Welcome from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Thank you!
On behalf of Head of School, Kevin McHenry, and all of us at St. Andrew’s College, I thank you for your support and commitment to our school. For over 125 years, our loyal and generous Andrean community has uplifted St. Andrew’s and our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries of your support.
Together, we have created a place of extraordinary learning and growth, one that is rich in tradition and made complete by a spirited community of Old Boys, families, and friends. To be part of this remarkable story, and to help shape the next 125 years, is both an honour and a privilege.
One of the meaningful ways we celebrated this milestone was through the launch of the SAC 125 Paver Stones. We are delighted by your enthusiastic response, as more than 130 stones have already been dedicated along the Quad between our boarding houses. page 5 of this report showcases our progress and the engraving process, which was completed in July. We look forward to growing this program and dedicating more stones each year to support our Legacy Campaign and the SAC Endowment.
Looking ahead, another historic milestone awaits us. September 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of our move from Toronto to Aurora in 1926. For a century, this spectacular campus has been home to generations of boys and an essential backdrop for the Andrean experience. Occasions like these offer an opportunity for reflection and appreciation for how the campus has evolved over the past 100 years. I am reminded how fortunate we are to have a beautiful 126-acre property that combines our original buildings, with their Georgian-era style architecture, and our modern academic and athletic facilities that serve the needs of today’s students.
While investment in our campus and facilities is an ongoing priority, in 2019, we made a purposeful shift in our primary fundraising efforts from capital endeavours to our current Legacy Campaign. This initiative is strengthening our endowment and planned gift portfolios, ensuring annual funding for financial aid, prizes and awards, and programmatic enhancements continues to grow. The impact on our students is immediate and significant. The results are inspiring. As you’ll see on page 3, we now dedicate over $3.5 million annually to financial aid and have established many new endowments that directly enrich the student experience.
As we move closer to our $100-million campaign goal, I extend my sincere gratitude for your belief in our mission and continued generosity. The passion of this community is inspiring. Together, we are building a bold future for St. Andrew’s College.
Yours truly,
Nicholas Weedon ’02 Executive Director of Advancement President, St. Andrew’s College Foundation
FUNDRAISING FACTS & FIGURES 2023-2025
TOTAL FUNDRAISING
2023-2024: $2,900,000
2024-2025: $3,600,000
Total: $6,500,000
FUNDING BY CAMPAIGN:
Annual Programs & Traditions: $1,900,000
Capital Projects: $900,000
Endowment: $3,700,000 $6,500,000
GIVING BY CONSTITUENCY:
Old Boys: $2,600,000 40%
Current Parents: $3,000,000 46%
Alumni Parents: $500,000 8%
Staff & Friends: $400,000 6% $6,500,000 100% TOP
TOP 5 ENDOWMENT FUNDS BY NUMBER OF GIFTS:
1) General Scholarship Fund
2) Charlie B. Edwards and Class of 1970 Bursary Fund
3) Old Boys Bursary Fund
4) Perrier Scholarship Fund
5) Geoff Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund
Current Parents Old Boys Alumni Parents Staff & Friends
SAC ENDOWMENT FUND
Market Value & Disbursement – last 20 years
2025 $53,712,393 $1,813,123
2024 $47,323,657 $1,683,416
2023 $42,406,150 $1,619,212
2022 $38,112,957 $1,566,263
2021 $40,797,370 $1,463,800
2020 $34,561,826 $1,408,551
2019 $34,478,650 $1,341,448
2018 $32,777,955 $1,310,642
2017 $32,095,502 $1,255,337
2016 $30,431,865 $1,159,680
2015 $29,965,840 $1,059,973
2014 $28,560,885 $978,114
2013 $25,090,430 $930,564
2012 $22,919,278 $901,697
2011 $23,514,730 $889,868
2010 $21,334,855 $895,736
2009 $20,201,550 $882,353
2008 $22,715,098 $899,387
2007 $18,631,745 $845,000
2006 $17,841,074 $530,000
LEGACY CAMPAIGN UPDATE
The Legacy Campaign endeavours to support and give opportunity to the young men of St. Andrew’s, both today and in the future. Growing our Endowment Fund makes a St. Andrew’s education more affordable, enhances the traditions and programs that make us who we are, and provides overall long-term financial strength and security. As our endowment grows, so, too, does its annual disbursement to the College, making your gift to the Legacy Campaign one that truly keeps on giving.
