St. Mark's School of Texas

Each year, alumni, parents, and friends show their support for our boys and teachers by making a gift to the St. Mark’s Fund. The Fund accounts for more than 11% of the School’s operating budget, which makes it a critical component of daily life at the School. The St. Mark’s Fund provides unrestricted funding to help offset the cost of educating each boy.

Last year parents, alumni, and friends of the School contributed $4 million to the Fund, the second time in School history. The School depends on these gifts to meet current needs on campus and enrich the day-to-day intellectual, social, and personal development of every student. For more information about matching gifts, transferring stock, or the St. Mark’s Fund, contact Christina Jarke, Director of the St. Mark's Fund, at 214.346.8273 or at JarkeC@smtexas.org.

Fund Progress

2019–2020 Goal:
Parent Participation Goal:
Alumni Participation Goal:

Fund Start Date:
Fund End Date:

$4,000,000
90%
55%

July 1, 2019
June 30, 2020

Volunteers

Volunteers encourage community participation in the long history of philanthropy at St. Mark’s and make an enormous impact on the classroom experience of current Marksmen.

2019 – 2020 St. Mark’s Fund Parent Chair

Whitney Strauss

2019 – 2020 St. Mark’s Fund Alumni Chair

Jamie Rogers '85

If you are interested in serving as a St. Mark’s Fund volunteer, please contact Christina Jarke, Director of the St. Mark's Fund, at 214.346.8273 or at JarkeC@smtexas.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

Why should I support the St. Mark's Fund?

The St. Mark’s Fund serves as the School’s annual fundraising priority and more than 11% of the School’s overall operating budget. Each year, revenue from the St. Mark’s Fund and income from the endowment offset the full cost of a St. Mark’s education.
Will my gift make a difference?

St. Mark’s directly invests every gift back into the educational needs of current students. Each year, the St. Mark’s Fund provides operating income for the School that is equivalent to an $80 million endowment. In 2018-2019, 87% of all parents and 55% of alumni contributed to the Fund, and gifts of less than $1,000 collectively added up to more than $370,000.
How does the St. Mark's Fund impact the School's budget?

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Matching Gifts

Make a bigger impact with a matching gift. Many companies match cash gifts from employees to qualified non-profits. Find out if your company will match gifts to St. Mark's.

Giving Levels

Centennial Society

Gifts of $100,000 or more

Founders Society

Gifts of $75,000–$99,000

1906 Society
Gifts of $50,000–$74,999

President’s Roundtable
Gifts of $25,000–$49,999

Headmaster’s Council
Gifts of $10,000–$24,999

Patrons
Gifts of $5,000–$9,999

High Honor Roll
Gifts of $2,500–$4,999

St. Mark’s Associates
Gifts of $1,000–$2,499

Young Associates
(Classes of 2010 to 2018)
Gifts of $250–$999

Sustaining Gifts
Gifts of $1–$999