Annual Report (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)
The Foundation of La Jolla High School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1983 to bridge the gap between what La Jolla High School receives each year from the San Diego Unified School District and what it actually needs to fund the top-ranked public education that is offered to ALL LJHS students.
Approximately two-thirds of all donations received by the Foundation are “restricted”, which means they are earmarked by the donors for a specific academic department, athletic team or campus improvement project. The balance of the raised funds are “unrestricted” or “general” funds, which come from our annual “Quest for Success” campaign in the fall, as well as various other fundraising events and donations received throughout the year. Unrestricted donations are critical to the school’s success because they give the administration a flexible source of funds to meet unexpected needs for which no other funding is available, particularly in the area of academics.
Below is an overview of the Foundation’s fundraising income and expenses funded during the 2018-2019 school year*.
Approximately two-thirds of all donations received by the Foundation are “restricted”, which means they are earmarked by the donors for a specific academic department, athletic team or campus improvement project. The balance of the raised funds are “unrestricted” or “general” funds, which come from our annual “Quest for Success” campaign in the fall, as well as various other fundraising events and donations received throughout the year. Unrestricted donations are critical to the school’s success because they give the administration a flexible source of funds to meet unexpected needs for which no other funding is available, particularly in the area of academics.
Below is an overview of the Foundation’s fundraising income and expenses funded during the 2018-2019 school year*.
General Fund/Greatest Needs – $279,500
Partial or complete funding of: College Admissions Specialist; Teaching Positions (Including Language, Music and PE teachers); Additional Security Guard; We End Violence Program; After School Tutoring Program; Library Books and Novels; Advisors for: Associated Student Government, Athletic Director, Marching Band, Journalism, Yearbook, Drama, Academic League; Hi-Tide Newspaper Expenses; Professional Development for Teachers and Counselors; Supplemental Classroom Supplies and Materials; First Aid/Training Supplies; Athletic Trainer; Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Academic Departments – $63,200
Textbooks; Library/Class Novels; Turn-It-In Software; Competitive Reading Competition Program; Science Classroom Lab Supplies and Equipment; Construction Tech (Woodshop) Safety Equipment; Science Olympiad; Biomedical Pathways Internships; Academic Tournament Fees; Robotics Team; Marching Band Equipment and Expenses.
Athletics – $419,500
Uniforms; Practice Gear; Team Equipment and Supplies; Hydration Equipment and Supplies; Tournament Fees; Facility Rentals; Coaches and Referees/Officials Fees; Team Travel.
Buildings & Grounds – $6,300
General Campus Maintenance and Improvements; Auditorium Drapes; Landscaping Equipment Repair; Ice Machine repairs for Training Rooms; Tennis Court Nets; Windscreens.
Partial or complete funding of: College Admissions Specialist; Teaching Positions (Including Language, Music and PE teachers); Additional Security Guard; We End Violence Program; After School Tutoring Program; Library Books and Novels; Advisors for: Associated Student Government, Athletic Director, Marching Band, Journalism, Yearbook, Drama, Academic League; Hi-Tide Newspaper Expenses; Professional Development for Teachers and Counselors; Supplemental Classroom Supplies and Materials; First Aid/Training Supplies; Athletic Trainer; Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Academic Departments – $63,200
Textbooks; Library/Class Novels; Turn-It-In Software; Competitive Reading Competition Program; Science Classroom Lab Supplies and Equipment; Construction Tech (Woodshop) Safety Equipment; Science Olympiad; Biomedical Pathways Internships; Academic Tournament Fees; Robotics Team; Marching Band Equipment and Expenses.
Athletics – $419,500
Uniforms; Practice Gear; Team Equipment and Supplies; Hydration Equipment and Supplies; Tournament Fees; Facility Rentals; Coaches and Referees/Officials Fees; Team Travel.
Buildings & Grounds – $6,300
General Campus Maintenance and Improvements; Auditorium Drapes; Landscaping Equipment Repair; Ice Machine repairs for Training Rooms; Tennis Court Nets; Windscreens.
