While most private independent schools depend upon tuition to fund nearly 80% of their annual operating budget, City Academy turns the traditional private school funding model upside down. All families pay tuition; however, tuition income generates only 14% of the school’s annual budget. As a result, City Academy must fund the remaining 86% of its annual operating costs through a combination of community support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and an Endowment Fund draw.
There are a variety of ways to support City Academy financially. Learn more on our Ways to Give page. The fastest and easiest way to support City Academy is to donate online. We also host a Trivia Night each year to support our Scholarship Fund and in 2023 we will host a 25th Birthday Event.
If you have questions about supporting City Academy, please reach out to a member of our team:
Janice Bailey
Chief Development Officer
Joined City Academy: 2021
Education: B.A., Drury University
Prior to City Academy, Janice spent nearly 25 years at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in various fundraising roles including Vice President and Chief Development Officer of the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Janice also served as Assistant Head of School for Mission Advancement at Saint Louis Priory School.
Janice and her husband Jack have two grown children.
Jessi Goodhart
Director of Development
Joined City Academy: 2023
Education: B.A., University of Minnesota-Duluth
Jessi has spent more than 20 years in various fundraising, public relations and communications roles. Most recently, she served as Director of Development and Communications at Craft Alliance.
She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals-St. Louis and serves on the Board of Directors for Urban Harvest STL.
Lydia Bryant
Annual Fund and Special Events Manager
Joined City Academy: 2019
Education: B.S., Missouri Baptist University
Lydia has served non-profits in a variety of administrative roles since 2010. Over the years she has developed a passion for “setting people up for success” in both small and big ways. Lydia enjoys spending time with her family, learning new ways to stay productive and organized, and traveling (when she can!).