Why we Give

Tuition is enough to make our school good, really good. However, it is the support from our entire community that helps Brightworks be the school that says “Yes” to each student’s vision and dreams. 

As is the tradition in most independent schools, Brightworks sets tuition to cover about 90% of our operating budget. This year the Brightworks Annual Fund will comprise 10% of our budget.

The Brightworks Annual Fund allows us to go above and beyond the baseline operating budget in key areas such as staff development, diversity, equity and inclusion and, this year in particular, helping us settle into our new, beautiful home. 

Each year, Brightworks asks current families, alumni, and friends to make a personally meaningful contribution to the Annual Fund and seeks to reach 100% community participation.

In the ‘23-’24 school year, Brightworks is launching our Grow and Sustain: Brightworks Annual Fund with a goal $520,000 to support our incredible school. Last year, the school reached 100% Board of Trustees, 100% faculty and staff participation, as well as 93% family participation — a true testament of the commitment of this special community.