why we fundraise

As a non-profit 501c3 and independent school, contributions allow us allocate funding to our families—and to grow a sustainable reserve for unforeseen events or environmental impact—like say, a global pandemic.

For many families, independent education is a non starter. But small, community-centered, progressive education meets a need for many that public or larger independent schools often can't. In order to equitably support students and families, we seek participation from those who can afford it, at levels that are not a hardship. 36% of PSCS families received funding for the 2024-25 school year.

We believe everyone benefits from Tuition Access:

• ensured inclusion and diversity of experience and perspective,
• as well as tax benefits for those with higher capacity.

Community is the answer.

pledges & recurring gifts

Donating monthly shows support of our vision and sustainability, while allowing us to stay small, safe, and collaborative. Pledges are a commitment to donate by June 30 of a given school year.

why doesn't tuition cover everything?

Tuition for PSCS covers three things in a school year:

• rent, parking, insurance, and operating expenses in the C-ID, in Seattle, one of the most expensive cities to live in currently;
• equitable collaborative staff pay, comprehensive and supportive benefits;
• and program costs (books for classes, field trips, events, Intensive opportunities, etc).

Tuition alone does not cover unforeseen expenses, tuition aid and program aid, or building reserves.