What is the Annual Fund? 
The Annual Fund is KIS primary source of contributed income.  Your contribution to the Annual Fund provides KIS with the resources necessary to fund our most pressing needs. This fund gives KIS the financial means and flexibility to develop and sustain exceptional programs and projects.  

How is the KIS Annual Fund conducted? 
The KIS Foundation Office mails an appeal letter in the fall and spring of each year.  Appeal reminders are posted in the Alumni and Principal’s Newsletter and announced on the Alumni Tours.  Donor support is acknowledged individually as well as in newsletters and in the KIS Annual Report.  Updates on how our donor’s funds are being put to use at KIS is reported in our Principal’s and Alumni Newsletters.

Doesn’t tuition cover these items? 
The KIS education program requires continuous professional development for teachers, state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and upgrades to facilities, much of which are not included in the operating budget.  Because of support from the Annual Fund for these programs, KIS has been able to limit tuition increases, keeping KIS available to a diverse student body.

What is your goal for fiscal year 2009-2010? 
A long history of strong support from KIS Alumni and friends is reason to be confident that we will reach our 2009-10 Annual Fund goal of $100,000.

Can I designate my gift? 
KIS would prefer unrestricted gifts for the principal’s discretionary use, although we welcome your designated donation.  Follow this link for a list of KIS initiatives:  http://net.kis.in/web/foundation/giving/kis-initiatives.html

Will my gift make a difference?    
While the collective generosity of alumni, parents and friends provides support for KIS programs and facilities, your individual gifts are making a tangible impact on the lives of today’s students, and tomorrow’s leaders. KIS staff and our students value and benefit from every gift!

Can my gift be matched?
Many corporations offer matching gift programs for employees and their families.  Most programs match on a dollar-per-dollar basis.  A match can often double or triple your gift. Please check with your employer to see if they will match your gift to KIS.

Does giving benefit the students? 
Every student, regardless of whether he or she receives financial aid, benefits from the programs and projects that are made possible with gifts to the Annual Fund.

Will I get an update of how my money is being spent? 
Progress of the programs and projects supported by the Annual Fund will be reported in the Alumni and Principal’s Newsletters, as well as in the KIS Annual Report.  Programs and projects are also included in the Year In Review presentations on Alumni and Admission tours. Please feel free to contact us if you need additional information on how your gift is invested.

Will I be recognized as a donor? 
Acknowledgment of our donors is done through individual letters, published in newsletters, and in the KIS Annual Report. <

How do we make a gift?  
Your secure online donation or monthly pledge can be made using Visa or Mastercard by following this link: https://www.netdirectories.com/~kis/olg1.cgi

Cheques may be mailed to the following: 

In India and countries other than USA  please make cheques payable to:
Kodaikanal International School
Seven Roads Junction, PO Box 25
Kodaikanal  624 101  Tamil Nadu, India

In the USA please make cheques payable to:
Kodai Friends International (KFI)
PO Box 516
Mirror Lake, NH  03853-0516
USA  

Is my gift to KIS tax deductible?
All donations within the USA and India are eligible for tax relief under KFI US (501)(c)(3) status and KIS Indian 80-G certification respectively.

What if I need more information?
We are happy to answer your questions, and may be contacted any time.

Regarding the annual fund and special KIS initiatives:
Judy Redder
Foundation Officer
(91) 4542 247 379
foundation@kis.in

Regarding major gifts, grants or planned gifts:
Alika Khosla
Development Officer
(91) 4542 247 277
endowment@kis.in

Regarding gifts from alumni and friends in the USA:
Gerald Nichol
KFI Executive Director
603 569-5693
KFI.Ex.Dir@gmail.com

 
To all of you who help KIS sustain its educational excellence, thank you.  We are grateful for your interest and depend on your support.