THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

The Pen Ryn Fund

The Pen Ryn Fund is the new name for our Annual Giving campaign. This is an annual fund raising endeavor that provides financial support for expenses not covered by the tuition. This year you can direct your gift to one of four different funds. They include: The Technology Fund, The Professional Development Fund, The Educational Program Fund, and a General Fund for Pen Ryn to use where most needed.

Our goal is for 100% participation from our families, faculty and Board. We all share the responsibility for the well being, fiscal and otherwise, of our school. Every constituency of the community from the Board, parents and faculty to grandparents and alumni are asked to contribute as generously as possible. Gifts are tax-deductible and directly impact every child’s Pen Ryn experience. It’s all about our children!

If you would like to contribute to the Pen Ryn Fund, please contact Lori Gavaghan, Director of Development at (215) 547-1800, Ext. 17. or click here for email.

Questions & Answers

Let’s talk about the Pen Ryn Fund!

What is the Pen Ryn Fund and why do we need it?

The Pen Ryn Fund is our annual fund drive and helps The Pen Ryn School sustain its commitment to educational excellence. As with most independent schools, the tuition does not cover the entire cost of educating each student. Therefore, we rely on gifts from parents, alumni, faculty, trustees, grandparents, and friends to help bridge the gap between tuition revenues and the full cost of providing superior academic and extracurricular programs. We are a community where everyone is encouraged to participate through their gifts of time, talents, and financial resources for the good of the children.

How are Pen Ryn Fund dollars spent and who decides?

The trustees, faculty and administration are responsible for identifying institutional needs for our children. The moneys from the annual fund campaign are spent on the quality program that our families have come to expect. This year gifts can be allocated to four different Funds: General, to be decided by the school, Technology, Professional Development, and Educational materials.

Why not increase the tuition and eliminate The Pen Ryn Fund?

One of the strengths of The Pen Ryn School is our diversity and we are committed to keeping our school affordable.

Who determines the annual goal?

The Board of Trustees sets the annual fund goal based on the needs of the school as well as the anticipated potential success of the drive.

Do Board Members contribute to the Pen Ryn Fund – and how about teachers?

Absolutely! As a school family, members of every constituency are asked to share in  the responsibility for maintaining the best possible program and facility that we can offer. So, in addition to parents, old and new, the Board of Trustees, the faculty, alumni, and grandparents all work together for the benefit of the children of The Pen Ryn School. Based on last year’s figures, 100% of the Board, 65% of the faculty, and 41% of the parents  donated to the Annual Fund.

Is our family participation goal really 100%? Can we do that?

Yes, and it is up to us as a community to make that happen.

What are “Matching Funds?”

Many businesses and large corporations have philanthropic programs which offer to match (thereby doubling) an employee’s contribution to a non-profit organization. Check with your Human Resources department to see if your company has a matching gift program, and if The Pen Ryn School qualifies as a recipient.

Are donors to the Pen Ryn Fund recognized in the Annual Report?

Yes, unless they wish to remain anonymous.  Because we believe that all gifts to The Pen Ryn School are to be celebrated and honored, we recognize them in the Annual Report. Donors are listed in giving categories as well as with their constituency groups.

The giving categories for The Pen Ryn Fund include:

Can I pay a pledge in installments?

Yes, indicate on your return envelope your pledge total and a payment schedule that meets your specific needs. You will have until June 30th , 2008 to complete your pledge. Any money received after that time will be credited to the following year’s campaign.

Can donations be made to The Pen Ryn Fund at anytime during the year? I am expecting a tax refund and would like to use a portion of that as a donation.

Yes, donation payments can be received until June 30, 2008. We need a pledge amount  commitment now so we know what our resources will be.  Pledges may be paid by cash, check, MasterCard, or VISA. They can be made in person, or through the mail. Beginning this year, pledges can be billed monthly, giving you the flexibility to spread your payments out over the course of the year.

If you would like to contribute to the Pen Ryn Fund, please contact Lori Gavaghan, Director of Development at (215) 547-1800, Ext. 17. or click here for email.

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