The Allen Fund

What is the Allen Fund?

This is the time of the year when we kick off what is called the ‘Allen Fund’ campaign. Independent Schools, like Allen, do not receive or accept financial support from state or federal government agencies to help offset operational expenses.  In order to keep our tuition as low as possible, we are dependent upon the generosity of parents, grandparents, community members, and other friends of Allen Academy to meet our budgetary requirements.  The Allen Fund is one of the key ways we ask for financial support. 

Money raised through the Allen Fund goes towards the current year’s operating expenses. These monetary gifts make up the difference between what the tuition amount covers and the actual cost of running the school.

Revenue from the Allen Fund donations is used to support teacher salaries and benefits. It keeps our class sizes small by allowing us to support a high number of excellent teachers.  It also helps us purchase library books and teaching tools, provide continuing education for Faculty and staff, and buy such necessities as light bulbs. Every valuable component of the school is only possible through contributions from annual giving such as the Allen Fund.

If you'd like to pledge to this year's Allen Fund, please click here.