About
Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory, day program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Academics
Key's rigorous academic program emphasizes experiential learning, interdisciplinary studies and global perspectives while encouraging both collaboration and independent thinking.
Program
Key's program is designed to develop independent thinkers, creative innovators, effective collaborators, tenacious problem-solvers, and articulate leaders while cultivating in its students a deep sense of purpose, accountability and intrinsic motivation.
Admission
We appreciate your interest in The Key School. During your school search we encourage you to explore our website, learn more about Key, and join us for an upcoming event.
Giving
You have the opportunity to align your giving with your passion by electing to support your choice of the School's ongoing funding priorities.
Alumni
With more than 1,300 alumni across 40 states and more than 20 countries, Key’s alumni community is more vibrant than ever.
Community
2020-2021 Events:

Please stay tuned as we navigate the complexities of this academic year and work to find new ways of connecting with one another while keeping our campus and community safe and healthy.

Giving At-A-Glance

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	Annual Fund Giving	Endowment Giving	Capital Giving	Planned Giving
PURPOSE	The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of philanthropy at Key. It is a vital means of bridging the gap between tuition income and the School's total operating expenses.	Funding for the Endowment helps ensure Key's financial position for the years to come, thereby serving as a catalyst for excellence and support of Key's mission	Periodically, Key will hold capital campaigns to raise funds for new facilities, make campus improvements, or support and grow the Endowment.	A Planned Gift to Key provides our parents, alumni and friends an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for all of Key's students. By including Key in your overall financial and/or estate planning, you can make a significant impact on generations of future Obezags.
TIMING	Key's Annual Fund operates from July 1-June 30. A gift or pledge to the Annual Fund can be made at any time. Gifts may be paid in a single payment or in easy to manage monthly installments through Simple Giving.	A gift to Key's Endowment can be made at any time.	Gifts can be made at any time throughout the duration of the campaign.	A Planned Gift can be made in lifetime or at death as a part of a donor's overall financial and/or estate planning.
DESIGNATION	Gifts to the Annual Fund may be designated to the areas of greatest need at Key or to a specific philanthropic priority.	Gifts to Key's Endowment can be unrestricted or designated to any of our named endowed funds.	One-time or multi-year gifts can be given in support of a specific capital campaign.	Use of Planned Gift fund is designated by the donor.
IMPACT	The Annual Fund fuels every aspect of Key's remarkable, student-centered educational experience. It allows us to say "yes" to exciting opportunities for our students every day.	Endowment funds support many priorities at Key, including: Faculty Compensation, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning, Facilities, and Financial Aid.	Capital Giving provides funding for new construction, renovation and improvement projects, and endowed programs at Key.	Planned Gifts exhibit a donor's foresight and interest in the School's ability to maintain a tradition of academic excellence. Because of the generosity of donors who make planned gifts, Key will thrive in perpetuity.

Annual Giving

Jeremy Martinez
Annual Fund Director
443.321.7823
jmartinez@keyschool.org

Endowment Giving

Stephen Ginter
Director of Advancement
443.321.7825
sginter@keyschool.org

Capital & Planned Giving

Erika Cartledge
Major Gifts Director
443.321.7821
ecartledge@keyschool.org

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