Graded Annual Fund
The Graded Annual Fund, the school's annual giving program, is the primary vehicle for raising unrestricted funds to supplement the school's operating budget. Like most American colleges and leading independent schools, Graded relies upon philanthropic contributions to fulfill its mission. The Graded Annual Fund supports scholarships, educational enrichment, and projects and initiatives we know will elevate the Graded experience.
Take a look at the special initiatives supported by the Graded Annual Fund:
Sustainability at Graded
Author Visits
Design Thinking
Projects Supported by the Graded Annual Fund
- HIGH SCHOOL DNA SEQUENCING EQUIPMENT
- UPPER SCHOOL INNOVATION CENTER EQUIPMENT
- CAMERAS FOR UPPER SCHOOL ARTS DEPARTMENT
- VISITING AUTHOR SERIES
- GRADE 4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE
- INNOVATION STUDIO EQUIPMENT
- LOWER SCHOOL CORE VALUES CARPETS
- SEATING AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE GRADED GREENS
- MAKEUP KITS FOR THEATER PERFORMANCES
- SHADES FOR LOWER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
- GRADED SCHOLAR SUPPORT
- THINK TANK
- GRADED CALENDARS
- LOWER SCHOOL RECESS PLAY KITS
- MIDDLE SCHOOL PASSION WEEK
- MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
- SHADE TENTS FOR THE ATHLETICS FIELD
- SIDELINE CHAIRS FOR THE ATHLETICS CENTER
- STUDENT CENTER ACOUSTICS PROJECT
- WEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT
- GRADED'S RUN AGAINST CANCER
- STEAM DAY
Giving Levels
Centennial Circle
R$19,200 and up
Trustee's Circle
R$10,000 and up
Century Club
R$5,000 - R$9,999
Eagle Club
R$2,500 - R$4,999
Gold Donors
R$1,000 - R$2,499
Silver Donors
R$1 - R$999