The Berkeley Fund FAQ's

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

• What does my contribution go toward?

  Supplements tuition dollars to give our teachers well-earned salary increases; provides teaching tools and equipment to enhance our children’s classroom, athletic, and fine arts opportunities; and subsidizes our endowment program, which in turn helps keep tuition affordable.

• Why do you ask me to give when I already pay tuition?

  Because tuition alone does not cover the actual expense of educating your child. The actual cost per student is approximately $1,800 above the cost of tuition. Families who give to the Berkeley Fund subsidize the true cost of a Berkeley education.

• Why don’t you just charge more tuition?

  We want Berkeley to be affordable to every qualified student and so we try to keep tuition reasonable.

• How much should I give?

  Only you can determine the amount of your gift to Berkeley. We encourage every family to make a philanthropic priority. By our example, we teach our students – our future leaders – the value of giving generously to help others. There are gift clubs to suit anyone’s comfort level. The Impact Report is an excellent guide when determining your own gift level.

• Do I have to send a check right away?

  No, you can pledge your gift now and indicate a payment schedule that is most convenient for you and we will be happy to remind you when your pledge is due. All pledges should be paid in full by the end of Berkeley’s fiscal year on June 30. Gifts may be paid by cash, check, stock transfer, or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express). You may also set up an electronic transfer schedule. Alternatively, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement to find out how easy it is to donate appreciated stock.

• Do the faculty and staff give to the Berkeley Fund?

  Our wonderful faculty and staff have given 100% for the past 12 years!