Established in 2020, the Edge School Endowment Fund is a legacy that will provide income to the school for years to come. The fund creates a sustainable way for us to fund our financial aid program and ensure maintenance of our facilities in the future. With this support, we will be able to provide exceptional learning and training experiences for future generations of Edge student-athletes.

Endowment funds are like savings accounts. Donations stay in the fund and are invested permanently. Only the income earned is used to fund long-term needs. Donors can endow gifts of cash, or stock, or they can make a donation through a special provision in their will.

The fund was founded by Edge alumni parent, Tim Harvie, shortly after the school’s 20-year anniversary. His initial contribution set up the fund and now provides an avenue for others in the Edge community to contribute to the long-term financial health of the school.

Click here to learn more about why Tim started the endowment. 

Our goal is to grow the endowment to $1 million by 2025, which will allow us to begin to disburse income from the endowment by 2030.

With the endowment, we can ensure ongoing maintenance of our facilities, and provide financial assistance to students who may not otherwise be able to attend the school. While tuition covers many of the operating expenses of a great education, it does not provide for the long-term capital costs of maintaining our campus. The Endowment Fund creates a legacy for Edge by ensuring the principal is maintained in perpetuity, while a portion of the interest earned is returned to the school as a consistent stream of income for years to come.

Each Edge School family contributes to the Edge School Endowment Fund by paying 4% of total tuition (net amount after any financial assistance) for the eldest child, and 2% of total tuition paid for each additional child.

We are incredibly appreciative of all endowment contributions! Donations help to ensure we can continue to provide excellence in education, athletics and character development for Edge student-athletes into the future.

FAQs

How are the endowment funds protected for long-term needs?

Edge School established a Trust to direct the management and distribution of endowment interest. The Trust protects the capital and dictates the future use of the income derived from the fund (for financial aid for Edge students, capital improvements to the school, and other identified priority educational or athletic initiatives). The School invests the donations in the Endowment investment portfolio, under the guidance of an investment management firm.

Who decides how returns on endowments are spent and allocated?

Edge School's Board of Directors manages the endowment in accordance with its Investment Policy. An Advisory Committee provides oversight and makes recommendations to the Board on all matters related to the Endowment Fund and to distribution of the endowment assets. The Board is responsible for making the endowment fund information accessible to the Edge community of donors.

For more information:

The Director of Fund Development and Alumni Relations can provide more information about endowment fund contributions. If you would like more information about creating a lasting gift to Edge School in your will or by gifts of cash/securities, please contact the Foundation directly at 403-246-6432 ext 105 or foundation@edgeschool.com.