Dear Foothills School Community and Supporters,
You made it happen! Thanks to your incredible support, we have surpassed our $100,000 goal for the Support the Spark Annual Campaign. I am deeply moved by the generosity of the Foothills community. Your contributions bridge the gap between tuition and the cost of educating a Foothills student, directly supporting our investment in the arts and sciences programs that inspire our children to become lifelong learners.
This campaign represents more than a financial milestone—it’s a testament to what we are capable of when we come together for our students. Your generosity funds the work of our outstanding staff as well as critical resources like professional development, equipment, and materials. Your investments are the foundation for learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, confidence, and perseverance in our students.
A special thanks to the Annual Campaign parent volunteer team for their dedication to this success. From all of us at Foothills, thank you for your trust and investment in our students’ futures. Your unwavering support makes everything we do possible.
As we celebrate our achievement, I encourage you to stay engaged—join future events, volunteer, or share your feedback. I look forward to all we will accomplish together, now and in the future.
Warmly,
Nick Cofod
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A gift to the Foothills School Annual Campaign represents your dedication to the student experience and helps to make every day at Foothills extraordinary. The success of the Annual Campaign is a collective effort that helps to bring the vision and mission of our school to life. Among many operational needs, dollars raised help Foothills enhance academic and extracurricular programs, address emerging priorities, support salaries for our talented and dedicated teachers, and bolster financial assistance for our students. Most importantly, they allow our students to become curious, life-long learners who can make the world a better place!
Give to the Annual Campaign
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For other ways to give, visit Invest Now. Thank you for making a philanthropic gift to Foothills School!
Take Advantage of the Idaho Education Tax Credit!
As an Idaho taxpayer, your donations to Foothills School of Arts and Sciences may be eligible for a 50% education tax credit. This credit is available regardless of whether you itemize deductions.
Note: A tax credit is a reduction to the actual tax you owe or an increase in your refund.
--Idaho Married Couples may take up to 50% of a $2,000 gift (a tax credit of $1,000)
--Idaho Individuals may take up to 50% of a $1,000 gift (a tax credit of $500)
--Idaho Corporations may take up to 50% of a $10,000 gift (a tax credit of $5,000)
--Your tax benefit is dependent on your personal income level and filing status. Please contact your tax consultant for additional information.
*Visit Idaho's Legislature website HERE for more information.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Annual Fund, please reach out to the Development Director at 208.331.9260 x113 or refer to the FAQs below.
ANNUAL FUND FAQS
Q. WHAT IS THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN?
A: The Annual Campaign is a twelve-week fundraising effort that exists to cover the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating a student at Foothills. Like all independent schools, our budget is set so that tuition remains as low as possible to provide strong compensation to teachers and resources for our students to meet our mission. Even families paying full tuition are not paying the full cost of a Foothills education; the Annual Campaign gifts help bridge this gap. Every year, Foothills seeks 100% participation from all current families, faculty, staff, and trustees. We also seek support from the entire Foothills School community including alumni families, alumni, grandfamilies, and friends of the school.
Q. WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER A GIFT TO THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN WHEN I ALREADY PAY TUITION?
A: Your gift to the Annual Campaign directly influences the educational experience all students have at Foothills. The availability of more resources equals access to more educational tools and opportunities. Your generous tax-deductible gift allows our students to have access to programs and resources that turn an excellent education into an exceptional one.
Q. WHY NOT JUST RAISE TUITION?
A: Philanthropy is part of Foothills' culture. By keeping tuition more financially accessible, we gain a more economically diverse student population which enriches every student’s educational experience. Also, contributions to Foothills are tax-deductible, whereas tuition payments are not. When you donate to the Annual Campaign, you help keep tuition payments lower and your gift entitles you to a tax credit from both the State of Idaho and the federal government.
Q: HOW ARE ANNUAL FUND GIFTS USED?
A: The money donated to the Annual Fund is used within the fiscal year in which it is received and supports a portion of Foothills’ operational needs, including hiring and retaining outstanding faculty members, enhancing academic and extracurricular programs, maintaining facilities, and enabling the school to offer financial assistance to families who otherwise would not be able to afford a Foothills education.
Q: HOW MUCH AM I EXPECTED TO GIVE?
A: We ask each family to give to their family's best ability. For some families, that may be $100. For others, it is $1,000, $2,000, or $10,000. When thinking about the amount of your gift, consider recurring monthly installments that spread your gift out over the year. The great news about the Idaho Education Tax Credit is that it provides 50% of your donation back to you (for donations up to $1,000 per individual, $2,000 per couple filing jointly, and $10,000 for companies).
Q: CAN I USE MY EMPLOYER MATCHING FOR THE ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN?
A: Yes! We welcome this opportunity for additional dollars and are prepared to complete the necessary paperwork in order to receive them. Click HERE for a list of companies that have matching charitable contribution programs. *This list may not be complete. If your company is not listed, please ask your HR department if such a program exists.
Q: CAN I DESIGNATE MY GIFT TO A SPECIFIC AREA?
A: Absolutely! Annual Campaign gifts are used for student experiences, faculty salaries, financial assistance, and other areas of budget enhancement each year. If you want to restrict your gift to a specific area of enhancement in excess of our budget, we can help you invest that as a restricted gift.
Q: WHEN SHOULD I GIVE?
A: The Annual Campaign is a twelve-week effort to support the current year's needs. Gifts and pledges are made during the twelve-week campaign beginning October 1 and ending December 31, 2024, and payment is welcome any time through June 30, 2025. If you have already made your gift, we thank you for your support!
Q: IF MY FAMILY RECEIVES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND I DONATE TO THE ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN, WILL IT AFFECT MY AID?
A: No. There is no correlation. Financial Assistance information is completely confidential.
Q: CAN I GIVE MONTHLY?
A: You can give automatically monthly to the Annual Campaign by credit card or by electronic funds transfer. The duration of your recurring gift can be for the length of time that you wish and can be specified when you make your gift.
Thank you for your support! Every gift makes a difference!