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THE CONGRESSIONAL FUND

For over 85 years, Congressional School has cared for and inspired our students, collaborated with parents, nurtured relationships with our alumni, and celebrated our many successes as a community. We would not be at this point without strong leadership, shared values, and a willingness to get involved and give back. We invite you to help us support the students, faculty, and programs by contributing annually to The Congressional Fund.

Your commitment and philanthropy are at the heart of sustaining our excellence and building a stronger future. All gifts to The Congressional Fund, regardless of size, make a difference in the lives of 480+ students daily and are greatly appreciated. Gifts for the 2025 - 2026 academic year may be made through August 31, 2026.

Ways You Can Give

2. Mail: Checks may be sent to Congressional School, attention Advancement Office, 3229 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

3. Email: your pledges to advancement@congressionalschool.org to be paid before August 31, 2026

4. Online: Donate online

5. Match Your Contribution: Visit our Matching Gift webpage to see if your employer will match your donation.

6. Stock Gifts: Complete the form and email Lisa Singleton, CFO/COO, to notify us that your gift is being transferred to our account.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DESIGNATE YOUR GIFT

When you give to The Congressional Fund, you are able to choose from the options below to designate your gift to the area of your choice.

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Area of Greatest Need

Little School

Big School

The Arts

Athletics

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Faculty Support

Need-Based Financial Aid

STEM

BUILDING UPON EXCELLENCE: 2025-2028

Vision and Core Priorities

#1 - Sustain Excellence in All Educational Programs

Continue to enhance the School’s curriculum and expand the STEM and Fine and Creative Arts curriculum in scope and sequence.
Develop opportunities for experiential learning beyond the Congressional campus, including partnerships with other institutions, local organizations, online learning programs, and outdoor education.
Assess the impact and quality of our academic programs and instruction throughout K-Grade 8.

#2 - Continue to Promote Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Professional Development

#3 - Enhance the Quality of Our Facilities and Infrastructure

#4 - Diversify and Expand the School's Sources of Revenue

Congressional School's 2024 fundraising Auction

VIEW RECENT ANNUAL REPORTS

View the 2023-2024 Report of Giving

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is The Congressional Fund so important when I'm already paying tuition for my child to attend Congressional School?

Tuition does not cover the full cost of operating Congressional School. In fact, tuition accounts for only 69% of our annual operating costs. The Congressional Fund currently comprises 1.5% of the current operating budget. Support of The Congressional Fund is important because it helps augment the budget while providing additional resources for our faculty and students to ensure an excellent educational experience for every child.

Is my gift to The Congressional Fund tax deductible?

When should I give my gift?

What are the goals for The Congressional Fund this year?

How can I make my contribution to The Congressional Fund?

What is a Leadership Gift and are there different Leadership Circles?

Do I have to give my entire gift at once or can I contribute over a period of time?

I work for a company that matches my donations. Will Congressional accept matching gifts?

Can I designate my gift towards a certain area?

Can family members contribute? If so, do they receive any special recognition for doing so?

Rather than donating money, is it an option for me to donate my professional time to Congressional School?

Are the total amounts donated shared with anyone outside of the Advancement Office?

Individual donor information is limited to a very small group of individuals at Congressional School. All donations are held in the strictest confidence, too. We do provide aggregate donor information in the Annual Report, on the Advancement section of our website, as well as, to the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and Association of Independent School of Greater Washington (AISGW).

Who makes the decision about how donations are spent?

Congressional School, Inc. is listed as a 501 (c) (3) corporation by the Internal Revenue Service; therefore your contribution is tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.