Guide to Philanthropy

GUIDE TO

Philanthropy

Our School was Built on

Generosity

A group of visionary San Diego families founded Pacific Ridge School in 2007 to meet the need for an exemplary secondary school in North County.

We offer distinctive programs like Harkness teaching, global travel, and service learning.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donations are critical to our mission.

Please join our tradition of philanthropy.

Your Support Makes an

Impact

As is the case at virtually all independent schools, tuition and fees do not cover the full cost of a Pacific Ridge education.

For more information on each of the priorities below and Planned Giving options, please visit pacificridge.org/giving or call 760.448.9849.

GIVING at Pacific Ridge

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Annual Fund — All In! Opportunity Scholarship Program

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General Endowment Capital Giving

BE ALL IN

for the Annual Fund The Annual Fund is our top priority, providing crucial resources beyond tuition throughout the year.

We ask every family to contribute meaningfully.

To keep tuition accessible, we rely on the Annual Fund to avoid deficits. Parent participation also helps secure outside funding.

Your fall gift or pledge (payable by June 30) helps bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of education.

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I donate to the Annual Fund because I believe in the transformative power of a PRS education. As a recipient of Tuition Assistance, this is my way of giving back to an institution that has given so much to me.”

— Dash Daniels ‘22

Leadership in Annual Giving Scholars Circle*

$50,000+

Founders Fellow*

$25,000 - $49,999

Harkness Society*

$10,000 - $24,999

Global Advocate

$5,000 - $9,999

2007 Club

$2,500 - $4,999

*Donors giving $10,000 or more annually (includes Opportunity Scholarship and Endowment), with at least $2,500 to the Annual Fund, will be recognized at the appropriate giving level in the Annual Report.

Employer matched programs also count toward leadership levels.

Campaign contributions are recognized separately.

CREATE Extraor

Opportunity Scholarship Program

Established in 2011, the Opportunity Scholarship Program at Pacific Ridge School supports up to 10 academically qualified first-generation college-bound students annually.

Our community proudly invests in this program to foster diversity and equity.

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Opportunity Scholars since OS program began

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Colleges & Universities

attended by graduated scholars

rdinary FUTURES “These students and graduates take advantage of the opportunities created through this program, and they change the trajectory for themselves and for their families. My family believes this is one of the most important ways to give to PRS. Imagine the impact on all our kids if everyone in our school community supported this program.”

— Matt Stoyka, Trustee, P ’26, ‘29

Watch the Opportunity Scholarship Panel Recap to Learn More

Endowment Gifts to endowment provide critical funding for our school’s long-term financial sustainability, protecting against rising costs and providing reliable income for the school.

Supporting the endowment is more than just giving back – it has an enduring impact and ensures the school’s long-term stability. We are proud to be part of something that helps Pacific Ridge succeed now and for future generations.”

— The Shen Family, P ’22, ‘25

Capital Giving Since 2007, the Pacific Ridge School community has raised nearly $100 million through capital giving, transforming our school into today’s vibrant campus.

Capital campaigns are targeted fundraising efforts for significant projects such as new buildings, renovations, or purchasing major equipment.

These donations are usually larger, one-time gifts and often involve multi-year pledges.

A History of

$12.5M

2007 - 2009

Founding Capital

Generosity $18 M

$11.4M

High School Building

Athletics Center

2009 - 2012

2011 - 2014

Shaping Lives

Breaking New Ground

Break a Sweat

$23.9M

$18M

$4.6M

2014 - 2018

Middle School & Arts Building

Breaking Through

2018 - 2021

2021 - 2024

Power of Us

Here to Stay

Innovation Center & Library

Endowment

We Welcome Your

Support

Volunteering Volunteers are essential to Pacific Ridge School and the Philanthropy Office! Whether you’re interested in supporting parent events, serving on committees, or being a Grade Level Ambassador for the Annual Fund, we welcome you. No prior training or specific skills are required — just a friendly smile and a desire to help.

For More Information: Barbara Edwards Executive Director of Philanthropy 760.448.9849

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Thank you for supporting the Annual Fund this fall with a gift or pledge (due June 30)

Allissa Thompson Associate Director, Annual Giving & Major Gifts 760.448.9883

In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.