The Campaign for Malvern Preparatory School

The Campaign for Malvern Preparatory School

100 YEARS

OF BROTHERHOOD AND BEYOND...

PRELIMINARY CASE FOR SUPPORT

CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT

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Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.

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— Saint Augustine

History Malvern Prep is the direct continuation of the academy program founded in 1842 by the Augustinians as the “preparatory” school for what is now Villanova University. The original academy building, built in 1848, is now called Alumni Hall and stands just behind the Chapel at Villanova.

The academy was named St. Nicholas of Tolentine Academy, and in 1922, the college program was expanded. The decision was made to remove the academy program from the college campus. About the same time, the Rosengarten family of Malvern planned to sell part of its holdings located on Warren Avenue and Paoli Pike. Thus in 1922, because of the Augustinian need and the availability of 143 acres in historic Chester County, the academy relocated to become Malvern Preparatory School.

Although only two buildings on the Rosengarten estate could be used for school purposes, Austin Hall (original farmhouse) and the St. Augustine Friary (farm building), they were more than ample in classroom and living space for the predominantly boarding student body of 19 and the original faculty of three Augustinians and a layman. In the intervening years, the original buildings were supplemented.

Today, the school’s 103-acre campus is home to a number of buildings, including academic facilities, O’Neill Sports Center, Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel, an outdoor classroom powered by solar panels, the Duffy Arts Center, The St. Augustine Center for Social Impact, playing fields and athletic facilities, two ponds used for scientific investigation, beautiful green spaces, and a community garden.

Embracing its earliest roots, Malvern Prep regards 1842 as its founding year and features it on the school seal. Malvern Prep celebrated its 175th anniversary during the 2016-2017 school year. In 2022-2023, Malvern will celebrate the centennial celebration of its history at its present location in Chester County.

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Augustinian Mission Malvern is a proud part of the Augustinian heritage that dates back to St. Augustine of Hippo (354 - 430 A.D.), a North African Christian, Priest, and Bishop. Augustine developed a spirituality and pedagogy that transcends his lifetime and was formally established in the 13th century when his followers, at the encouragement of the papacy, established the Order of St. Augustine (O.S.A.).

This order is now worldwide and came to the United States in 1796 with the arrival of Irish Friars to Philadelphia at St. Augustine Church. The American Province established a college and high school in Radnor Township in 1842 and named it Villanova College, in honor of the Spanish Augustinian Friar, St. Thomas

“ The values that Malvern teaches the boys in Truth, Unity, and Love is in every aspect of what they are learning.”

— Current Family

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of Villanova.

A Malvern Prep education is modeled after Saint Augustine’s approach to education as a journey, engaging in spiritual life, and search for truth - all experiences that transform the student.

“ There is a very

strong sense of brotherhood and you constantly see people helping each other out.

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— Current Student

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Where We’ve Been 2022 is the centennial anniversary of Malvern Preparatory School’s history in Chester County, and its 180th year as a school dating back to when it was originally founded as Villanova Prep on the campus of Villanova University.

Having lived through a financial crisis in 1975 which nearly shuttered the school, Malvern Prep is focused now on intentional measures to ensure the sustainability for the next 100 years and beyond.

We are indebted to the many great leaders who have led Malvern to the position we see ourselves today - Fr. Duffy, Mr. Jim Stewart, Fr. Flynn, Mr. Christian Talbot, and Fr. Reilly. All of these leaders brought talents to Malvern either in leadership, spirituality, or community building.

Academic Programming is stronger than ever and our pedagogy has created student leaders in the classroom and beyond.

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“ The amount of

opportunities that the boys have to grow and learn at

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Malvern is amazing.

— Alumnus

Where We’re Going It is time to focus on the next century for Malvern Prep and its financial sustainability, we are primed to become the leading Catholic, Independent, all-boys school in the Philadelphia area and philanthropy will be essential for that to happen.

A Campus Master Plan was recently completed with the help of input from our constituents. The plan provides a clear path forward in terms of our greatest physical plant needs for the longevity of the school, including:

- A central home for the Middle School - illustrating our commitment to young men in the pivotal adolescent years and preparing them for our Upper School.

- Upgrades and additions to our athletic facilities - demonstrating our commitment to student-athletes and enabling them to compete at the highest levels.

- Connect our campus to our surroundings and utilize the natural landscape to enhance the classroom experience - to beautify and use the entire 103 acres for instructional purposes.

A sound fiscal plan is as important as maintenance on any of our buildings.

- The programming at Malvern is at the core of what sets us apart from other area schools. Therefore an Endowment for specialized programming like Christian Service and Learning Support is essential to ensure the continuation of these programs.

