2025-2026 Forest Ridge Fund

The Forest Ridge Fund is the heart of our school’s fundraising efforts, directly supporting the school’s critical needs. Like most Independent Schools, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a Forest Ridge education, and this fund bridges that crucial gap, ensuring that every student benefits from exceptional teachers, innovative learning opportunities, and a safe and inspiring environment.

Our community—parents, alumni, grandparents, friends, faculty, and staff—plays a vital role in making this possible. By contributing to the Forest Ridge Fund, you provide the exceptional experiences that make our school special.

Designating your gift helps guide how it is applied within the school’s budget. All Annual Fund gifts are unrestricted in nature, meaning they support the school’s operating needs while strengthening the program you select. For example, a gift designated to the Arts helps offset the annual costs of running and enhancing our arts programs, freeing resources for other essential areas and keeping tuition dollars focused on our mission.

While we honor all donor designations, Forest Ridge may redirect funds if a program becomes fully funded or if priorities shift during the year, ensuring every gift is used responsibly and where it will have the greatest impact on students.

The Forest Ridge Fund is the heart of our school’s fundraising efforts, directly supporting the school’s critical needs. Like most Independent Schools, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a Forest Ridge education, and this fund bridges that crucial gap, ensuring that every student benefits from exceptional teachers, innovative learning opportunities, and a safe and inspiring environment.

Through areas such as student community building, enhanced technology for integrative learning, and campus renewal and enrichment, the Forest Ridge Fund supports all aspects of the student experience.

Every gift makes a difference. Collectively all gifts add up to make a significant impact.

Gifts range in size from $25 to $25,000+. For those who are able, we encourage joining the Head’s circle beginning with a personal gift of $3,000 or a combined gift of $4,500 with corporate matching.

Yes! Gifts to the Forest Ridge Fund are 100% tax-deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code whereas tuition is not. Please consult your tax professional regarding your individual tax circumstances.

Please make your gift or pledge by December 30th, 2025. Your generosity will be counted towards your family’s participation in this year’s fund.

Pledges that are made by December 30th, 2025 can be paid anytime before June 1, 2026.