2024–25 Donor Impact Report
At Shady Side Academy, you—our donors—lead the way.
Your generosity sets learning in motion, fueling the growth and momentum of our students as they become the architects of their own adventures.
As we embark on a new school year, your continued support ensures Shady Side is a place where students don’t just prepare for the future—they create it. Moving with intention. Moving with confidence. We move with the world, so our students can too.
Moved by Memories to Impact the Future
The Class of 1974 donated a historic $1 million gift to Shady Side.
Moved to Share Time, Talent, and Treasure
Kia and Chris ’96 Randall P’28,’30 support the Shady Side community through multiple approaches to giving.
Moved to Honor Extraordinary Teachers
Donations to the Blue & Gold Fund support teacher salaries and growth opportunities.
1,134
total donors to the Blue & Gold Fund
90
first-time donors to the Blue & Gold Fund
$6.2M
total raised towards the Campus Master Plan in 2024–25
67
total gifts in honor of faculty & staff during Teacher Appreciation Week
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.
Make Your Mark in 2025–2026
These 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 2025–26 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.
