Singapore American School Education Foundation

Looking to the Future

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School Mission
The Singapore American School is committed to providing each student an exemplary American educational experience with an international perspective.

An Exemplary American Education with an International Perspective

• Academic rigor
• Professional excellence
• Extraordinary care for the welfare of each child

A Culture of Giving…

The SAS community is well known for its active volunteers.

Inside and outside the classroom, from primary school through high school, the spirit of giving is strong. Students raise funds and donate items through programs such as the walkathon for the Leprosy Home, “Read to Feed,” and a “swimathon” to benefit the School for the Blind. They donate uniforms to a school in Cambodia and give books to Singapore charities at Christmas time. They are generous with their time as well, volunteering at the Meta Home, Spastic Children’s Society, and a sponsored school on the island of Bintan, Indonesia, as well as a multitude of other Singapore charities. Through all these activities, and more, our students learn to experience the joy of giving.

Supporting our School…

Singapore American School also boasts an active community of involved parents, dedicated faculty, corporate partners, and loyal alumni. The Board of Governors comprises parents at the school who take on the serious responsibility for the present and future well-being of the school on a volunteer basis. Groups such as the Parent-Teacher Association, the High School Booster Club, and the Arts Council give freely of their time and effort to raise funds for the school. Their presence on campus provides a sense of community and friendship as well as support to the students and faculty. Corporate sponsors provide goods and services that support fund raising events as well as important social occasions. And loyal alumni have made significant contributions, both in cash donations and in sharing their talents and experiences with our students.This wonderful support provides for the immediate needs of the school and has been the cornerstone in the creation of many extraordinary programs and opportunities for our school.

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Looking to the Future

In 1956, the Singapore American School began with 105 students in a small rented house. Today it consists of more than 3,700 students in a multi-million dollar facility on 37 acres in the Woodlands district of Singapore. As our school has grown, so have our needs. With a history of fundraising for present needs, primarily through the PTA, Booster Club, and Arts Council, our school has been able to offer programs and speakers for students that would not be possible through tuition fees alone. The goal of the Singapore American School Education Foundation is to expand and enhance the opportunities and enrichment activities available for students and to secure the financial future of the Singapore American School.

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Learn About the Education Foundation

There will be an Annual Fundraising Campaign to support the Education Foundation. Monies raised in the campaign will flow into the Annual Fund for immediate use and into the Endowment Fund to secure a future source of funding.

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FAQs

The Annual Fund

Areas to be funded through the Annual Fund include:

Financial Aid for Students

Funds are made available to support families who would like to enroll their children in the Singapore American School but are unable to pay the full tuition fee. A scholarship program which sponsors a student from a developing country in Southeast Asia to attend SAS during their high school years has also been established. Additionally, support will be awarded to students who have been selected for traveling teams and competitions or honors programs outside of Singapore but are unable to participate due to financial hardship.

Visual and Performing Arts

The school has made a strong commitment to the Visual and Performing Arts Program in kindergarten through grade 12. Additional funding will be used to underwrite the costs of bringing guest conductors, clinicians, and artists to work with students. Program enhancements for equipment and periodic technical support will also be funded.

Community Service

Financial support for community service projects provides an opportunity to establish challenge grants, which could be matched by the student's own fundraising activities for their particular community service projects, or outright grants for worthy community service endeavors.

Athletics and Intramurals

The growth of the school has resulted in substantial pressure on the sports fields and gymnasiums along with equipment needs. Funding in this category is used to provide additional equipment and enhance the quality of our intramural programs.

Special Projects

Periodically there may be a need or interest in providing support, wholly or in part, for a special project such as a new classroom, upgrading a library, or endowing a chair for a faculty member. Financial support for the special project is provided by Education Foundation.

General Operations

Close to 80 percent of our operating budget is dedicated to staff salaries and benefits. It has allowed SAS to compete very favorably for the best faculty available. By allowing a portion of the Annual Fund to support general operations it is possible to continue to attract the best faculty to meet increased operating expenses without raising our fees beyond acceptable levels.

The Endowment Fund

The Endowment Fund is established to assist in securing the financial future of the Singapore American School. A percentage of every donation to the Annual Fund will go to the Endowment Fund unless otherwise specified by the donor. The principal amount in the Endowment Fund is intended to remain untouched and increase through donations made each year. The interest from the fund may be used to support initiatives of the Annual Fund. In the event that a severe economic downturn in the region affects enrollment at SAS, funds from the Endowment Fund are available to maintain the support of a high-quality education program.

How much should I give?

Gifts come in all sizes and all ways and every gift is important to the school. Our hope is that families and alumni will contribute according to their means, and that each will find a way to participate. We are grateful for all gifts.

How else can I give?

There are a variety of ways to make a contribution. Donors may give stocks, or bonds; name SAS in their estate or as a beneficiary on life insurance policies. Please contact the Development Office (65) 6360-6329 or alumni@sas.edu.sg for information on other options.

Are gifts tax deductible?

All donations made in U.S. dollars are tax deductible through our U.S. Foundation for U.S. tax purposes.

What about my company’s matching gift program? Does SAS help with that?

Yes. If you will supply us with the necessary form from your company, the Development Office will be happy to handle all the details of processing.

Will all of the money collected during the Annual Campaign be spent annually?

Most of the money collected will be spent annually and the balance will go to the Endowment Fund.

Can I designate the category in which I want my contribution to be placed?

Contributions will be directed to programs where the greatest need exists (unrestricted fund). However, donors can direct their contributions to a specific program or fund.

How Can I give to SAS?

You can donate to the Education Foundation by check, credit card, or wire transfer in either Singapore or U.S. dollars.

Payment Options

Payment by Check
Checks in Singapore dollars should be made payable to:

The American School Trust Limited

Checks in U.S. dollars should be made payable to:

Singapore American School Foundation

Checks should be mailed to:

Singapore American School Education Foundation
Singapore American School
40 Woodlands Street 41
Singapore 738547

Payment by Credit Card
Credit card donations can be made over our secure server by clicking the Make a Gift Online link on the donations page.

Other Forms of Payment
For other forms of payment or donations, please contact the Development Office at (65) 6360-6329 or email alumni@sas.edu.sg.

All donations made online or by check in U.S. dollars are tax-deductible through our U.S. Foundation for U.S. tax purposes.

Donors will be recognized at the following levels:

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