GIVING

With your gift, LJCDS students achieve greatness

Philanthropy plays a significant role at La Jolla Country Day School. For 97 years, we have benefited greatly from the support of parents, alumni, grandparents, board of trustees, faculty, staff and friends who continue to invest in excellence and lifelong learning. 

Your philanthropy is the distinguishing factor between a good school and an exceptional school, providing resources that support top-quality programs and excellent faculty. LJCDS is grateful for our community and invites you to learn more about ways to become part of this tradition of giving.

MAKE A GIFT

Your gift helps us fulfill our mission to prepare individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsibility.

GIVE NOW

WAYS TO GIVE

There are a variety of ways to make a meaningful gift, from credit card and stocks to Donor Advised Funds. Explore the right giving method for you.

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RECOGNITION

LJCDS is special because of its people and is grateful for the dedicated community of donors who continue to make an impact.

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I give back to Country Day first and foremost as an acknowledgment that the school had a meaningful effect on shaping the trajectory of my life and the person I’ve become.

Noah Blake,
Class of 1989

Participation

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  • 1,055

    Donors
  • $3,356,605

    Total Contributions, Supporting All Areas
  • 69%

    Parent Participation, Supporting All Areas
  • 81%

    Faculty and Staff Participation

FUNDING PRIORITIES

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  • Country Day Fund | Greatest Need

    Greatest need dollars support virtually every area of LJCDS and every member of our community is encouraged to contribute a meaningful gift.
  • Blue Bash

    LJCDS’s signature fundraising gala raises money for financial assistance, professional development, the endowment and Parents Association activities. The annual event takes place in March and includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auction, dinner, raise-a-paddle and musical entertainment.
  • Tuition Assistance

    Gifts to support tuition assistance allows LJCDS to enroll highly motivated and talented students of strong character, regardless of their ability to pay full tuition, creating a diverse and enriching learning environment.

  • Additional Priorities

    There are numerous ways to support LJCDS, and with such a myriad of student programs, there is a funding need that needs you.

Meet the Team

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  • Photo of Geordie Mitchell

    Geordie Mitchell 

    Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
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  • Photo of Lindsay McCreary

    Lindsay McCreary 

    Director of Philanthropy
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  • Photo of Lilli-Mari Andresen

    Lilli-Mari Andresen 

    Major Gifts Officer
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  • Photo of Katelyn Sigeti '06

    Katelyn Sigeti '06 

    Philanthropy Manager, Alumni Programs
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  • Photo of Amy Schwager

    Amy Schwager 

    Annual Giving Manager
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  • Photo of Shannon Merrill

    Shannon Merrill 

    Philanthropy Manager, Operations
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  • Photo of Joslynn Burkett '01

    Joslynn Burkett '01 

    Philanthropy Assistant
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La Jolla Country Day School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID# 95-1875978. Donations to the school are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440

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