Why Give
As with all independent schools, tuition revenue alone does not cover the full cost of Rye Country Day’s annual operating budget. The Annual Fund helps to bridge this budget gap, and contributes vital funds to academic programs, need-based financial aid, teacher compensation, and other expenses. We ask all members of the School community, including families, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends to make a contribution each year.
Rye Country Day is extremely fortunate to have a traditionally dedicated philanthropic community. Over the past 20 years, current families historically have supported annual giving at a participation rate of 95 percent or higher and 98% or higher for the past five years.Our alumni community has also been committed with participation rates of 25 percent or higher. The national average for independent schools is 66% participation for current families and 9.8% for alumni.
The Annual Fund not only provides crucial budget support for the School but is an important measure of the engagement and commitment of the School’s community members.
Head of School Scott Nelson
Current Parent Participation
The 2021-22 Annual Fund runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. All gifts must be received within this time frame in order to appear in Rye Country Day’s 2021-2022 Annual Report.
Leadership Giving Levels
HEAD OF SCHOOL'S CIRCLE
RCDS Leadership Society
$75,000 or more
RCDS Benefactor
$50,000-$74,999
Founder's Society
$35,000-$49,999
1869 Fellows
$20,000-$34,999
Cedar Street Circle
$15,000-$19,999
Charter Circle
$10,000-$14,999
Blue & Gold Council
$5,000-$9,999
Oak Tree Guild
$2,500-$4,999
SPONSORS
Wildcat Club
$1,500-$2,499
Varsity Club
$1,000-$1,499
RCDS Associates
$500-$999
ADDITIONAL ALUMNI CATEGORIES
Alumni Leaders
$250-$499
Alumni 100% Club
$100-$249
Need assistance?
Office of Advancement
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(914) 925-4508
advancement@ryecountryday.org
