2023-2024

DONOR IMPACT REPORT

At Shady Side Academy, you—our donors—are the heart of everything we do. Your generosity fuels the growth and success of our students, helping us nurture their passions and unlock their full potential.

For over 140 years, your support has elevated our legacy, ensuring Shady Side remains a place where future generations can thrive, lead, and create lasting impact.

YOUR GIVING
AT A GLANCE
$
8.
7
M
In overall giving
1,040
total Blue & Gold Fund donors
$69.5K
raised by 67 first time donors to the Blue & Gold Fund
$5.3M
total received towards Campus Master Plan in 2023–24
$86K
total amount raised on giving Tuesday
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Moved to Leave a Legacy

Jim Finkel ’78 exemplifies the power of planned giving, honoring his mentor and ensuring Shady Side Academy’s future impact.

Moved to Embrace Learning Beyond the Classroom

The Outdoor Adventure program offers students transformative outdoor experiences that build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for nature.

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Moved to Champion the Future of Middle School Education

Doug Mancosh ’76 champions the future of education with his support for Shady Side’s new Rockwell Middle School.

MAKE YOUR MARK

Make Your Mark in 2024-2025

These impact stories highlight just a few of the ways Shady Side Academy’s generous community of donors has come together to make a significant impact in the past year. With the 2024-25 school year well underway, you have an opportunity to elevate Shady Side’s legacy while defining your own. Please consider making your gift to the Blue & Gold fund today.

Shady Side Academy
THANK YOU

Shady Side Academy is grateful to the following donors who believe learning should be expansive and exciting. Through your generosity, Shady Side remains unmatched in our ability to deliver a unique and valuable education.