Annual Fund
What is the Annual Fund?
Running a school the size and complexity of Michaelhouse is as exciting as it is challenging. Every day is different from the day before. We have and continue to work hard to ensure all financial priorities and financial needs are met and that we remain at the forefront of private school education in South Africa.
The Annual Fund is a resource which Michaelhouse is able to dispense to areas where it is most needed. It is what is known as an ‘unrestricted fund’. This means that it can be used for a wide variety of needs ranging from shortfalls in other funding campaigns to offsetting unforeseen operational needs.
Why is the Annual Fund important?
Keeping Michaelhouse affordable and accessible to as many South Africans as possible is at the heart of our long term thinking. Minimising annual rises in school fees is a challenge that requires a multi-dimensional approach. Our hope is that the Annual Fund becomes an increasingly significant contributor by meeting challenges such as unforeseen - and often unseen - day to day operational needs, helping to meet shortfalls in other fundraising campaigns and topping up other funds that directly impact our boys.
How can I make a difference?
Help us get this fund off the ground!
One off donations are well received and you can be assured that your generosity will reach areas most in need. However, this is an ongoing need and so if you are able to, we would be so grateful if you could make a recurring donation.
Remember if you are a South African taxpayer, all donations are tax deductible. We will send you a Section 18a following receipt of your donation and confirmation of your details.
If you are a US taxpayer and you would like to benefit from IRS tax relief, follow the link below:
If you are a US Taxpayer, we have the facility for you to give in US Dollars and potentially benefit from IRS tax relief. We are in partnership with a Not-For-Profit (NFP) organisation, the Good Shepherd Ministries.
This nonprofit is set up with education as a primary goal. The IRS official name is
- Good Shepherd Ministries International
- IRS EIN number is 330469882
You will be taken to the bespoke Michaelhouse payment portal provided by Good Shepherd. It will look like this:
IMPORTANT:
- Please ensure you fill in the ‘memo’ section so we are aware of your wishes.
If you would like to discuss further, prior to donating, please email us at
There are two ways:
- Bank Transfer
- Direct Debit
Bank Transfer
Make a bank transfer to the following details:
Account Name: Michaelhouse Banking Authority: Standard Bank Account Number: 052211002 Branch Code: 057525 SWIFT address: SBZA ZA JJ
Direct Debit
If you wish to make a recurring gift via direct debit, please fill in this form:
MHS-Donor Debit Form-version Feb 2023.pdf
Once you have made a donation, please send an email to:
Bronwyn Cramer (Finance Team and Trust Administrator): BroCra@michaelhouse.org | 0027 (0) 33 234 1145
In the email, please confirm:
Donation amount
What you would like us to do with the donation
For S18a, your full name and full address including postcode.