Foundation of La Jolla High School
Annual Report
(July 1, 2020- June 30, 2021)
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 is actually
needed to fund the top-ranked public education that is offered to ALL LJHS students.
How we work:
what La Jolla High School receives each year from the San Diego Unified School District and what is actually
needed to fund the top-ranked public education that is offered to ALL LJHS students.
How we work:
- 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 giving 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 Academics funding.
General Fund/Greatest Needs – $172,000
Full or partial funding of:
College Admissions Specialist, Additional Counselor, Online Learning Resources
Advisors for ASB, Athletic Director, Band, Yearbook, Journalism, Drama, Academic Teams, Supplemental Classroom Supplies & Materials, Library Books & Novels
Academic Departments – $27,000
Tournament Fees for Mock Trial, Speech & Debate, Math Team, Academic League, Turn-It-In Anti-Plagiarism Software, Drama Productions & Script Rights
Hi-Tide Student Newspaper Website & Print Fees, Robotics Team Registration, Parts & Tools, Musical Instrument Servicing & Repair
Athletics – $105,000
Safety Equipment & Supplies, Safety Gear, Coaching & Officials Fees, Practice Gear, Uniforms
Hydration Equipment & Supplies, Tournament & Competition Fees, Facility rentals, Spirit Supplies, Student Awards
Buildings & Grounds – $4,000
General Campus Improvements & Maintenance, “Viking” Student Bike Rack Auditorium Speaker Upgrades, Tennis Court Maintenance
Full or partial funding of:
College Admissions Specialist, Additional Counselor, Online Learning Resources
Advisors for ASB, Athletic Director, Band, Yearbook, Journalism, Drama, Academic Teams, Supplemental Classroom Supplies & Materials, Library Books & Novels
Academic Departments – $27,000
Tournament Fees for Mock Trial, Speech & Debate, Math Team, Academic League, Turn-It-In Anti-Plagiarism Software, Drama Productions & Script Rights
Hi-Tide Student Newspaper Website & Print Fees, Robotics Team Registration, Parts & Tools, Musical Instrument Servicing & Repair
Athletics – $105,000
Safety Equipment & Supplies, Safety Gear, Coaching & Officials Fees, Practice Gear, Uniforms
Hydration Equipment & Supplies, Tournament & Competition Fees, Facility rentals, Spirit Supplies, Student Awards
Buildings & Grounds – $4,000
General Campus Improvements & Maintenance, “Viking” Student Bike Rack Auditorium Speaker Upgrades, Tennis Court Maintenance
General Fund/Greatest Needs – $213,000
Major fundraisers for unrestricted funds: Annual Giving Campaign ($123k); Taste of La Jolla ($0k); Virtual 5K ($56k); Community Rewards ($3k), LJ Art & Wine Festival ($0k) Other donations and interest income ($31k).
Academic Departments – $30,000
Including Academics General: ($5k) Music/Marching Band ($1k); Science ($2k); Robotics ($7k); Art & Journalism ($1k); Drama ($9k), Speech & Debate ($5k)
Athletics – $94,000
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.
Buildings & Grounds – $2,000
Donations are directed to general campus maintenance or specific projects such as the Auditorium, Athletic Facilities and other miscellaneous areas. Due to campus construction project, active fundraising for Buildings & Grounds is paused and will recommence upon completion.
Major fundraisers for unrestricted funds: Annual Giving Campaign ($123k); Taste of La Jolla ($0k); Virtual 5K ($56k); Community Rewards ($3k), LJ Art & Wine Festival ($0k) Other donations and interest income ($31k).
Academic Departments – $30,000
Including Academics General: ($5k) Music/Marching Band ($1k); Science ($2k); Robotics ($7k); Art & Journalism ($1k); Drama ($9k), Speech & Debate ($5k)
Athletics – $94,000
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.
Buildings & Grounds – $2,000
Donations are directed to general campus maintenance or specific projects such as the Auditorium, Athletic Facilities and other miscellaneous areas. Due to campus construction project, active fundraising for Buildings & Grounds is paused and will recommence upon completion.
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
2020-2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mike Reynolds, President Heather Ravenscroft, Vice President Rose Nunes, Treasurer Carrie Damasco, Secretary Kelly Thomas, Academics Mark Bale, Athletics Julie MacDonald, Buildings & Grounds Jenna Wittkow, Membership Bjorn Backlund, Technology MEMBERS Christine Alringer Mike Cavanaugh’87 Nichole Clark Howard Frank Craig Gagliardi Carol Gasaway Jon Gilbert Anna Glynne Chris Hobbs Stephen Jeffrey ‘95 Megan Casey-Jones ‘89 Adam Keller ‘83 Jean Kim Cory Lancaster Leena Laumann Bridget Lacey Lindroth ‘85 Kirsten Peay Rachel Peterson Keri Riney Cheryl Saenz Leslie Sauer Alexa Scoma Cynthia Stratton Kirsten Zuckerman Executive Director Dana Hughes Irwin ‘80 |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2021-2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jenna Wittkow, President Julie MacDonald, Vice President Daphne Kula, Treasurer Adam Keller, Secretary Kelly Thomas & Cheryl Saenz, Academics Mark Bale, Athletics Heather Ravenscroft, Buildings & Grounds Kristen Zuckerman, Fundraising Angie Tetmeyer Yazici, Membership Leena Laumann, Communications Jean Kim, Technology MEMBERS Shannon Alford Christine Alringer Megan Casey-Jones '89 Mike Cavanaugh '87 Anna De Angelis Howard Frank Craig Gagliardi Jon Gilbert Wendy Lewis Sally Martin Kirsten Peay Rachel Peterson Keri Riney Leslie Sauer Cindi Stratton Executive Director Dana Hughes Irwin ‘80 |
For your convenience, you may download a copy of our Annual Report 2019-2020 Foundation of La Jolla High School by clicking on the file below.
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