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Planned Gifts & Endowment

Planned giving provides donors with the opportunity to make a more substantial gift than would otherwise be possible and to create a long-lasting legacy at AOS.

Annunciation Orthodox School has a rich tradition of generous philanthropic support. One way to show your support for our school is through a planned gift.

The Lithos Society

The Lithos Society was created to recognize and express gratitude to alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends who have established a charitable gift for AOS in their estate plans. Planned gifts provide critical funds to strengthen and sustain the school’s future. By including AOS in your long-term planning, you become part of setting the lithos (foundation) for the school's future generations.

Examples of planned gifts include naming AOS in your will or as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy, pension, IRA, 401(k) plan, or charitable remainder trust. If you have already included AOS in your estate plans, please let us know so we can appropriately acknowledge and thank you for your gift!

If you are interested in learning more about the Lithos Society and how you can give a gift to AOS that will last a lifetime, please contact Jill Buja, Director of Advancement, at jbuja@aoshouston.org for more information.

 

The word lithos means stone, but throughout time its connotation has evolved into a broader meaning. Most commonly, lithos is used to refer to the foundation of new construction. In the Orthodox Christian language, the word lithos is used to describe Christ as the founder of the Church.

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The sustainability provided by a robust general endowment ensures that AOS will continue to embrace innovation and maintain academic excellence for our students today and for years to come.    

Endowment Fund


Endowment funds are similar to savings accounts which generate income through wise investments of principal. A percentage of the endowment’s income provides cash toward annual operating expenses. A common way for a school to grow an endowment is through a planned gift such as a bequest or a charitable remainder trust.

General Scholarship Endowment


Donations of any amount are welcome to the general scholarship endowment. AOS confidentially awards financial aid to financially qualified students. Our scholarship endowment provides critical resources to support our financial aid budget. This is a growing need of the school.