KDS Endowment Campaign
"We need your help to grow the Endowment Fund."
DAR, alumni, and friends have contributed $354,839.24 since July 2005. THANK YOU! Our goal is to reach $1,000,000 by the KDS DAR School's 5th anniversary on February 26, 2009.
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Under the guidance of the KDS Executive Director’s Office and the KDS DAR School Board of Trustees, a major Endowment Campaign is underway to generate needed income to operate KDS in the years to come. There is a significant need for such a campaign. A successful Endowment Campaign will meet the changing needs of the school while providing opportunities for growth in the future. The school has grown significantly over the past 83 years; the need to meet the educational needs of the boys and girls of Gunter Mountain has never been greater. The contributions made to the fund are placed in an interest bearing account. The principal balance of the fund can never be spent; only the interest derived from the fund can be spent for the various needs of the school. The interest from the Endowment Fund is used to supplement the Annual Fund which pays for the building repairs and maintenance for the 240 acre campus. The needs of such an aging and historic campus have never been greater. Several of the classroom buildings that were built in the 1930’s and 1940’s are in major need of repair and/or renovation, and newer buildings like the Burkey Center and DAR Lunchroom will need continual upkeep as the years progress. In addition, the Annual Fund pays DAR employee salaries, utility bills, insurance for buildings and vehicles, and pays school related expenses for our students when specific restricted fund have not been donated. The Endowment Fund is the foundation that must be built upon in order to care for KDS in the generations to come. |
This Endowment Campaign would allow KDS to perpetuate the ideals of KDS and take the message of our needs to DAR members throughout the nation, the alumni of KDS, the community, and our friends of the school. Support from friends like you will hopefully encourage others to come forward and support this worthy cause. Please help us spread the word! Giving levels have been established for the proposed Wall of Honor (see below), brochures are being developed, and lapel pins have been designed to recognize donors. DAR members, chapters, and organizations are encouraged to send their gifts through their state treasurer in order to receive chapter credit. Please earmark your gift for the KDS Endowment Fund. Alumni, community members, business owners, Gunter Mountain residents, and friends may send their gifts directly to KDS DAR School. The alumni are encouraged to contact their classmates for a collaborative effort to raise funds to meet one of the giving levels; by doing so, you will be giving back to your Alma Mater and the class year will be placed on the Wall of Honor. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see each graduating class beginning with 1931 listed on the “Wall” along with the Town of Grant Businesses and long-time community residents! KDS needs your help!! |
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KDS would like to recognize donors in the respective giving
levels who have supported the Endowment Campaign with a
beginning date of July 1, 2005. (Pledges are not
included.)
Legacy
Platinum Level ($50,000 and above):
Legacy Gold Level ($10,000.00 to
$49,999.99):
Patriot
Level ($5,000.00 to $9,999.99):
365 Club Level
($365.00 to $999.99): |