Established in 2024 through a collaboration with parent leadership, the Lionhearted Fund is a critical initiative that provides financial support to our fellow Lions, ensuring that every student, regardless of financial barriers, experiences the true joy of all aspects of the St. John’s community. Rooted in our School’s mission of academic excellence, character development, and a nurturing environment for every child, the Fund addresses unexpected needs and provides future support so students and families can continue enrollment and fully participate in our exceptional community. Our goal is to ensure equitable access to programs and resources that foster academic success and support each child’s emotional, social, physical, and spiritual well-being.
The Long-Term Goal of The Lionhearted Fund is:
This Fund will make funds available for a student or family so that they can continue their participation in this exceptional community. The Lionhearted Fund is made possible through generous gifts and donations from the St. John’s parents, alumni, and friends of St. John’s and will be managed and dispersed to qualified candidates by the Financial Assistance Committee comprised of School admissions and finance personnel.
By Supporting the Lionhearted Fund, You Are:
Investing in St. John’s Students
By contributing to the long-term financial goals of the School, donors help to ensure that the institution can support a comprehensive St. John’s experience for all students, regardless of financial ability. While not all enrolled students will need financial assistance, contributing to The Lionhearted Fund helps to stabilize greater impacts on the annual operations budget and focuses on financial strategy of affordability for all families.
Building Friendships and Community
Supporting The Lionhearted Fund allows donors to bring the community closer together and ensures that all St. John’s students and families find a place of belonging.
Fostering Philanthropy and Community Contribution
Supporting the Lionhearted Fund is an opportunity for donors to pay it forward so that all students receive a foundational education that fosters learning, spiritual enrichment, confidence, and growth for children.
Building a stronger academic environment for all students to learn. St. John's strives for the enrollment of highly gifted children from all socio-economic backgrounds that will create an enriched learning environment due to increased exposure to different talents, skill sets, cultures, and interests that will better prepare all students for their lives after St. John's. By increasing our financial aid budget, we are able to further accomplish this goal.
Tuition Assistance for Qualified Families
We recognize the cost of an independent school education requires a financial commitment from families. St. John’s strives to assist as many families as possible. The awards are based on circumstances unique to each family, and the process takes into account many variables.
Financial Determination
St. John's Episcopal School is committed to making its education accessible to families from all financial backgrounds. To ensure a fair and confidential process, we partner with Clarity, a trusted third-party service that collects and analyzes financial data submitted by families. Clarity’s analysis provides our financial assistance committee with a comprehensive view of each family's financial situation, allowing us to make informed and equitable award decisions.
To learn more about supporting The Lionhearted Fund, please reach out to Director of Philanthropy Elizabeth Smith.
For information about how contributions are allocated by the Financial Assistance Committee, please contact Chief Enrollment Management Officer Michael Via.