Cascades Academy Annual Fund 2022-23

Dear Friends,

What a joy it was to celebrate our 20th Anniversary! Reuniting our incredible community of alumni, families, and friends brought back two decades of collective memories. At events throughout the school year, friendships were forged and rekindled. It was profoundly rewarding to reflect on how far we’ve come.

So many of you made gifts to honor this milestone year. Because of your generosity, we can enhance the student experience well beyond what’s possible with only tuition dollars. An impressive 21% of last year’s budget came from your philanthropy.

One of the brightest spots of our giving report is our bump in giving participation. 91% of our current families made a gift, while 100% of our faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees gave. That overwhelming vote of confidence in our mission, coming from the people who know us best, means as much to school leadership as the largest gifts we receive.

Thanks to your support, we fulfilled our objectives for the year. We continued to grow our commitment to a diverse student body. Tuition assistance allowed 28% of our students to attend Cascades Academy – a higher-than-average ratio for independent schools nationwide. And as we grow and diversify, we double-down on our commitment to cultivating a sense of belonging for every single child.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we sincerely thank you for caring enough to support our school’s mission and vision. You’ve set a strong foundation for our next 20 years.

With sincere gratitude,

Sally Audette Head of School Chair, Board of Trustees

Julie Amberg

YOUR IMPACT:

Total dollars raised (including auction): $1,275,571 Auction: $309,347

GIVING PARTICIPATION RATES

Current Families 91% Board of Trustees 100% Faculty/Staff 100%

CLASSES WITH 100% FAMILY GIVING: Pre-K 1st Grade 2nd Grade

Number of students who received tuition assistance: 66 Average amount of each award: $12,938

Overall faculty salary increase from FY20 to FY23: 23.7%

FY23 BUDGET

July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

1 new basketball hoops

4

new traveling bus

2 new faculty/staff positions to grow enrollment & programs years celebrated for the school

20

MANY other campus and program enhancements.

REVENUE EXPENSES

21% 76% TUITION & FEES

PHILANTHROPY AUXILLARY

3%

69% SALARIES, BENEFITS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

12%

OPERATIONS

2%

17% BUILDINGS & GROUNDS AUXILLARY

LEAVING A LEGACY

Written by Chloe Green, Class of 2016

With a career spanning over four decades in education, Blair Jenkins has made an indelible impact on the lives of countless students and educators. After serving as the Head of School at Cascades Academy from 2009 to 2016, she has continued her commitment to its community by joining its Board of Trustees. Now, she is forging a lasting legacy with a generous bequest in her will, a provision that designates a donation to be given to the school after her death, aiming to support its mission for years to come.

For Blair and her husband, Steve, the decision to make a bequest to Cascades Academy was natural. With no children of their own, they saw an opportunity to invest in an institution they sincerely believe in and one that holds a special place in their hearts. Blair explains that of all the institutions she’s worked in, “Cascades Academy is the school in which we believe the most. We feel our gift can have the largest impact there.”

Blair’s ultimate hope is that this transformational gift will enable the school to further cultivate its strong academic community, attracting students and teachers who love the institution as much as she and Steve do and who will carry its values wherever they may go. She envisions a world made better by the caring, climate-conscious, and positively engaged individuals nurtured by Cascades Academy.

Recalling her time at the school, Blair’s memories are filled with the faces of happy, active, and engaged students and teachers. She cherishes the positive and caring

learning environment that fosters growth and development. “The teachers know they not only teach a subject but help individual students grow into adolescents and adults who will contribute positively to their communities,” she remarks.

Blair’s deep respect for current Head of School Julie Amberg’s leadership and the unwavering support of the Board further solidified her decision to make the generous donation. Her confidence in the school being in excellent and capable hands adds to her assurance of its bright and promising future.

Through her legacy, Blair Jenkins exemplifies the true spirit of philanthropy. Her generosity will continue to shape the lives of future students, teachers, and communities, exemplifying the profound impact a single gift can have on shaping the world for the better.

Cascades Academy is the school in which we believe the most. We feel our gift can have the largest impact there.

DONOR RECOGNITION

July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

$1 - $499

Anonymous

Jill and Jason Adams

Joseph Andrew and Lisa Ruff

Brian and Rachel Austin

Dave and Emily Bachofner

The Baird Family

Mrs. Judy Baldwin

The Bikszer Family

John and Elizabeth Bokish

Brooks Booker and Tierney O’Dea Booker

Adriana Boylan

Rebecca Bressman

Julie Brink

Fritz and Molly Brumder

Marcia Capp

Steve and Jean Carlton

Jessi Christiansen

Jennifer Delahunty

Dominic and Kathleen Demarco

Evan Dougherty

Bryan and Alexandra Du Toit

Jason and Cynthia Eckhoff

Michael Edwards and Leah Rapaport

Egan & Miscovich Family

Dr. Anne-Marie Eklund

Loren and Autumn Elkins

The Erickson Family

THE CASCADES SOCIETY

Steve & Blair Jenkins

FY23 giving includes all cash gifts, auction sponsorships and auction paddle raises.

