Forest Ridge Fund

Every girl matters. Every gift makes an impact.

A spirit of giving has been prevalent at Forest Ridge since 1907. Gifts of time, leadership and resources collectively make a difference.

We ask the entire Forest Ridge community - Board of Trustees, parents, alumnae, past parents and friends - to support the School in a shared commitment to our remarkable students. The Forest Ridge Fund provides critical support for areas such as:

Recruitment and retention of our excellent faculty
Programming in academics, athletics and the arts
Technology for students and teachers alike
Campus maintenance and increased PPE for the School
Tuition assistance for girls who could not otherwise attend Forest Ridge

Give now or pledge through June 30, 2021 and your tax-deductible gift will be counted in our 2020-2021 fiscal year.

Forest Ridge Fund FAQs

How can I make a gift to the Forest Ridge Fund?

There are four easy ways to give:

Donate online today
Make a pledge online or by phone. Contact the Director of Institutional Advancement, Casey Hall O'Rourke '90 at 425-201-2422 or corourke@forestridge.org, or Julie Lundgren, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations, at 425-201-2414 or jlundgren@forestridge.org to schedule your pledge details. All pledges should be fulfilled by the end of our fiscal year on June 30, 2021.
Mail or drop off a check. Please make checks payable to "Forest Ridge School" and include "Forest Ridge Fund" in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to: Forest Ridge School, Attn: Institutional Advancement Office, 4800 139th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98006.
Make a stock transfer. To initiate a stock transfer, please contact the Director of Institutional Advancement, Casey Hall O'Rourke '90 at 425-201-2422 or corourke@forestridge.org, or Julie Lundgren, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations, at 425-201-2414 or jlundgren@forestridge.org.

When should I give to the Forest Ridge Fund?

Forest Ridge appreciates your gift to the Forest Ridge Fund any time during the 2020-2021 school year, until the end of our fiscal year on June 30, 2021.

Each fall, we ask our community to give to our annual Forest Ridge Fund campaign. October is a great time to give as many employers, such as Microsoft, offer added matching funds that can double—or even triple—the impact of your gift.

How much should I give?

Do all parents contribute to the Forest Ridge Fund?

Is my gift tax-deductible?

How does corporate matching work?

Many businesses match employee contributions to the Forest Ridge School. Matching gifts can double or even triple the impact of your gift!

You will receive donor recognition for your own gift plus the value of the matching gift. Match recognition is given in the fiscal year the match is received. Matching funds are usually applied to the same fund as the original gift. Tuition is not eligible for matching gifts.

What is the difference between a gift and a pledge?

A gift is your immediate donation to the school. A pledge is your formal promise to pay a chosen amount at a later date during our fiscal year.

Pledges can be paid at any time during our current fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. A pledge can be paid in a single payment or a customized installment schedule spreading the pledge amount over several months. Pledge reminders are sent to your mailing address and payments may be made via cash, check, online or credit card.

What does my gift to the Forest Ridge Fund support?

Why am I asked to contribute to the Forest Ridge Fund every year?

Why doesn't tuition income cover all costs?

How does a Forest Ridge Fund gift differ from a capital and endowment gift?

Periodic appeals are made for specific needs, such as a capital campaign to fund future facility improvements or increases to our school endowment. A capital or endowment gift will go towards Forest Ridge’s future, whereas the Forest Ridge Fund goes towards the immediate operations budget and is generally unrestricted for use wherever the school has the greatest need.

Who do I contact for more information?

“Donating to the Forest Ridge Fund is a good investment with both immediate and long-term benefits. Every day, my daughter benefits from the small class sizes, talented and dedicated teachers, and a girl-centered and positive learning environment — beyond what could be provided through tuition alone.”

Arden Tellini Hofler ’88, Parent ’25

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