Education Foundation Information
The Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation (RSFEF) supports the Rancho Santa Fe School District by raising funds for the benefit of all students in the District. The RSFEF is a 501(c)(3) and all contributions are 100% tax deductible. The RSFEF does both annual and long-term fundraising and coordinates parent volunteers for more than 30 events as well as room parents and grade level liaisons.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of our events, please contact Courtney Svajian, Parent Volunteer Chair at rsfpvchair@gmail.com.
The Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation Tax ID is 33-0787566.
Our Impact
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we are able to make a positive impact on the students of R. Roger Rowe by providing personalized learning, innovative programs, top-notch facilities, access to resources, and opportunities for growth and success. Our community is essential in creating a nurturing and enriching educational environment for each student, guaranteeing they are prepared to excel academically, socially, and emotionally.
Highlighted Areas of Focus:
- Small Classroom Size
- 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
- Individualized Instruction
- Middle School Athletics
- Elementary Science
- State of the Art Technology
- Elementary Engineering
- Middle School Computer Science
- On-Site Counselor
- Music & Drama
- Art Programs
Annual District Grant
Annually, the District requests a grant from the RSFEF to meet its Fiscal Year Operating Budget. Discussions begin in the Spring for the following school year and the amount is determined by mutual agreement with the District based on projections on budget, public funding sources, and the resulting shortfall. The District Grant is met by funds raised through the Annual Giving Campaign which includes annual and multi-year commitments from District families.
Scholars’ Circle – multi-year commitments
Long-term planning for faculty and special programs is only possible because of the funding commitment provided by our Scholars’ Circle members. Having revenue visibility beyond a 12-month horizon allows the District to attract the best staff and invest in programs with confidence in their potential longevity. Scholars’ Circle families contribute $35,000 – $100,000 or more, usually over 1-5 years. For more information please contact our Scholars’ Circle Coordinators Ashley Haase
Long Term Endowment
Funds raised for the Endowment increase its principal, thus the potential for a distribution made to the District. Annual distributions from the Endowment range from 3-5% of the principal per its Distribution Policy, which is set forth by the Endowment Advisory Board, a subcommittee of the RSFEF Board of Trustees.
Our Past, Present and Future
In 1997, 10 School families came together to establish The Rancho Santa Fe School Endowment Fund (the “Endowment”), the first major initiative in a productive 20-year public-private partnership between the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation (RSFEF) and the Rancho Santa Fe School District (the “District”).
The Endowment began with two goals in mind. First, to ensure the hiring of additional teachers to maintain small class sizes and individualized instruction despite declining public funding in California. Second, to provide for long-term financial security for the District. Endowments are structured so that the principal stays intact and any annual distributions are made from investment income.
The Fund has grown to its current value of $6.1 Million through contributions made by school parents and community members and the appreciation of its principal. For more information please contact Endowment Chair Tom Vieira.
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