- Financial Aid remains an area of need so that any student who wishes to attend

“ Every son is a hidden gem that parents sometimes cannot see - but send them to Malvern. Start early, don’t wait until 9th grade - start him in 6th and you will be amazed at what

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he will become.

— Current Family

Malvern is able to do so.

- We are focused on continued growth in our restricted and unrestricted funds, like The Malvern Fund, Friar Club, and EITC, which help to support faculty and student programming initiatives.

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Financial Sustainability Preserving Friar Brotherhood Endowment - $25 Million The continuation of our Augustinian mission for the next 100 years relies heavily on our ability to increase the financial sustainability of our school. A healthy endowment provides us long-term stability and the necessary resources to strategically create

Financial Aid Endowed Scholarships allow for students and families to attend Malvern Prep who otherwise would not be able to experience the lifelong gift of brotherhood. The ability to have a highly skilled and diverse student body is an essential component to providing a strong Augustinian education.

the best version of Malvern Prep that we

Endowed Student Programs

can through increased tuition assistance,

Athletics, Christian Service, and the Arts are just three

funded student programming, and attracting

examples of student programs that play a pivotal role in

and retaining highly qualified educators and

the education of our students. The ability to sustain these

administrators.

programs financially through endowment will not only ensure their presence on campus in perpetuity but will also increase the impact they have on our community and curriculum.

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The best part about Malvern is the influence the community has on who they [students] are

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ultimately becoming.

— Current Family

Endowed Faculty/Staff Positions Our faculty and staff are tasked with carrying out our mission every day by providing an extraordinary independent school experience while simultaneously preparing our students to lead meaningful lives grounded in Augustinian values. Endowed faculty/staff positions on campus will allow Malvern Prep to attract and retain topnotch educators and administrators and ensure that our students can continue to discover themselves, understand others, and make an impact in the larger world.

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Capital Projects Preparing Our Young Friars for Life Middle School/Student Counseling Center $14.5 Million Middle School students benefit from the team-based, project-inspired environment while acquiring critical skills for future success. As a result, they matriculate into our Upper School and serve as immediate community and class exemplars. They are the foundation from which we build the next great Malvern class of young men who lead with humility and heart.

Renovation of Tolentine Hall - $6.5 Million -E xtensive renovation and expansion of Tolentine Hall, which currently includes Counseling and Upper School classrooms -U pdated space would house and accommodate our entire Middle School -A defined commons space to be welcomed by MS Faculty and students -S pecific classrooms [design, furniture] that are most

A middle-school-aged Augustine was sent to Madaurus in an effort to transform his education

conducive to high-level teaching and learning at the

and establish a foundation for future pursuits. It worked, igniting a love for learning and setting

Middle School level

ablaze a tireless pursuit of mastery. Malvern Prep’s middle schoolers find themselves on a similar trajectory, albeit 1650 years later.

Our well-developed academic program needs a new and expanded venue. The current Middle School building, Good Counsel Hall, was built in 1922 and would require an exorbitant amount

- Black Friar Pond Classroom - $850,000

of money to renovate. The classrooms and adjoining spaces are not conducive to today’s young

- Stewart Hall Mezzanine - $850,000

male students nor are they aligned with our approach to project-based learning.

-C ourtyard between Tolentine Hall & Stewart Hall -

Counseling is at the foundation of our student experience and our highly personalized counseling program is one of the school’s greatest assets. Malvern’s student-to-counselor ratiois 30:1 considerably lower than the average in Pennsylvania, which stands at 395:1. This data point allows counselors to truly know student strengths and recognize opportunities.

Beginning in Middle School and lasting through 12th grade, our counselors strive to establish and maintain an open, active relationship between students, faculty, and parents. Our counseling team assists students in actively exploring and developing their academic gifts, athletic and fine arts talent, and interpersonal skills. The team works together to provide students with the academic and social support that is so critical during these years. By senior year, each student meets with a counselor on a weekly or biweekly basis to discuss their progress and seek any guidance needed as they contemplate choosing the right-fit college.

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Additional Projects for Middle School $3 Million

$650,000 - Amphitheater in Academic Quad - $650,000

College and Student Counseling Center $5 Million -P hysically relocate the counseling department to a more central location on campus, enabling it to be more accessible to our students.

- Seminar and administrative offices - A building that reflects students and Faculty

Stewart Hall

Tolentine Hall

“ The academics at Malvern allow you to improve and

to grow…there are a lot of ways to deepen your knowledge and understanding. I really think that’s what sets Malvern apart from other schools - that you’re able to have such

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a unique learning experience tailored to you.

Duffy Arts Center Preliminary Sketch: Student Counseling Center

Preliminary Sketch: Black Friar Pond Classroom

Black Friar Pond

— Current Student

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O’Neill Sports Center

Quigley Field

Athletics Pavilion, Aerial View

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The biggest thing that Malvern taught me is that there is not just one way to lead - people will respect you if you are confident and true to yourself just be who you are. Malvern gives you the tools to

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be whoever you want to be.

