Support the School: Annual Fund


Annual Fund 

As for most independent schools, The Lillian and Betty Ratner School depends on the Annual Fund to help us bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating our students. The Annual Fund enables us to keep tuition increases moderate and this remarkable institution healthy and strong.

Annual Fund Facts:

  • Tuition only covers 75% of the cost of educating a student at The Ratner School
  • Contributions to the Annual Fund are a tax-deductible alternative to higher tuition

Every gift is important!  Our goal is 100% participation from all Ratner families.

Participation is important because it supports Ratner School students’ education, and helps The School demonstrate to other potential funders that our families and alumni value The School’s program and support it financially.



The Ratner School encourages you to ask your employer about whether or not the company has a Matching Gift program.   A Matching Gift can increase your support to the School.

We also accept Gifts of Stock.  If you are interested in donating stock, please call the Advancement Office at 216.464.0033.