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We aspire to amplify Parker’s culture of philanthropy because we care so deeply and intentionally about its mission and people, and have a responsibility to foster the joy and wonder our students experience every day.
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STUD CENTE Annual giving provides critical resources. When you make Parker a philanthropic priority, you ensure the experience is distinctive and accessible to our students today—and for generations to come.
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REP Reputation is built slowly and steadily through each deed, word, and action. It must be backed up by strong leadership, integrity, and results. It’s not what we say about ourselves; it’s what others say about us. At Parker, we know that our reputation for developing young leaders with strength of character and a global perspective is the result of delivering on our mission, each and every day. Your philanthropic support makes it possible for us to fulfill this mission.
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The philanthropic support from Parker parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, and parents of alumni make up most of the difference between what tuition covers and the actual cost of educating each student.
The difference is $4,700 per student. Enhancements to educational offerings, faculty professional development, facilities, and financial assistance expand the margin of excellence and make the Parker experience unique.
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EVERY STU IS SUBSIDIZ (even students who do not qualify for financial assistance)
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The School’s policy is to keep tuition increases low so that a Parker education is accessible to a broad range of families. But tuition falls short of the true cost of a Parker education, covering 91 percent. Philanthropy helps to close that gap.
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WHERE YOU COME IN.
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Tuition and Fees ($59,820.000)
YOUR GIFT HERE
When you say yes to supporting Parker, you make a powerful statement to our internal and external communities that you care deeply about our
educational program, culture, and mission. Families are asked during the fiscal year to make at least one gift, of any amount, to the initiative that speaks to them. The School does not expect families to make multiple gifts unless different initiatives are important to them.
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IMPACT OF YOUR ANNUAL GIFT.
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Ensure qualified students have access to a Parker education. Gala Fund-a-Scholarship or Financial Assistance Endowment
Encourage the professional development, recruitment, and creativity of faculty. Day of Giving or Faculty Endowment
Provide opportunities for students to grow and develop their passions. General Endowment or Program Endowment
Elevate the Parker experience for every student. Gala Sponsorship, General Endowment, or Senior Class Family Gift
In addition to annual giving, at times there are special campaigns that provide opportunities to support special initiatives. Gifts to endowment are invested permanently and support students every year thereafter. All other gifts are put to work this year.
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WHO GIVES?
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ALUMNI
Our goal is 100% participation.
PARENTS GRANDPARENTS FACULTY AND STAFF PARENTS OF ALUMNI FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL Donors can be recognized in multiple constituencies.
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EVERYONE IS RECOGNIZED. Leadership Circle $50,000 – $99,999 Founders Circle $25,000 – $49,999 Centennial Circle $10,000 – $24,999 Head of School Circle $5,000 – $9,999 Window Society $2,500 – $4,999 Lancer Society $1,000 – $2,499 Brown and Gold Society $500 – $999 Teal Society Gifts up to $499 Ask your employer if they offer a matching gift program. You may be able to double or triple your gift. Donors are recognized for the total amount of their contributions, including matching funds. 16 | FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL
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NOW WHAT? MAKE YOUR GIFT. ONLINE www.francisparker.org/givenow MAIL Francis Parker School Advancement Office 6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111 PHONE 858/874-3372 ESTATE PLAN Structure a contribution through a will or trust to have an impact in the future. www.francisparker.org/plannedgiving
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Francis Parker School is a
non-profit organization.
Gifts of any amount support the School’s mission and are fully tax-deductible (minus any goods and services). The fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. GUIDE TO PHILANTHROPY | 19
THANK YOU.
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Your investment and the collective power of everyone’s support advances the mission
as far as the mind can see.
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$2.1 million
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Guide to Philanthropy published in 2026
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