PROGRESS THEN
Our goal is $100M in combined assets: Endowment Fund + Planned Gifts. At launch in the fall of 2019, we had a combined total of $66.9M. As of this report, we are pleased to report that we have accumulated over $97.7M – well on our way to our goal and completion by 2025!
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Campaign Launch (Nov. 2019) as at June 30, 2025
Fund (Market Value) $34,475,000 $53,694,824
$66,375,000 $97,685,362
Since Legacy Campaign Launch (2019) 2025
NOW
OLD BOY GATHERINGS AROUND THE GLOBE...
Greg Miklas ’76 and his son, David ’07, in the Memorial Chapel
Donor Profile
Like father, like son: For Greg Miklas ’76, and his son, David ’07, giving back is the family way.
Greg Miklas ’76 has experienced first-hand the profound value of a St. Andrew’s College education, not only through his transformative years as a student but also through seeing his son, David ’07, graduate from SAC.
“This is the school that I have to give a lot of credit to: the study habits, the camaraderie – and a well-rounded education,” reflects Greg. “I needed a structured school, and that’s what St. Andrew’s gave me.”
Greg is deeply appreciative of the opportunity his parents provided him to attend SAC, particularly given that his brothers, Brian ’78 and Paul ’80, also enjoyed the benefits of an SAC education. This sense of gratitude is evident in David’s reflections.
“This school is just different. The emotions it evokes every time you come on the campus are hard to explain,” David says.
“It’s almost like a second home,” adds Greg.
The Miklas family’s connection to St. Andrew’s spans generations, and that legacy also extends to their philanthropic endeavours.
“When David was born, I joined the foundation board at York Central Hospital [now Mackenzie Health]. We implemented numerous programs and events to successfully raise funds for the foundation,” recalls Greg.
His history of giving to SAC predates David – Greg’s first gift to St. Andrew’s came ten years after graduation. He has remained a loyal and steady supporter of the school in the decades that followed. David acknowledges that this family tradition of giving shaped his own approach to philanthropy.
“Even before my parents, seeing the philanthropic work my grandparents have done in the past paved the way for me to find my path on what I find important,” he says.
In 2016, David opted to donate a gift of life insurance through the planned giving program offered by the SAC Advancement Office. This unique arrangement allows the St. Andrew’s College Foundation to share the premium payments, resulting in a larger gift upon David’s passing while recognizing him for the full value during his lifetime.
“With St. Andrew’s covering half of the premium payments and the added benefit of a charitable tax receipt on my portion, I was able to leave a $250,000 legacy gift with minimal effort. It was incredibly impactful for me,” says David, adding it’s a powerful way to combine his contribution with his parents’ gifts and, together, make meaningful, lasting contributions to the school.
As David nears the completion of his first policy, he has already committed to a second gift of life insurance.
In 2020, Greg took out a similar policy, further demonstrating that philanthropy is a shared commitment for the Miklas family.
David and Greg emphasize that decisions about giving are made collectively within their families. For Greg, this includes his wife, Linda, while for David, it is a shared process with his wife, Kate, and eventually, it will involve their daughter, Maxine, born in August 2024.
“We make decisions together each year on where we want to put money,” says David. “This is important for Kate and me to instill in Max as she gets older.”
Life insurance is David’s business, too: he is a partner with Firstbrook Miklas Insurance Group. Drawing on his industry knowledge, he is particularly passionate about encouraging younger Andreans to consider joining SAC’s planned giving program. “It’s a great example of how they can get started, and the matching program is an incredible way for alumni to double their legacy gift.”
For both Greg and David, their commitment to SAC is ultimately an expression of gratitude for the opportunities the school has provided their family.
“We’ve all been successful in our own rights, not only from a career perspective but also in being good citizens. I believe that all comes back to the foundational years we spent here,” says David.
Greg adds, “Over the years, I’ve seen this school grow. One has to feel very proud of the people that have taught here and the past Andreans who have given their time to help nurture the school to where it is today. I don’t think anything compares to St. Andrew’s.” X
