Giving
Why Give?
Like every independent school, tuition alone does not cover the cost of the education we provide. Additionally, tuition does not address capital improvements or build the financial foundation of the institution. Our current campus and programs were made possible by past donors. Gifts from trustees, parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends will secure our future.
The Heart Of Our Fundraising
Eagles’ Fund is the heart of our school fundraising. Your tax-deductible gift supports faculty benefits and professional development, lab and athletic equipment, classroom upgrades, facility and campus needs, and security and safety at Southfield School. We rely upon the generosity of trustees, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni, and many friends to advance the school. This giving truly enriches the daily operations of the school, enables us to meet unusual needs, and safeguards that we can maintain and improve the campus, along with providing long-term financial stability.
Become a Southfield Sponsor
Southfield School’s sponsors help underwrite the fundraising and community-building events that are cherished by Southfield families, alumni, and faculty. Your business sponsorship helps us to bring these events to life. Please follow the link below to see the benefits of the Southfield sponsorship for your business.
Other Ways To Give
You can support Southfield School by making a gift of cash, appreciated assets, or bequests. To make a gift by phone, please call Southfield’s Advancement Director, Amanda Felan, at 318-213-6346.


Amanda Felan
25%
Gap between tuition and the true cost to educate a child
2560
Approximate number of alumni
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Our Goal : 100% Participation
Your Donations In Action
Frequently Asked Questions
We already pay tuition, why do we need to donate money to the school?
The Eagles Fund helps keep tuitions as low as possible. Like almost all independent schools, tuition does not cover the full cost of an Southfield education. Funds raised through the The Eagles Fund bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the cost of running the school, and provides the added resources in order to take our school from good to great.
Who gives to The Eagles Fund?
Everyone in the Southfield community: parents, grandparents, alumni, Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, local businesses, and friends of the school.
How much should I give?
What you give is entirely up to you, but we hope that Southfield will be a philanthropic priority for every Southfield family. We ask only that you make a gift that is meaningful to your family. No gift is too small and every gift is important and appreciated. Last year, the average gift size was $250, with gifts ranging from $15 to $10,000.
What is a matching gift?
Many companies will match charitable contributions by their employees. The company helps to support worthy causes and the employee can maximize the amount donated to the charity. Many Southfield parents work for matching gift companies—please check with your human resources department or your employer to see if they will match your gift. If your gift is matched by your employer, the matched amount will be counted towards your total giving and acknowledged as such in the Annual Report.
What impact will my small gift have?
Every gift, regardless of size, is important and appreciated and brings us closer to reaching our fundraising goal. Gifts of any size inspire more people to give; they are a vote of confidence in our school and our community.
What does the money from the The Southfield Fund go toward?
Your investment in the The Eagles Fund supports all areas of the school. Gifts cover “value added” expenses like:
- Enhance the breadth and depth of our curriculum
- Attract and retain the finest faculty
- Augment financial aid
- Technology improvements
- Sustain the operation and maintenance of our facilities and campus
How will my Annual Fund gift be acknowledged?
Your gift will be acknowledged in the Annual Report, which is distributed each spring and lists all donors to the school. If you prefer, you can make your gift anonymously by directing the Development Office to not list your name. If your gift is matched by your employer, the matched amount will be counted towards your total giving and acknowledged as such in the Annual Report. In addition to an acknowledgment letter for your individual donations, you will receive a yearly tax statement for your total annual charitable contributions to Southfield
Why not simply raise the tuition and eliminate The Eagles Fund?
Like most other independent schools, Southfield relies on The Eagles Fund income to bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the expenses associated with operating the School. In addition, gifts to The Eagles Fund are completely tax deductible while additional tuition would not be.
