The Gilmour Fund, our annual giving program, provides financial support to the many areas of ongoing expenditures in all aspects of the school.
Tuition provides approximately 70 percent of the cost to educate each student from kindergarten through grade 12. The Gilmour Fund helps to offset the difference.

We are fortunate that over one thousand people, including Gilmour trustees, alumni, parents, past parents, grandparents and friends of Gilmour, contribute annually to the school, and every gift — no matter the size — makes a difference. 
YOU CAN MAKE A GIFT TO THE GILMOUR FUND IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
  • ONLINE: Donate via Gilmour's website.

  • VENMO: Simply scan the QR code below or pay username @Gilmour-Academy in the app or in a browser on your phone. Please specify Name and Graduation Year in the "What's it for?" section.

    Venmo QR code

  • BY MAIL: Mail a check payable to "Gilmour Academy" to: Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040.

  • BY PHONE: Call the Advancement Office at (440) 473-8000 x1209 to make a gift by phone.

  • GIFTS OF SECURITIES/STOCK TRANSFERS: Contact Nicole Rodenfels in the Advancement Office at rodenfelsn@gilmour.org or (440) 473-8000 x1209 for more information about how to make a gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.

  • IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER: Make a direct transfer from your IRA to Gilmour Academy. Learn more about this program.
 
 

FAQs About The Gilmour Fund

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  • What is The Gilmour Fund?

    The Gilmour Fund provides financial support to the many areas of ongoing expenditures in all aspects of the school. Tuition provides for approximately 70% of the cost to educate each student. The Gilmour Fund helps offset this deficit.
  • Does my gift make a difference?

    Every gift to The Gilmour Fund - no matter what size - helps make a difference. We are fortunate that thousands of people, including Gilmour trustees, alumni, parents, past parents, grandparents, and friends of Gilmour, contribute annually to the school.
  • Why should I give to The Gilmour Fund?

    Over the years, Gilmour has been blessed with generous benefactors who have provided unrestricted funds to be used by the school to help us to grow and prosper.  Many alumni were fortunate to receive financial assistance while they were students at Gilmour.  Now many of these same graduates are in a financial position to help return the favor to allow current and future boys and girls receive the independent Catholic school education that Gilmour Academy can offer.

Contact

List of 1 members.

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    Nicole Rodenfels 

    Annual Giving Officer
    (440) 473-8000 x1209

Giving Levels

The Blue & Gray Society recognizes the Academy’s most generous and dedicated donors who have made leadership contributions to The Gilmour Fund. Alumni, parents, grandparents and friends who annually contribute $2,000 or more to The Gilmour Fund are members and are invited to special leadership events
 
Blue & Gray Society
Head of School Cabinet: $25,000+
Founder:  $10,000 – $24,999
Guardian:  $5,000 – $9,999
Member: $2,000 – $4,999
 
Young Lancers
(10-19 years post-graduation): $1,000
(0-9 years post-graduation): $500

Reginald Stewart '94

"Gilmour Academy provided me with the best private school, college-prepatory education I could have had. What I learned and experienced while at Gilmour is beyond compare. Therefore, I MUST give back to the institution that gave so much to me. That is why I donate. Simple – so others may share in the greatness that is Gilmour."

Advancement Department

List of 4 members.

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    Mr. Ryan Ryzner 

    Chief Advancement and Operating Officer
    (440) 473-8000 x4556
  • Photo of Ashley Friedman

    Mrs. Ashley (Ackerman) Friedman 

    Special Events Coordinator
    (440) 473-8067 (internal 1205)
  • Photo of Susan Kates

    Mrs. Susan Kates 

    Advancement Associate
    (440) 473-8000 x1207
  • Photo of John Malloy

    Mr. John Malloy 

    Assistant Athletic Director, Ice Programming; Head Coach-Var A Hockey; Admission/Advancement Officer
    (440) 473-8152 (internal 7206)

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Nicole Rodenfels

    Ms. Nicole Rodenfels 

    Annual Giving Officer
    (440) 473-8000 x1209
  • Photo of Hannah Wong

    Mrs. Hannah (O'Donnell) Wong 09

    Database and Prospect Research Coordinator
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    Mr. Ray Murphy 

    Chief Advancement Strategy Officer
    (440) 473-8089 (internal 1200)