AMONG US
WHY WE NEED HEROES Pacific Ridge School depends on the Annual Fund for revenue beyond tuition to support an
Who gives to the Annual Fund?
YOU CAN BE OUR HERO You don’t need a cape or superpowers to be our hero... just support the Annual Fund! Please make supporting
outstanding learning environment. As is the case
Pacific Ridge a philanthropic priority and give to the
at virtually all independent schools, tuition and fees
best of your ability. Participation by a 100% of our
do not cover the full cost of educating students.
families is our primary goal. All gifts are gratefully
The Annual Fund helps close this gap, moderates tuition increases, and keeps a Pacific Ridge education accessible to the widest range of qualified applicants possible.
ANNUAL FUND GIFTS HELP US:
Heroes do!
received and recognized in the Annual Report. In addition, leadership gifts will be separately acknowledged in the Annual Report and during special receptions and events throughout the year.
LEADERSHIP GIVING SCHOLARS CIRCLE
$50,000 +
FOUNDERS FELLOW
$25,000 - $49,999
•R ecruit and retain exemplary faculty
HARKNESS SOCIETY
$10,000 - $24,999
• E nsure high quality arts, athletic, global
GLOBAL ADVOCATE
$5,000 - $9,999
2007 CLUB
$2,000 - $4,999
•P rovide students with innovative classroom technology and equipment
travel, and service learning programs
Find Out How
4 STEPS TO
BECOMING A PRS HERO STEP 1
STEP 2
GET EXCITED TO WEAR THE CAPE.
CHOOSE A GOOD DEED YOU CAN REPEAT.
What excites you about Pacific Ridge? Annual Fund gifts strengthen every aspect of the school, making your child’s whole experience even better.
Annual Fund gifts are needed each year to help cover the school’s operating budget. Think about an amount you can give that is sustainable over time.
STEP 3
SELECT HOW TO USE YOUR POWER.
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STEP 4 SEE YOUR GIFT IN ACTION... AND FEEL SUPER!
CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD
STOCK TRANSFERS
Online with credit card at pacificridge.org/waystogive
Gifts of appreciated securities can be beneficial for tax purposes.*
To send by mail, please use our pre-addressed envelopes or download our gift form and send to:
MATCHING GIFTS
Early donations and pledges
Increase the size of your overall support through corporate matching gift programs. Matching gifts are counted toward donor giving levels.
help the school plan for a
Checks should be made out to “Pacific Ridge School.”
Pacific Ridge School Attn. Philanthropy Office 6269 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad, CA 92009
RECURRING GIFTS Set up automatic credit card payments online as a convenient way to spread the financial impact of giving over longer periods of time.
All Annual Fund gifts are used in the year they are received.
successful year.
WIRE TRANSFERS Pacific Ridge can receive substantial electronic fund transfers from international or domestic accounts.* To make a gift or learn more about how you can support the school, please visit pacificridge.org/waystogive.
* For information on stock or wire transfers or to make credit card gifts by phone, please email athompson@pacificridge.org or call 760-448-9883.
BE A HERO TODAY! OUR MISSION
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In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.