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Annual Fund

A mission-critical fundraising effort, Menlo’s Annual Fund provides 10% of the School’s operating budget each and every year.

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Our Annual Fund impacts every aspect of the School.

It’s the “margin of excellence” in everything we do.

Your gift to the Annual Fund helps Menlo create a challenging, engaging, and joyful experience for students that help prepare them to lead meaningful and impactful lives.

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Giving Levels 2023-2024 Annual Fund

The Annual Fund Supports

Transformative Academics

Technology and Innovation

Dynamic Creative Arts Offerings

Exceptional Athletic Programs

Extraordinary Faculty and Staff

Supportive Well-Being Initiatives

Engaging Student Life Programs

Maintaining our Campus, and much more!

 

Every Gift Matters

The School depends on the Annual Fund to contribute approximately 10% of the annual operating budget, which translates to $4.9 million in the 2023-2024 school year.

The Annual Fund is also a tangible representation of Menlo’s powerful community culture of philanthropy. In 2022-2023, 96% of our current parents and 92% of faculty and staff supported the Annual Fund, showing that they believe in the School and want to make a difference in each student’s Menlo experience. Every gift matters.

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At-a-Glance:
 The 2023-2024 Annual Fund

A mission-critical fundraising effort, Menlo’s Annual Fund provides 10% of the School’s operating budget each and every year.

 

Oct. 2

Annual Fund Kickoff

Nov. 15

Menlo Gives Day 

Nov. 30

Close of Annual Fund Campaign

May 31

Pledge Payments Due

 

2023-2024 Annual Giving Levels

  • Knights Order:
    • Platinum: $100,000+
    • Gold: $50,000 - $99,999
    • Silver: $25,000 - $49,999
  • Oak Grove: $15,000 - $24,999
  • Oak Tree: $10,000 - $14,999
  • Blue & Gold Circle*: $5,000 - $9,999
  • Booster: $2,500 - $4,999
  • Supporter: $1,000 - $2,499
  • Friend: Up to $1,000
  • Young Knights Club** $100+

*Donors at the Blue & Gold Circle level and above will be invited to our Donor Appreciation Event the following fall.

**Alumni who have graduated in the last ten years can join the Young Knights Club with a gift of $100+.

2023-2024 Annual Fund Committee

Co-Chairs - Kelly & Mike Ryerson

Class Captains:
2024 – Allison & Clint Chao and Diana & Brad Ekstrand
2025 – Aarti & Asheem Chandna
2026 – Robin & Jake Reynolds
2027 – Jenny & Matt Brokaw
2028 – Lara & Andrew Housser
2029 – Amy & Grady Burnett
2030 – Emily & Greg Waldorf

Bilingual Captain:
Viridiana Lourdes

Faculty/Staff Chairs:
Faculty – Joe McDonald, Matthew Nelson, Cara Plamondon
Staff – Frances Ferrell, JoAnn Meagher

Associate Director of Development, Annual Giving:
Katrina Sitter
AssociateDirector of Development, Alumni Relations:
Katie Dodd ’94
Director of Development: Casey Wynn
Head of School: Than Healy
Co-Chairs of the Board Advancement Committee: Lara Housser and Priyanka Goel Chandrasekar ’03

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A mission-critical fundraising effort, Menlo’s Annual Fund provides 10% of the School’s operating budget each and every year.

The Annual Fund helps Menlo create a challenging, engaging, and joyful experience for students by supporting:

Transformative Experiences

We offer programs of the highest caliber in academics, the arts, and athletics that allow students to develop 21st-century skills and dive deep into their passions and the world around us.

Faculty Excellence

We recruit and retain world-class faculty and staff that inspire and support our students as they reach for their academic and extracurricular goals.

A Diverse and Inclusive Community

We create a diverse and inclusive community that enriches our shared experience and sense of belonging.

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Annual Fund Key Dates

For more information, please contact

Parent Chairs:
Kelly Ryerson and Mike Ryerson

Development Office:

Casey Wynn
casey.wynn@menloschool.org
650.330.2001 ext. 2545

Vidya Kagan
vidya.kagan@menloschool.org 
650.330.2001 ext. 2555