Fundraising events / gala
From time to time, the School will hold a largescale fundraising event, such as a Gala, which can provide substantial fundraising revenue through live and silent auctions and/or a paddle raise. Net proceeds are allocated to a strategic or operational purpose that is determined collaboratively by the Board, the School, and the Gala Committee. This typically allows for an extra-budgetary expense, such as the Summit Gymnasium renovation in 2023, or to support a specific fundraising priority, such as tuition assistance in 2022 and 2024.
Annual Fund
The Annual Fund is the school’s highest-priority fundraising effort each year. It provides unrestricted, flexible funding that supports approximately 6% of the operating budget and ensures that we can:
Offer competitive salaries and professional growth & development opportunities for our faculty and staff,
Extend financial assistance to qualified students whose families cannot afford the full RA/LP tuition,
Maintain our beautiful campuses and facilities,
Patriot Legacy Fund
The Patriot Legacy Fund is an endowed fund that was established by the families of the Class of 2017 to provide tuition assistance to qualified students with financial need. Annually supported by Grade 8 families whose gifts are made to honor their graduates and commemorate their RA experience, this meaningful fund also continues to be augmented by alumni and their families.
Continually review and improve our technology and security offerings, and Provide the many opportunities that make us uniquely RA/LP.
The School’s fiscal year runs from July 1st through June 30th each year. Gifts made within this period will count in that year ’ s fundraising totals. Each fall, we publish a Gratitude Report that includes the donations received in the prior fiscal year and details of what they helped accomplish.
Net Tuition & Fees
Other Income Annual Fund
Student & Parent Drives
Student Fundraising
Lemonade Stand: Service Learning
8th-Grade Candy Sales (Fall
Family Day & Patriot Night)
ANNUAL FUND GIVING CIRCLES
$50,000+
$25,000-49,999
$10,000-24,999
$5,000-9,999
$1,000-4,999
RAPA-initiated Activities
Faculty & Staff Appreciation
Holiday Bazaar
Event Tickets
Bake Sales & Swag Sales
RAPA fundraising helps underwrite the Parents Association’s annual activities, including several community-building events held throughout the year and a significant portion of the Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week offerings. RAPA occasionally will invest in specific projects around campus, as well, such as improving the Summit Garden and making the OCC Patio a welcoming space for teachers and staff.
$1-999
“Contributing is
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giving back and helping RA continue to provide an exceptional experience for every child.”
Current Parents
To make your gift today, scan the QR code below, or visit: ridgefieldacademy.org/support