General Fund/Greatest Needs – $325,000
Major fundraisers for unrestricted funds: “Quest for Success” Annual Campaign ($131k); Taste of La Jolla ($11k); Spring Gala ($30k); Amazon Smile/Benefits Mobile ($3k), Other donations and interest income ($150k).
Academic Departments – $63,000
Including Academics General: ($14k) Music/Marching Band ($18k); Science ($8k); Robotics ($13k); Academic League ($2k); Languages ($1k); Drama ($5k) Miscellaneous/Other Donations ($2k).
Athletics – $376,500
65% of all LJHS students participate in at least one sport. LJHS currently fields boys and girls Varsity and JV teams in all 27 CIF sports. Not a single sport or team is fully funded by the District, and in some cases the District provides no funding at all. As a result, each team’s expenses must be covered through a combination of donations and fundraising. In 2018-2019, specific donations and fundraising for all sports totaled $376,500.
Buildings & Grounds – $1,000
Donations are directed to general campus maintenance or specific projects such as the Auditorium, Athletic Facilities and other miscellaneous areas.
*The Foundation’s IRS Form 990 is available for review at: https://tinyurl.com/foundationljhs990
Major fundraisers for unrestricted funds: “Quest for Success” Annual Campaign ($131k); Taste of La Jolla ($11k); Spring Gala ($30k); Amazon Smile/Benefits Mobile ($3k), Other donations and interest income ($150k).
Academic Departments – $63,000
Including Academics General: ($14k) Music/Marching Band ($18k); Science ($8k); Robotics ($13k); Academic League ($2k); Languages ($1k); Drama ($5k) Miscellaneous/Other Donations ($2k).
Athletics – $376,500
65% of all LJHS students participate in at least one sport. LJHS currently fields boys and girls Varsity and JV teams in all 27 CIF sports. Not a single sport or team is fully funded by the District, and in some cases the District provides no funding at all. As a result, each team’s expenses must be covered through a combination of donations and fundraising. In 2018-2019, specific donations and fundraising for all sports totaled $376,500.
Buildings & Grounds – $1,000
Donations are directed to general campus maintenance or specific projects such as the Auditorium, Athletic Facilities and other miscellaneous areas.
*The Foundation’s IRS Form 990 is available for review at: https://tinyurl.com/foundationljhs990
Many thanks to the volunteers who work all year long
to help bridge the gap for our students:
to help bridge the gap for our students:
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2018-2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mike Reynolds, President Donna Scurio, Secretary Erin Brown, Treasurer Megan Casey-Jones ‘89, Academics Mark Bale, Athletics Bridget Lindroth ‘85, Buildings & Grounds Celeste Trudeau, Fundraising Jenna Wittkow, Membership MEMBERS Annica Backlund Marcia Branstetter Kari Dobak Howard Frank Craig Gagliardi Michael Gates Kathryn Gayner Jon Gilbert Jimmy Herbst Chris Hobbs Cory Lancaster Randy Levinson Rachel Peterson Leigh Plesniak Heather Ravenscroft Leslie Sauer Cynthia Stratton Colleen Suljic Carolyn Young Executive Director Dana Hughes Irwin ‘80 |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2019-2020 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mike Reynolds, President Heather Ravenscroft, Vice President Rose Nunes, Treasurer Kelly Thomas, Academics Mark Bale, Athletics Bridget Lindroth ‘85, Buildings & Grounds Carrie Damasco, Fundraising Jenna Wittkow, Membership Bjorn Backlund, Technology MEMBERS Marcia Branstetter Megan Casey-Jones ‘89 Howard Frank Craig Gagliardi Kathryn Gayner Jon Gilbert Anna Glynne Megan Heine ‘81 Chris Hobbs Cory Lancaster Leena Laumann Randy Levinson Julie MacDonald Kirsten Peay Rachel Peterson Leigh Plesniak Leslie Sauer Denise Scully Cynthia Stratton Colleen Suljic Aimie Takata Executive Director Dana Hughes Irwin ‘80 |
For your convenience, you may download a copy of our Annual Report 2018-2019 Foundation of La Jolla High School by clicking on the file below.
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