Jacob and Elissa Feuerman

Ken and Theresa Floyd

Mark Francken

Kevin and Julie Frederick

Bill Futrell

Tory and Megan Garcia

Katherine Green

Ben and Meagan Greenough

Andrew and Rachael Greenwalt

Dr. Peter Greenwalt and Dr. Barbara

Baetz-Greenwalt

Jim and Judy Hanes

Brian Hickey and Brooke Riemer

John and Patricia Holm

Tim and Kristi Holmberg

Taylor and Clarcie Howell

Mandy Hullander

Steve Jansen and Heather Marks

Larry and Rita Johnson

Steve Johnson and Marti Fields Johnson

Stephen Junkins and Beth Jacobi

Frank and Lori Karli

The Kelley Family

The Kerkmann Family

Rachel Kirk

Joshua Klaus and Margi Hoffman

Gregoire and Kristine Klees

Robert and Dale Klein

Andy and Judy Kline

Knife River

Marjorie Langton

David Laursen

Rob and Jeannie Livingston

Jennifer Luebke

Ryan and Heidi Marlinghaus

Quinn Martell

Jenae McCarroll

Randy and Jan McClellan

Colin and Cecilia McCusker

Buck McKenna and Anna Woodsmall

Katie McKinney

Amy Meadow

Erin Merz and Patrick Orr

David and Michelle Metz

Elizabeth Mishler

Rose Moisan

Aaron and Chelsea Moorhead

Yvonne Nabbefeld

Matthew and Stacy Nahlik

Lisa and Basim Nasr

Mr. and Mrs. Neumann

Hailee Newman

Richard and Deborah O’Neil

Patrick Oldham

The Oliveto Family

Brian and Linda Opdycke

LEADERSHIP GIVING

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Julie Amberg and Mathias Perle

Bend Equine Medical Center

Deborah Martell Art

Brett and Laura Hazlett

Curtis and Jennifer Lynn

Andrew Mahlstedt

Scott Oliphant

Scott and Akiko Oncken

Pratt and Heidi Rather

The Sandgren Family

John and Holly Sereni

Andrew and Emily Smith

THANK YOU!

COMMUNITY GIVING

$1 - $499 Continued

Virginia Pabst

The Patel Family

Yon and Nicole Perullo

John Phillips

Jane Pierie

James Reigner and Stephanie Letersky

Jim and Jackie Reinhart

Summer Robbins

Sam and Amanda Roberts

Doris Ruff

Kyle and Nicole Sandburg

Bernie Schiffer

Jason and Becca Schroeder

The Schweppe Family

Frank and Yvette Scott

Jeannette Scott

Shawn and Bernadette Shilliam

Jody and Stanley Smith

The Smithers Family

Paul Snape

Barbara Steege

Tom and Mary Taft

Seth and Stacey Taylor

Andrea Thomas

Kristian and Heather Thordarson

Cliff Triplett and Merry Fiore

Jeremy and Emilie Tufts

The Vealitzek Family

Jim and Sharon Vroman

Susan Kinder and Dave Vealitzek

Dylan Waring

Jan Webb

Jeff Wenger and Casey Collins

The Wilcox Family

Jeff and Sarah Witt

Scott and Jamie Wolf

Frederick and Brittany Wood

Jacob and Donna Zollinger

$500- $999

Anonymous

Pete and Alicia Covell

Everett and Alyson Dahl

John and Kate Darden

Dermatology Health Specialists

Gabriel and Susan Farkas

Mike Hagan and Erin Branson Hagan

The Sharp Family

Kevin and Angie Shaw

Taco Del Mar

$1,000 - $2,499

Anonymous

Rob Arthurs and Lisa Vioni-Arthurs

Nate August and Courtney Anders

Andy Caplan and Julie Sheppard

Frank and Charlene Ciannella

Raymond and Irene Cole

John and Emily Connor

Donna Elliot

Larry and Anki Gelb

Matthew and Jaymee Giddings

David and Marita Glodt

Bryant and Blake Green

Tim and Jenny Green

Andrew and Melissa Griffiths

Tom and Peggy Hansen

Hennebery Eddy Architects

Tory James

Steve and Blair Jenkins

Michael Kelly and Amy Swano

Lo and Holly Klein

Jesse and Carol Laird

Anna and Clare Langford

Michael and Brittany Mallin

Andrew and Mia Neeb

Prelude Strategy Consulting

Mr. Daniel Rather

Dr. Dean Sharpe and Marlis Beier

Tumbleweed Toys

Dan and Teri Weber

David and Helen Whistler

Tammy and Oliver Wisco

$2,500 - $4,999

Jeffrey and Laura Breit

Matt and Leigh Capozzi

Micah Carlson and Heather Halvorson

Darren Hansen

Derek and Peggy Hayner

Charlie and Linda Naftalin

Mark and Suzanne Peterson

Jay and Melanie Rathe

Chris and Renee Ruder

Solena Estate

Mark Stamler and Nora Takla

Wild Plum Properties

100% THE HUNDRED PERCENTERS

Classes that achieved 100% giving from every family in their grade

Pre-Kindergarten

First Grade (Class of 2034)

Second Grade (Class of 2033)

$10,000 - $24,999

Anonymous

Adam and Sally Audette

Patrick and Tanya Buchanan

Terry Causey

Tom and Megan Connor

Robert Costello and Jandi Kelly

Jill and Larry Edwards

Eric and Sandra Etherington

Richard and Susan Fox

Chuck and Barbara Johnson

Brant Mellor and Wendy Krebs Mellor

Tiffany Mendenhall

Rick Oncken

Mary Ann Peoples/

The Boyd Family Foundation

The Peoples Family/

The Boyd Family Foundation

Subaru of Bend

$25,000+

Bill and Mary Estelle Amberg

The Callaghan Family

Ken deLaski and Sarah Goracke/ deLaski Family Foundation

Wesley and Kim Garner

Tyler and Sarah Hauth

Bob Komin and Charlie Hays

Tim and Lisa Kerns

Peter Read

Samantha Richardson

Steve and Carrie VanRoekel