Giving Tuesday
One Day. One Community. Infinite Possibilities.
What is Giving Tuesday/ "Mardi Je Donne"
GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Created in 2012, it encourages people everywhere to support the causes they care about. At FASNY, it’s a moment for our community to come together and give back to our students, teachers, and programs. Every gift makes a difference.
Why does GivingTuesday matter for FASNY?
GivingTuesday helps strengthen the Fund for FASNY, which supports financial aid, innovative programs, faculty development, campus needs, and the bilingual experience that makes our school unique. It’s a powerful way to invest in our students and celebrate our 45-year legacy.
How much should I give?
FASNY values every gift, regardless of amount, and we ask you to donate at a level that is meaningful for your family. All gifts make a difference for our students. A gift to the Fund for FASNY strengthens the school’s offerings to all our students.
How is my donation used?
All GivingTuesday contributions support the Fund for FASNY, which fuels essential areas such as:
- Financial aid
- STEM, STEAM, and innovative programs
- Classroom resources and flexible learning spaces
- Faculty training and development
- Campus improvements and student life
Your gift has a direct impact on the daily experience of every FASNY student.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. FASNY is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your records.
Can alumni, grandparents, or friends of FASNY give?
Yes! Anyone who cares about FASNY can participate. Alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, former families, and friends are all welcomed and appreciated contributors.
I pay tuition for my children. Why am I being solicitated for gifts?
Like all independent schools in the United States, FASNY receives no government support– from the American government nor the French government. It is typical for independent schools to rely on a combination of tuition and philanthropic giving to cover tuition and expenses. As a non-profit independent school, FASNY could not offer the unique bilingual academic model–the French, American, and IB curricula delivered by highly qualified teachers–without donations from families, alumni, and corporations. If you can only make one gift this year, the Fund for FASNY is the priority. A gift to the Fund is the most powerful thing you can do to support your child(ren)’s education.
What is the participation rate and why is it important?
The parent-participation rate measures the proportion of parents who contribute to the Fund for FASNY. Our participation rate indicates our shared commitment to our students and encourages outside funders, such as corporations and private foundations, to further invest in our educational goals.
Our goal for this year is 100%. This goal reflects the dedication and commitment that we see every day from FASNY parents.
As a benchmark, other leading independent schools in the region post parent-participation rates of 95%+. We need to show the world that our community is as committed.
What is the Olivia Tucker Scholarship Fund (for Financial aid)?
The Olivia Tucker Scholarship Fund was established to commemorate the life of Olivia Tucker, a FASNY alumna who passed away in 2006. To date, the Olivia Tucker Scholarship Fund has raised more than $1 million, allowing many students, who otherwise may not have had the opportunity, to experience the exceptional bilingual and multicultural education FASNY offers.
This is a temporarily restricted fund: 100% of the funds raised are provided as scholarship to students in the following academic year.
