Promise Fund

For 70 years, Saint Paul’s Episcopal School has been committed to educating the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. We help children grow in curiosity, character, confidence, and compassion, preparing them not just for what comes next, but for who they will become.

The Promise Fund, Saint Paul’s Annual Fund, helps us build on that commitment. Your generosity provides the school with more capacity to invest in our teachers, strengthen the student experience, expand access to a Saint Paul’s education, and pursue emerging opportunities to meet our students’ evolving needs.

Every gift makes a difference. Every gift helps carry the promise forward.

You can make a gift online or click the button below to make a one-time pledge to be fulfilled by May 31, 2027.

Give at a level that's meaningful to you. Every gift is appreciated.

Your generosity makes a difference.

Tuition provides the foundation for a Saint Paul’s education. Philanthropy gives our school additional capacity to invest in the people, programs, and opportunities that help our students thrive.

Over the past several years, support from our community has helped Saint Paul’s:

Expand access to a Saint Paul’s education

In 2024–25, Saint Paul’s provided more than $250,000 in financial aid and scholarships, supporting 85 students from 57 families.

Give educators the tools they need

Every staff member now has a personal computer, and new SmartBoards have been added to classrooms.

Strengthen support for students and staff

Our team has grown to include a nurse, counselor, administrative assistant, and instructional assistants. Community generosity has also helped make health benefits available for faculty and staff.

Create a safer campus

Over the past three years, Saint Paul’s has added more than 20 security cameras and invested in the SchoolPass security system.

These are more than line items in a budget. They're investments in the people who care for our children, the experiences that shape their growth, and the school we want to build for generations to come.
 

Every gift is part of the promise.

Saint Paul’s has been shaped by 70 years of families, alumni, grandparents, and friends who believe in its mission. Their generosity helped build the school we know today. Now, we have an opportunity to carry that work forward.

Whether you're making your first gift, continuing a family tradition, or giving in a new way, your participation matters. Gifts of every size come together to strengthen our school and help create new possibilities for our students.

We believe in these children. We treasure this school. And together, we can help carry its promise forward.

Ways to Give

Choose the giving option that works best for you.

Give online: Make a one-time or monthly contribution through our online giving form.

Make a pledge: Prefer to spread your giving throughout the school year? You can pledge a gift of any amount and arrange to pay it in one payment or several installments. Click here to make your pledge for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

Give by check: Make checks payable to Saint Paul’s Episcopal School and mail them to:

Saint Paul’s Episcopal School
Attn: Business Office
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701

Explore other ways to give: You may also be able to support Saint Paul’s through employer matching gifts, gifts of stock, memorial or honorary gifts, or a planned gift through your estate. Contact the Business Office to discuss your options.

Promise Fund FAQs

What is the Promise Fund?

The Promise Fund is Saint Paul’s primary annual fund for unrestricted charitable gifts. It helps the school invest in the people, programs, resources, and opportunities that strengthen the student experience and advance our mission.

Why give if I already pay tuition?

Tuition provides the foundation for a Saint Paul’s education. Philanthropy gives our community additional opportunity to invest in teachers and staff, student programs, campus resources, financial assistance, and future opportunities. Tuition and giving work together to help Saint Paul’s deliver on its promise to the whole child.

Does every gift really make a difference?

Absolutely. Every gift is part of our community's shared commitment to Saint Paul’s. Gifts of different sizes come together to support the school, and every donor helps carry our mission forward. You don't have to make a large gift to make a meaningful contribution.

How much should I give?

We invite you to give at a level that feels meaningful and comfortable for you. Gifts to the Promise Fund range in size, and every gift is sincerely appreciated. The important thing is that you have an opportunity to participate in strengthening Saint Paul’s.

Are Promise Fund gifts tax-deductible?

Contributions to Saint Paul’s Episcopal School may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor about your individual circumstances.

Can I keep my gift anonymous?
Yes. If you prefer not to be included in donor recognition, please let the Business Office know when you make your gift.

How can I learn more?

For questions about giving options, pledges, or other ways to support Saint Paul’s, contact the school at 254-753-0246 or reach out to the Business Office.

Thank you for carrying the promise forward.

For 70 years, Saint Paul’s has helped children grow in mind, body, and spirit. With your support, we can continue building on that promise for the students here today and the generations who will follow.