Endowment & Named Funds
The Endowment Fund
Create a lasting impact at RPDS.
The RPDS Endowment is an investment in the long term. Unlike annual gifts, endowment gifts are invested to preserve the original gift while the income and growth generated over time provide ongoing support for the School.
Endowment funds help strengthen RPDS in areas that matter most to our students and community, including financial aid, faculty development, and academic and curricular opportunities.
Named Funds
Make Your Impact Last
Donors can establish or contribute to named funds that reflect their interests, values, or connection to RPDS. Each fund is invested for the future, creating a lasting source of support for generations of students.
An endowment gift today can make a difference for RPDS tomorrow, and for years to come.
THE H. PALMER BELL SCIENCE AND MATH FELLOWSHIP FUND
This fund supports science and math educators at Riverside who are eager to adopt or create effective, developmentally appropriate programs in science and/or math for all Riverside children.
BEATTY WILLIAMS BIBLE FUND
This fund provides Bibles for graduating 6th Grade students.
WILLIAM T. AND MARGERY G. CHRISTY FUND
This fund provides for Faculty and Curriculum.
COFFMAN COMMUNITY FUND
In honor of Blanche and Dan Coffman, this fund is used for student leadership and outreach programs such as Project LEADS and Pathfinders.
SUZANNE S. TOMLINSON PROFESSIONAL FUND
In memory of Headmistress Suzanne Tomlinson (served from 1977-1994), this fund supports professional development for faculty.
ROBERT W. LITTELL LITERACY FUND
In memory of Headmaster Robert Littell (served from 1994-2008), this fund provides support for the Media Center.
FALLUCCO FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ENDOWMENT FUND
This fund supports health initiatives for students and parents, and provides professional growth opportunities for faculty.
Named Scholarship Funds
Each year RPDS provides nearly $300,000 in need-based financial assistance to students enrolled at the school. Although this assistance is one way that we assure the broadest possible access to all aspects of our outstanding educational offerings, each year our funds are exhausted before all documented needs can be met. The following named funds are instrumental in allowing the school to provide confidential assistance tailored to the documented needs of individual families.
JAMIE ANDREWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
in honor of the life and memory of Jamie Andrews.
MARY M. WILLIAMS FUND AND SLAUGHTER MEMORIAL FUND
HARRIET LYONS FUND FOR CHILDREN
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SUZANNE S. TOMLINSON PROFESSIONAL FUND
In honor of Headmistress Suzanne Tomlinson (1977-1994), this fund supports professional development for faculty.
THE H. PALMER BELL SCIENCE AND MATH FELLOWSHIP FUND
This fund supports science and math educators at Riverside who are eager to adopt or create effective, developmentally appropriate programs in science and/or math for all Riverside children.
Have questions? Please contact Liz Nottingham, Director of Advancement by email or phone, 904-353-5511x186.