Making Exceptional Possible

Everyone in the Pinewood community! Parents, faculty, staff, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, former faculty and staff all come together each year to support Pinewood by contributing to this critical effort.

Pinewood is committed to ensuring that a Pinewood education remains accessible to all qualified students. Fundraising through the Annual Fund First helps us keep tuition at a rate that is competitive with our peers and supports an inclusive community. It also allows families to make a tax-deductible contribution to defray the actual cost of a Pinewood education – charging the full cost of tuition would not provide this opportunity.

Every family at Pinewood is encouraged to participate in the Annual Fund First (AFF) in a way that is meaningful to them. Every gift, whether large or small, makes the difference. Pinewood strives for participation from all current parents, trustees, faculty, and staff. Leadership giving starts at $2,500 and is one of the ways to make a significant impact on the daily experience of all Pinewood students. Gifts to the AFF range from $15-$100K. We hope that every family will give at a level commensurate with their financial ability. Every gift, no matter the size, is important in achieving our goal.

The Annual Fund First Campaign runs from September 22nd to December 31st. In the fall, you will receive a letter requesting your support for the AFF. We encourage you to make your gift or pledge by December 31st as donations can be put to immediate use. You may also receive a follow-up email from parent volunteers, our AFF Ambassadors, who may reach out to you as a reminder to make your gift or pledge and answer any questions you may have. Pledges to the Annual Fund are made payable by May 31st of each school year so you can pledge your gift at any point and pay on or before May 31st, if you prefer.

Leadership giving begins at $2,500 and is one of the ways to make a significant impact on the daily experience of Pinewood students.

Many employers participate in a matching gifts program as an employee benefit. Matching gifts allow you to double or in some cases triple your contributions to the school. Please contact your Human Resources Department for guidelines and forms. You will be recognized by Pinewood School for the sum total of your family's gift AND any corporate match given in your name. You can also visit the matching gifts page on the Pinewood website to check if your employer does gift matching. Use the link below to see if your employer will double your donationMany employers participate in a matching gifts program as an employee benefit. Matching gifts allow you to double or in some cases triple your contributions to the school. Please contact your Human Resources Department for guidelines and forms. You will be recognized by Pinewood School for the sum total of your family's gift AND any corporate match given in your name. You can also visit the matching gifts page on the Pinewood website to check if your employer does gift matching. Use the link below to see if your employer will double your donation.

Yes! Pinewood hosts the following events to thank and recognize our leadership donors:

President Circle Reception

Donors at the President’s Circle levels of $2,500 and above are invited to the President's Circle Reception in the fall of the following year, hosted by the Development Office and school President to thank them for their generosity. Every year, we welcome 250 families to this appreciation event.

Ad Astra Society Reception

Donors at the Ad Astra Society level, with gifts of $10,000+, are invited to the Ad Astra Society Reception in fall of the following year. This event is hosted by the President and Head of School, Scott Riches and the Pinewood Board of Directors and features faculty, alumni and student speakers.