While tuition helps cover a portion of Royal Palm Academy’s operating costs, it does not fully fund the exceptional education and opportunities we provide. Strong, independent Catholic schools like RPA rely on the thoughtful investment of our entire community—parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends—to secure our future and ensure that every student benefits from our enriching programs, outstanding faculty, and modern facilities.

Raising tuition to cover all expenses would threaten the diversity that makes Royal Palm Academy so unique. A significant increase would place a heavier burden on middle-income families, while lower-income families may qualify for financial aid. However, maintaining a balance that supports our strategic goals and keeps RPA accessible to a wide range of families requires the generous support of our community.

By donating to the Annual Giving campaign, you help ensure that RPA continues to thrive as a diverse, vibrant community where students of all backgrounds can succeed. Your gift makes a lasting impact on our school’s future, allowing us to offer an exceptional education while keeping tuition affordable for all.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact on the future of Royal Palm Academy and its students. Whether large or small, your contribution directly supports our mission and helps secure the resources needed to provide an exceptional education. We ask each family to give at a level that is meaningful to them, knowing that every gift plays a vital role in shaping the future of our school.

Giving circles are a key approach to securing gifts at all levels of support. For our Annual Giving campaign to succeed, it requires both leadership gifts and broad participation from our entire community. Giving circles provide a way to recognize and honor donors for their generosity at various levels. By participating in a giving circle, you help strengthen Royal Palm Academy’s mission and are acknowledged for the vital role you play in shaping the future of our school.

Matching gifts are an employee benefit offered by many companies, where your employer matches your donation to Royal Palm Academy on a 1:1, 2:1, or even 3:1 basis. This can significantly increase the impact of your gift. With Annual Giving, you will receive full credit for both your donation and any matching funds from your employer.

For example, if you donate $250 and your employer matches that amount 1:1, you will be credited with a $500 gift to RPA. This can help elevate your donation to a higher giving circle. To take advantage of this opportunity, simply ask your employer about their matching-gift program, submit the necessary form along with your donation, and we’ll handle the rest.

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Royal Palm Academy uses FACTS to assist in collecting and analyzing financial data submitted by families applying for financial aid.

To qualify for need-based financial aid, a student must be accepted into the school, and families must complete a financial aid application through FACTS. Financial aid is awarded as a grant, not a loan, and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For any specific questions, please contact our Chief Financial Officer, Dennis Frodsham.

Royal Palm Academy invites the corporate community to partner with us in enhancing the programs and services we offer to students and families throughout Southwest Florida, regardless of race, nationality, or creed. By collaborating with corporations, we can continue to expand our impact and enrich the educational experience for all.

Ways Corporations Can Support RPA:

• Corporate Grants: Direct contributions from corporations or corporate foundations.
• Pro Bono Services: Professional services donated by corporations to benefit the school.
• Matching Gift Programs: Corporate matching of employee donations to maximize giving.
• Non-Cash Donations: Donations of products or equipment to support our mission.

If you are passionate about the apostolic and educational impact Royal Palm Academy has on our community and wish to explore Corporate Giving opportunities, please contact us at 239-594-9888.

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