— Alumnus

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Capital Projects Supporting Student Athletes to Perform at Their Best Malvern Prep Athletics Turf Fields and Facilities - $10.5 Million Malvern Prep consistently fields one of the most successful athletic programs in the State of Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic Region. In recent years, the Friars have maintained a level of unprecedented excellence with nationally-recognized lacrosse, football, baseball, wrestling, and crew teams as well as student-athletes garnering numerous individual awards and committing to continue their athletic careers at some of the top colleges in the country.

Athletics is a true testament to our core values of Truth, Unity, and Love; for in

Renovation of Donald F. O’Neill ‘57 Sports Center - $5 Million - Upgrade of locker rooms - Upgrades to the Hornsleth Natatorium Pool Deck - Refinishing of basketball court - Renovation of main lobby

Turf Fields - $3.5 Million - Turf Installation of Fr. Flynn Field and Varsity Baseball Field - Enhance varsity & middle school athletics, intramural activities, and physical education classes

Construction of Athletics Pavilion - $2 Million

the spirit of competition, those values are most evident amongst our students.

- Circular atrium with indoor and outdoor seating space

The spirit of brotherhood is felt just as deeply and intrinsically on the field of play

- Men’s and women’s public bathrooms

as it is within any other platform on our campus. With that in mind, our focus on

- Two team strategy and film rooms/classrooms

our athletic facilities is paramount to our continuing ability to allow our students

- Office space for school administrator/supervisor

to both know themselves and each other more deeply.

- Varsity Locker Rooms - Football, Lacrosse, Baseball

Malvern Prep’s athletic facilities are heavily stressed, particularly Quigley Field and the Donald F. O’Neill Sports Center. Over 70 athletic teams in 18 different sports exist on campus, with 85% of our student body participating in athletics.

- Observation deck to view Quigley Field, Flynn Field, and Baseball Field - Indoor training space

A renovation of the O’Neill Sports Center, the installation of two additional turf fields, and the construction of a locker room facility with team strategy and film rooms would give all teams - varsity, non-varsity, intramural groups, and physical education classes the opportunity to participate year-round and without scheduling conflicts or weather interference.

Increases in enrollment and overall participation in athletics over the last 20 years

“ I knew walking in the door at Malvern that I was going to be expected to be a young man of integrity and responsibility.

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— Alumnus

have created a higher demand for locker room space for non-varsity sports and student activities. We are committed to offering athletic facilities that adequately reflect our commitment to student-athlete success.

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Financial Sustainability Impacting Our Students Now Annual Giving - $15 Million Every year, annual giving helps close the gap between tuition revenue and the true costs associated with educating Malvern Prep students. Every student benefits from annual giving in countless ways.

During this campaign, we will continue to cultivate and reinforce habits of annual giving to Malvern Prep, with a particular focus on increasing the number of donors who make gifts of $2,500 or more. Gifts to The Malvern Fund, Friar Club and EITC (Educational

“ By the time I got to graduation during my senior year, I knew exactly where I was going, what I wanted to do, and how I was going to get there, because

Improvement Tax Credit) Program create sustainability as well as an

Malvern gave me all of the tools I needed.

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— Alumnus

immediate impact on the everyday campus life of our students.

Up to $750,000

per taxable year per program 2 year commitment to the program

90% of donation

1 year commitment to the program

75% of donation The Malvern Fund As the single largest source of unrestricted gifts to Malvern Prep, The Malvern Fund allows the school the flexibility to distribute funds to the areas of greatest need. Your contribution will help ensure that Malvern Prep continues to provide leading teaching tools, technology, and resources for classrooms and students. Giving to The Malvern Fund is an important way to give back to Malvern Prep and helps our Catholic Augustinian community.

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Friar Club

EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit)

Gifts to the Friar Club enhance the

The EITC program at Malvern Prep allows for

development of our student-athletes, athletic

donors to designate their state tax dollars to tuition

programs and fuel the success of our teams.

assistance at Malvern Prep. EITC donors make a

Support of the Friar Club ensures the

Malvern Prep education possible to financially

continuation of a proud Augustinian athletic

deserving students and their families and provide

tradition on a regional and national level.

the lifelong gift of brotherhood.

The Campaign for Malvern Preparatory School $14.5 million

Middle School/Student Counseling Center Malvern

$10.5 million

Prep Athletics Turf Fields and Athletic Facilities

$25 million

Endowment

$15 million

Annual Giving

$65 million

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“ If you want that freedom for your son to explore and give them choices and experiences of different perspectives,

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you should send your son to Malvern.

— Current Family

418 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355-2707 www.malvernprep.org 484-595-1100