepare a receipt for every contribution.
- There seem to be a lot of
fundraisers, which is the most important?
The Family Annual Donation is the only FOO fundraiser in the
Fall. It is important because 100% of the money is unrestricted and goes to support enrichment programs and activities
that have been prioritized. With other fundraisers, vendors can take a percentage of donations and/or funds can
be restricted.
- I already write a check to S.T.A.R.
Does that count towards your fund-raising efforts?
No!!! S.T.A.R. is a private, nonprofit company
that provides excellent care and enrichment for students after school, but the money you pay is for their services.
- I gave toward the end of the last school year, why should I give again this year?
Our budget starts new each school year and requires new fund-raising efforts every year.
- I want to support the school, but paying $900 per child in one lump sum is beyond our family budget?
You can pledge any amount and decide on a personal payment schedule. If $900 per child is not possible, we welcome
whatever donation you can make. We are striving for 100% participation, so please contribute whatever you can manage.
- Can I give more than $900 per student?
Yes! We welcome
larger donations each year that make up the difference for families who cannot give the target amount. Compared to
the cost of private school, and in light of the fact that donations are tax-deductible, it’s a wonderful way to
give generously for those who can afford it. We also welcome donations from other relatives and employers’
matching gifts.
- Can I give more than $900 per student?
Yes!
We welcome larger donations each year that make up the difference for families who cannot give the target amount.
Compared to the cost of private school, and in light of the fact that donations are tax-deductible, it’s a wonderful
way to give generously for those who can afford it. We also welcome donations from other relatives and employers’
matching gifts.
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Make a Donation by PayPal/Visa/MC or you may send a check, payable
to Friends of Overland, to the following address:
Friends of Overland P.O. Box 64501 Los Angeles, CA
90064
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You may pay online with Visa, MasterCard or Paypal. Friends of Overland is a 501c3 corporation and your donation may be tax deductible.
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